Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, today announced plans to bring the storied brand to Mexico’s Los Cabos region. Raffles Estera East Cape Resort & Residences, created in partnership with ONE Development Group, is slated to debut in 2029, expanding Raffles’ presence in North America...
La Quinta by Wyndham Opens its Doors in Beautiful Batumi, Georgia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its highly anticipated La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta® by Wyndham Batumi, in one of the fastest-growing travel destinations on the Black Sea coast. Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", Batumi is renowned...
Four Seasons Announces Expansion in the United Arab Emirates with Luxury Resort in Al Zorah, Ajman, UAE
Four Seasons and Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, announce plans for the leading luxury hospitality company to assume management of a luxury beachfront resort in Al Zorah, Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
USA meetings industry trends: Regional update for Q1 2025
MICE demand across the US is shifting—and fast. While corporate meetings still lead, new industries and segments are emerging with strong momentum, including Tobacco, which increased 21%. This quarterly report is perfect for hotel sales, revenue, and commercial teams looking to capture share and drive RevPAR.
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Operations, HR and IT Executives
Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the appointments of Jessica Heger Michalak as senior vice president of operations, Stefanie Chenok as senior vice president of human resources and John Toman...
Top U.S. Markets for Hotel Development Still Rolling Along at Q1 2025 Close
The recent U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reports that, at the close of the first quarter of 2025, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 203 projects/24,496 rooms, a new all-time-high room total representing 9% project and...
Ascott’s Multi-Typology Strategy Fuels Expansion in Asia, Africa and The Middle East, Surpassing 17,400 Ascott-Branded Units
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is accelerating the global growth of its eponymous flagship brand, Ascott, under the company’s newly unveiled multi-typology strategy. Building on strong momentum in 2024, which saw eight new property signings – more than double the previous...
Nolan Reynolds International Partners with Kerzner International and the Culinary Institute of America to Develop a New One&Only Resort in New York’s Hudson Valley
Nolan Reynolds International (NRI), a trailblazing luxury hospitality development company with projects worldwide, has officially announced a partnership with Kerzner International and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to develop a new One&Only resort in New York’s Hudson Valley. The joint venture welcomes a new One&Only resort and Private Homes...
Urban Catalyst and Island Hospitality Open the Marriott TownePlace Suites in Downtown San Jose, California
Urban Catalyst, a leading real estate equity fund manager and developer focused on downtown San Jose, is proud to announce the official opening of the Marriott TownePlace Suites, the newest extended-stay hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley. The project was developed in collaboration with Island Hospitality Management, one of...
Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Colorado Springs Opens in Colorado
Extended Stay America, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs, marking the brand’s continued expansion in high-demand markets. This is the latest development in Extended Stay America Premier Suites’ continued rise as...
