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    Q&A

    How Hilton and Placemakr are redefining hotel accommodations

    Following Hilton’s debut of Apartment Collection, Placemakr CEO Jason Fudin shares how the hospitality providers aim to institutionalize apartment-style stays amid the segment’s rapid growth.

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    Choice Hotels hones in on value in latest global marketing campaign

    Featuring entertainer Keegan-Michael Key, the ad spots highlight how Choice offers guests unique experiences and more value across its brand portfolio.

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    Las Vegas Rio Hotel and Casino workers avert strike

    A group of 62 workers secured a 15% wage hike and increased workplace protections through a four-year deal with the Dreamscape-owned property.

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    Soho House secures new funding in go-private deal

    After a previous funding commitment failed, Soho House has secured $200 million in alternative financing and expects to close the merger this month.

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    IHG names Mark Sergot chief development officer for the Americas

    With the appointment, IHG fills a vacant role as it plots growth across its luxury and lifestyle, premium, essentials and suites portfolios in the region.

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    Hilton debuts Apartment Collection, expanding in residential hospitality

    The brand will launch through a partnership with apartment-style accommodations provider Placemakr, adding as many as 3,000 units to Hilton’s system.

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    Kasa enters into a strategic combination with Mint House

    The apart-hotel company will integrate Mint House’s portfolio of residential hospitality units through a deal that illustrates “the alternative accommodations sector is maturing,” Kasa’s CEO shares.

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    C-suite leaders forecast the top hotel development trends of 2026

    Chief development officers and segment leaders from six hotel companies, including Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt, share what will drive pipeline growth and strategy this year.

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    IHG taps McDonald’s VP to guide artificial intelligence strategy

    With deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, Wei Manfredi joins IHG as senior vice president of AI and architecture.

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    Outbound Hotels plots Park City mountain destination

    The Utah property comes as Outbound owner Waterton and asset management firm Barings expand their partnership focused on “experiential, design-forward hospitality rooted in nature and community.”

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    Sonesta appoints co-CEOs to succeed John Murray

    Keith Pierce and Jeff Leer will take over at the helm of the hotel company to steward its next phase of growth.

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    St. Regis Houston hotel sold, will convert under The Luxury Collection

    The buyer, Saddlebrook Equity and Management, will renovate and rename the property The Houston Grand Hotel — River Oaks while maintaining its global affiliation with Marriott.

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    Hospitality technology solutions to watch in 2026

    Hotels are incorporating innovations, like robot massages and recycled water, to enhance operational efficiency and deliver tailored guest experiences.

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    Wynn Resorts taps new CFO

    Company veteran Craig Fullalove will replace Julie Cameron-Doe, who is headed for retirement at midyear.

  • Marriott appointed Satya Anand, Neal Jones and Fede Greppi to new roles.
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    Marriott appoints new executives as leadership shuffle continues

    The company is filling roles set to be vacated by two long-time leaders bound for retirement in March.

  • A sign notes that the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed due to the government shutdown, with the capitol building in the background.
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    Government shutdown caused $6.1B loss in travel, related sectors

    The U.S. saw an average of about 88,000 fewer trips per day and direct trip-related losses of $2.7 billion, according to research from U.S. Travel and Tourism Economics.

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    Soho House go-private deal in jeopardy after MCR funding failure

    The parties are pursuing other funding paths after MCR said it would not be able to meet its previously agreed upon closing commitment, per an SEC filing.

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    Deep Dive

    Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026

    Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.

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    Ritz-Carlton becomes latest luxury hotel brand to come to Indianapolis

    The new Marriott-brand hotel, part of a larger mixed-use redevelopment, comes as the city invests $3 billion to elevate its downtown for business travelers.

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    US lodging industry to see slow, stable growth in 2026: report

    Supply is projected to outpace demand, while a slight recovery in RevPAR points to a steadier path ahead, according to a PwC forecast.

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    Hilton cuts ties with a Minnesota Hampton Inn after DHS debacle

    The independently owned franchise hotel in Lakeville allegedly refused to accommodate ICE officers, leading DHS to accuse Hilton of a “coordinated campaign” against the agency.

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    Retrieved from Loews Hotels on January 07, 2026
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    Loews Hotels appoints chief commercial officer

    Kristie Goshow will lead Loews’ commercial strategy after most recently holding the same title at Peregrine Hospitality.

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    Gencom reacquires majority stake in Miami’s Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

    The deal aligns with the investment firm’s strategy to purchase “high-quality assets in markets with strong fundamentals,” per Founder Karim Alibhai.

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    Opinion

    How humanoid, AI-powered agents are reshaping hotel operations

    The technology can be a strategic way for hoteliers to enhance guest satisfaction and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, writes the founder of a robotics company. 

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    Top hospitality industry executive appointments of Q4 2025

    Hyatt, Sonesta and others named new C-suite leaders in the last months of the year to drive operational changes, portfolio growth and brand strategy.