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LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Crescent Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, developed by Jac

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introdu

ANAHEIM, California—Hilton Anaheim debuted its newly renovated Starbucks. As part of Starbucks’ new Green Apron Service, a company-wide initiative designed to improve the guest

YOTEL announced the appointment of Phil Andreopoulos as chief executive officer. Read here. Resorts World Las Vegas announced the appointments of Lou Dorn as chief legal officer an

This spring, Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based private equity real estate investment firm Crystal Creek Capital debuted the Mountain Modern Sedona, the second location for the Mountain

SAN FRANCISCO, California—Canary Technologies announced more than 3X year-over-year growth in digital tips to hotel staff, with nearly 70 percent of gratuities going to housekeep

ATLANTA, Georgia—Noble Investment Group and Marriott International, Inc. announced their 10th groundbreaking together on a StudioRes hotel. This groundbreaking marks the continue

Rosewood Hotel Group and Rosewood Foundation announced a new annual program—Rise to the Table. The fully sponsored global program is designed to empower the next generation of fe

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Austin – Kyle. Developed by Provident Realty Advisors, Inc

Hotel franchising is one of the most popular pathways to hotel ownership in the United States, with most hotels operating under a franchise flag. The appeal is clear: brand recogni