SiteMinder: U.S. Travelers Turn to Familiar Brands When Researching Hotel Bookings
DALLAS, Texas—Fourteen percent of US travelers now turn to familiar hotel brands as their starting point when researching accommodation, an almost threefold increase on last year
Azul Hospitality Group Announces Debut of EMRE at The Ava Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
SAN DIEGO, California—Azul Hospitality Group announced the completion of The Ava Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Paso Robles, California, marked by the debut of EMRE, the p
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Yearly Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar‘s latest data through November 15. U.S. Hotel PerformanceNovember
Choice Hotels Announces Expansion Into Africa With Three Hotels in Kenya
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced plans to enter the African market with the signing of three directly franchised properties in Kenya that are
Rooted in Charleston: Indigo Road’s Hotel Richemont Celebrates Authenticity
Indigo Road Hospitality Group has gradually built its portfolio in recent years; among other properties, the company has added Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, Georgia, and Snowbird Mo
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Peregrine Hospitality announced the appointment of Stacy Galligan as chief financial officer. Tom Barber, Peregrine Hospitality’s previous CFO, will remain with the firm to suppo
CoStar Reports Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in October
ARLINGTON, Virginia—U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for an eighth consecutive month, according to October 2025 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel PerformanceOctober 2025Perc
Hunter Hotel Advisors Reaches $1 Billion in 2025 Transactions
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) announced that it has surpassed $1 billion in hotel sales in 2025. The firm’s performance highlights strong momentum despite a c
Cloudbeds Announces Partnership With HTS
SAN DIEGO, California, and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Cloudbeds and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) announced a partnership that makes HTS’ Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) feature
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Debuts Call-to-Action Report
LONDON, UK—Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) launched a sustainability Call-to-Action (CTA) Report. SLH’s version of a CTA report looks at the past, present, and future
