Hotel Dive

Plus, Driftwood Hospitality Management appointed several general managers, and Hard Rock Casino Tejon broke ground on a new hotel project in California.

In the U.S., RevPAR grew by 6.9% YOY in Q3, while CEO Elie Maalouf predicts 2026 to be “another year of record development activity.”

Pay with Points allows Hilton Honors members to apply loyalty points toward their bill during digital checkout, a first for a major hotel brand, Hilton claims.

The company also saw its global system size and development pipeline grow year over year in the third quarter, with continued momentum expected for the remainder of 2026.

The hotel giant plans to switch from the NYSE to Nasdaq, marking a milestone in its evolution as an “innovative” hospitality leader.

At the annual fall event, hotel leaders addressed challenges the industry is facing, development opportunities, how AI is changing the search landscape and more.

The hotel management company is scaling its U.S. portfolio by adding four new brands as well as hotels under existing extended stay flags.

Instead of taking a traditional approach to ad production, the company went from brief to delivered assets across 15 destinations in just four weeks.

Set in a historic building, Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis debuts as the company expands the upper upscale lifestyle brand to urban markets across the country.

At the event, hotel executives discussed the state of the industry, how AI is changing distribution, and opportunities in the outdoors and luxury segments.

Despite concerns about demand and wages, asset managers are optimistic about the RevPAR landscape, per new findings from the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.

Plus, PM Hotel Group expands its portfolio near Portland, Oregon with three additional hotels.

Commencing in January, the New York icon will shut down for at least four years to undergo repair to its landmark-protected building exterior.

The Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, inspired by the city’s artistic and cultural heritage, features revamped guest rooms and two new restaurants.

Having served as president of the hotel management company for the past two years, Patenaude adds chief executive to his title.

Some planners, however, will shift their strategies to prepare for higher costs, including moving meetings to alternative venues over traditional hotels, per Amex GBT.

As carrier exits and soaring jury verdicts boost premiums, there are several key actions hotels can take to reduce costs, experts share.

Hoteliers should assess the unique opportunities and challenges of soft brands, while striving to maintain their individuality, experts shared at this year’s Lodging Conference.

Catering to “the underserved middle market,” Sonesta F1RST Meetings Collection spans 25 hotels across the U.S. and Canada and offers a combined 500,000 square feet of event space.

According to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report, travelers are embracing “solo-ish” travel and prioritizing trips that help them reset and gain perspective.