Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, today unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties, representing nearly 2,000 rooms, into the Wyndham portfolio. Led by...
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Signing of Fairmont Calgary
World-renowned luxury hospitality brand, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with development group Truman, today announced the development of a new 225-key Fairmont hotel slated to open in Q4 2031. At a premier location within Calgary’s Greater Downtown, the new mixed-use development when...
AAHOA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman and Founding Member Ravi Patel
AAHOA extends condolences following the passing of Ravi Patel, who served as AAHOA Chairman from 1992-93. Ravi was a founding member of the association and the Chairman of Charlotte-based SREE Hotels.
Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress On How Franchising Creates Small Business Success
Tina Patel, Co-Principal and Chief Financial Officer of Promise Hotels, today testified before Congress on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), highlighting how the franchise model helps small business owners grow locally while operating under nationally trusted brands.
Palladium Hotel Group Drives its International Growth with a Strategy Focused on Value and Profitability
Palladium Hotel Group enters a new phase of international growth, supported by a solid business model, a strong commitment to product quality, and a clear focus on maximizing value and profitability. The company closed 2025 with a managed business volume of €1.162 billion, reflecting moderate but sustained growth in line...
PRIMESTAR Group Secures Hilton Hotel Project within Hamburg’s Landmark Elbtower Development
The development of Hamburg’s iconic Elbtower is progressing into its next phase: the PRIMESTAR Group has been selected to operate the future Hilton Hamburg Elbtower, marking Hilton’s debut in the Hanseatic city. PRIMESTAR Group, one of Europe’s leading independent hospitality platforms, was awarded the hotel project by the investor consortium...
Banyan Group Residences Introduces Angsana Golf Residences Topaz at Laguna Phuket
Banyan Group Residences, Thailand’s leading lifestyle property developer, proudly unveils Angsana Golf Residences Topaz, an exceptional new branded residential development located within the iconic Laguna Phuket integrated resort. Designed to reflect the clarity, elegance, and rarity of the topaz gemstone, these branded residences combine contemporary design with Phuket’s cultural heritage...
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Is the “where” of travel becoming secondary to the “why”?
According to Hilton 2026 Trends Report, we’re entering a new era of travel: the rise of the “Whycation”. In a global survey of 14,000+ travelers, 56% cited “rest and recharge” as their primary motivation for 2026. This signals a shift that the “Checklist Traveler” is giving way to the “Intentional...
World Parity Monitor identifies weak points in hotel price parity
The annual World Parity Monitor by 123Compare.me reveals that hotel price parity is no longer a uniform, market-wide issue, but a context-driven challenge