Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Its Portfolio
COLOMBUS, Ohio—Crescent Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, owned by Whitestone Companies, to its portfolio. Plans are underwa
AAHOA Issues Statement on Reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress
ATLANTA, Georgia—AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) issued a statement in which it applauded the bipartisan reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in Co
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Red Roof PLUS+ Hotel
HOUSTON, Texas—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of a 120-room Red Roof PLUS+ hotel property in Houston, Texas. Skyler Cooper, investment specialist in Marcus & Mi
Marriott Open Dual-Brand Hotel in Sand City
SAND CITY, CALIFORNIA—The dual-brand Courtyard by Marriott Sand City Monterey and Residence Inn by Marriott Sand City Monterey officially opened its doors as the first hotel in S
TakeUp Examines How AI is Reshaping Consumer Travel in New Report
WESTFIELD, Ohio—TakeUp released The Rise of AI-Planned Travel in 2026, a new consumer research report based on a survey of 300 U.S. travelers who took at least one overnight l
JLL Arranges Refinancing for WoodSpring Suites Portfolio
NEW YORK CITY—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it has arranged $167.7 million in refinancing for a 15-property WoodSpring Suites portfolio totaling 1,829 key
Evoking Wyoming’s Woods: The Lobby at The Sylvan Lodge
In June, Noble House Hotels & Resorts opened The Sylvan Lodge, a new-build, 38-room luxury retreat located within the Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Set on
Tripadvisor Shares Top 2026 Travel Destinations
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor announced its first Travelers’ Choice Awards category for 2026: Best of the Best Destinations. Each year, Tripadvisor analyzes millions of re
IHG Appoints Wei Manfredi as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture
ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the appointment of Wei Manfredi as senior vice president of AI and architecture. In her new role, Manfredi will guide IH
Ennismore Surpasses 200th Hotel Opening
Ennismore detailed its key openings for 2026 across its network of hotels, resorts, and F&B destinations. The announcement of its 2026 opening lineup coincides with the group
