IHG Announces Launch of AI Conversational Search Across Its Digital Channels
ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the beta launch of AI-powered conversational search on its website and the IHG One Rewards mobile app. The new conversat
Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Again Leads the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
The Q2 2026 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) found that, at the close of the quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel constr
Hilton Reports Q2 2026 Results
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: Overview Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive offi
Liam Brown to Receive The Lodging Conference’s Lifetime Achievement Award
PHOENIX, Arizona—Harry Javer, Producer and Founder of The Lodging Conference, announced that Liam Brown, 2026 Chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Board o
Rebel Hotel Company Adds Three Hotels to Its Portfolio
NEW YORK, New York—Rebel Hotel Company announced the management acquisitions of three lifestyle hotels: Circa 39 Miami Beach in Florida, Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, and Coachman
CoStar Reports Positive U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in June
ARLINGTON, Virginia—U.S. hotel performance showed positive year-over-year comparisons, according to June 2026 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJune 2026 (percentage chan
Practice Hospitality Previews Upcoming Opening of The Botany
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands—Practice Hospitality announced that The Botany, an independent resort and spa, will open this winter in St. Thomas. The 20-villa property is situa
Amaterra Hospitality Group Acquires RiverPlace Hotel
PORTLAND, Oregon—Amaterra Hospitality Group announced the acquisition of Portland’s RiverPlace Hotel. Amaterra Hospitality Group selected CoralTree Hospitality to manage the pr
TravelAI Announces Acquisition of Sonder Brand
VANCOUVER, Canada—TravelAI announced that it has acquired the Sonder brand, comprising the Sonder word mark and an associated global trademark and domain name portfolio, includin
Park Hotels Announces Reopening of Royal Palm South Beach
SOUTH BEACH, Florida—Royal Palm South Beach, the inaugural property in Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, is now open following a $100 million-plus transformation. Located in the Ar
