Access Hospitality Research: Hotels Risk Losing Bookings as Travelers Turn to AI for Trip Planning
HOUSTON, Texas—Hotels risk losing visibility and potential bookings as traveler search behavior shifts beyond traditional search engines to AI platforms, according to
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort Announces Renovation
HONOLULU, Hawaii—OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announced the start of a $100 million renovation of OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort, its original flagship. Set on the grounds of the
My Place Hotels Signs Franchise Agreement for New Hotel in Westminster, Colorado
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America announced that it signed a franchise agreement with Indus Empire Investment to bring a new My Place hotel to Westminster, Colora
Raines Announces Opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines announced the opening of the 118-room Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. The property is situated
Tripadvisor Shares Top Travel Destinations for Summer 2026
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor released the initial findings from its upcoming Summer Travel Index, which highlighted the top and trending summer destinations for U.S. travel
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—On the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data
Kimpton Announces Opening of Hotel in New York City
NEW YORK, New York—Kimpton Ashbel New York—Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of the IHG luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opened its doors. Situa
Hyatt Regency Chicago Completes Final Phase of Renovation
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Regency Chicago announced the completion of its multi-year phased renovation. The project included all 2,032 guest rooms and suites, the Regency and Cryst
Dolce by Wyndham Expands With Three U.S. Openings
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expanded its Dolce by Wyndham footprint in the United States with three new openings in Miami Beach, Florida; Palm Springs, Ca
Wake-Up Call: Why Coffee Is an Overlooked Revenue Opportunity for Hotels
Coffee has become a key part of the guest experience at most, if not all, hotels. Beyond a simple amenity that enables guests to maintain their routine with a cup in the morning
