CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Feb. 7, 2026. U.S. Hotel PerformanceFebruar
MG Developer Closes $23 Million Refinancing Loan for Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta
MIAMI, Florida—MG Developer announced that it has closed a $23 million refinancing loan for the five-story, 176-key full-service Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta. Originally b
AHLA Welcomes Yvette Estrada, Senior Director of State and Local Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the addition of Yvette Estrada to its state and local government affairs team, where she will overs
Wealth of Experience: Kempinski’s Chief Brand Officer on Cruising Into the Luxury Hotel World
Kempinski Hotels’ recently appointed chief brand officer, Barbara Biffi, shared with LODGING some of the details of her progression from working on the periphery of the hospitali
Market Momentum: Brokers Project a Rise in Transactions This Year and Highlight Strategies for Sellers
With the spike in interest rates subsiding and transactions increasing toward the end of 2025, the climate for hotel buyers and sellers appears promising going forward. In the disc
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Hapi announced that President Jeff Bzdawka has been appointed chief executive officer. Bzdawka joined Hapi as president in October 2024 and will succeed founder Luis Segredo, who w
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $371.5 Million in Financing for The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it has arranged a total of $371.5 million in financing to facilitate the development of The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences. The
Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report Investigates the Rise of the ‘Whycation’
Vacation planning has traditionally been driven by a destination choice, but according to Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ newly released 2026 Trends Report, The Whycation: Travelâ€
Hilton Garden Inn Merced Opens
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland—PM Hotel Group announced the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Merced, a newly constructed, full-service hotel in Merced, California. The property
Year of Opportunity: 2026 AHLA Board Chair Liam Brown Looks Forward to Leveraging Advocacy Momentum
With America celebrating its 250th anniversary and hosting the FIFA World Cup games, 2026 promises to be a standout year in the country’s hospitality industry. As the new AHLA bo
