Cendyn and Pegasus Complete Merger
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Cendyn and Pegasus announced that the companies have closed their previously announced merger agreement. This merger provides hoteliers with a platform to maxi
WCI Technology Partners With DISH Wireless to Market 5G Services
HOUSTON, Texas, and LITTLETON, Colorado—WCI Technologies announced a partnership with DISH Wireless to market 5G services to enterprises. This collaboration expands upon a busine
Entertainment Evolution: Meeting Increased Guest and Operational Demands Post-Pandemic
Today’s entertainment landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade as advancements in technology have facilitated the rise of more connected devices, streaming servic
STR: Weekly U.S. Hotel Occupancy Decreases in Comparison to 2019
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy worsened in comparison with pre-pandemic levels, according to STR’s latest data through January 15, 2022. U.S. Hotel P
AHLA Foundation Launches Ad Campaign Showcasing Hospitality Career Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The AHLA Foundation (AHLAF) is launching a new, nationwide ad campaign to help fill the tens of thousands of open jobs across the country. This multi-year effo
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Aimbridge Hospitality announced that Will Loughran has been promoted to president of Evolution Hospitality. Loughran brings experience in corporate leadership to lifestyle and luxu
STR: 2021 Global Hotel Construction Activity Updates and Comparisons
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Asia Pacific is the only world region showing increased hotel construction activity in comparison with the end of Q4 last year, according to December 20
Individual Identities: The Evolution of Hotel Names in the United States
William Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” For U.S. hoteliers in the first half of the twentieth century, the answer was that hotel names should be evocative. Most had un
Hyatt Regency Morristown Debuts Renovations
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey — Hyatt Regency Morristown revealed a new hotel experience following a multimillion-dollar renovation. Designed by Gensler, the hotel debuts a transformati
U.S. Hotel Industry Reached 83.2 Percent of Pre-Pandemic RevPAR in 2021
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—With improved performance as 2021 progressed, the U.S. hotel industry reported total-year revenue per available room (RevPAR) that was 83.2 percent of t