Extended Stay America Opens New Hotel in Kyle, Texas
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Austin – Kyle. Developed by Provident Realty Advisors, Inc
The Franchise Decision: Aligning Brand, Market, and Ownership Goals
Hotel franchising is one of the most popular pathways to hotel ownership in the United States, with most hotels operating under a franchise flag. The appeal is clear: brand recogni
HEI Adds Hyatt Regency Greenwich to Its Portfolio
NORWALK, Connecticut—HEI Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Greenwich, Connecticut, to its portfolio of over 100 hotels. The hotel rece
AHLA Foundation Announces Partnerships With ICHRIE and ACPHA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The AHLA Foundation announced partnerships with the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and the Accreditation Commis
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Long Island Farmingdale Opens
FARMINGDALE, New York—Farmingdale Hospitality Partners, LLC, announced the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Long Island Farmingdale. The four-story hotel is owned an
Sonesta’s Announces First Properties Under Alliance With AKEN
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the first two properties under its strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts. This initial phase
Revenue Analytics Announces Partnership With Cloudbeds
ATLANTA, Georgia—Revenue Analytics announced a strategic partnership and integration with Cloudbeds. Through this partnership, hotels using the Cloudbeds Property Management Syst
AHLA Issues Statement on Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta made the following statement after today’s announcement t
Franchise Fees: Analyzing the Recent Increases Across Property Types
U.S. lodging demand increased at an average annual rate of just .7 percent in 2023 and 2024, after two years of double-digit growth coming out of the pandemic in 2020. In the May 2
Waldorf Astoria New York Debuts Renovated Ballroom and Event Spaces
NEW YORK CITY—Waldorf Astoria New York continued its multi-stage renovation as it debuted its Grand Ballroom and heritage event spaces following a restoration. Specifically, the
