The Middle Way: Insights From Brand Executives and Owners on the Value Proposition of Soft Branding
Soft brands continue to thrive as a popular choice for developers, a trend that’s partly due to increasing demand from travelers who are less reliant on brand names and more focu
Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk Opens
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Joint developers Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Group announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk. The 10-story, 171-suit
Hotel du Pont Announces Comprehensive Refresh
WILMINGTON, Delaware—More than a century after it opened, Hotel du Pont debuted a series of design and culinary updates, including a new private dining room. The property has als
AI Video and Staff Safety: How Hotel Operators Are Rethinking Security for Frontline Teams
The average hotel can see hundreds of guests pass through its doors each day, creating a busy and fast-paced environment for managers and staff. While threats are rare, a single in
JLL Arranges Loan for Acquisition of Hyatt Regency Savannah
NEW YORK CITY—JLL Capital Markets announced the acquisition financing secured for the Hyatt Regency Savannah, a 351-key full-service hotel situated on the Savannah River in the c
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Opens New Cafe
MAUI, Hawaiʻi—Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced the opening of Pantry Maui, the newest addition to the Resort’s collection of dining experiences and guest amenities
Holiday Inn by IHG Debuts New Lobby Design
ATLANTA, Georgia—Holiday Inn by IHG announced the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Commerce City-Denver Airport in Commerce City, Colorado. The property is the first newly b
The Refinancing Wall Is Sorting Hotels, Not Punishing Them
The maturity wall isn’t a distress story. It’s a sorting mechanism. The Mortgage Bankers Association puts $875 billion of commercial and multifamily mortgages due this year: 17
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Continues to Report Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported a 19th consecutive week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through August 22. U.S. H
Stayntouch Announces Integration With Namastay
BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch announced a new integration partnership with Namastay. The integration connects Namastay’s booking engine directly to the Stayntouch PMS, so reser
