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Frictionless Check-In Runs Into a Safety Question, US Pipeline Points to 832 Openings in 2028
Thursday turns to the limits of smooth service. A roundtable asks whether removing friction from the guest journey has also removed safeguards, and makes the case for ID checks and staff who are empowered to act. Lodging Econometrics counts 5,975 US projects in the pipeline and forecasts 832 openings in 2028. And an op-ed argues personalization stops working the moment it becomes policy.
Making the STRs Align: How Newport Hospitality Group is Building Smarter Hotel Budgets
Newport Hospitality Group details how it uses STR Custom Forecasts and CoStar analytics to build hotel budgets with segment-level comparisons, mix modeling, and year-over-year commentary in a single platform.
By Tim Hayes, Vice President of Financial Analysis, Newport Hospitality Group
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Marriott International Signs Dual Agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to Bring All-Inclusive Properties to Jamaica and Tanzania
Marriott signed deals with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts for a 522-room property in Montego Bay opening 2028 and a 271-room Autograph Collection resort in Zanzibar opening 2027.
WorldHotels™ Advances Global Portfolio with New Luxury Hotels and Strategic Expansion WorldHotels™
WorldHotels reports 40+ hotels in development across Vietnam, South Korea, Portugal, India, Costa Rica and Europe, building on roughly 100 hotel additions in 2025.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Hilton Short Hills to its Portfolio
Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds the 314-room Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey, expanding its footprint in the Greater New York market near Newark Liberty Airport and major corporate corridors.
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View AllU.S. hotel results for week ending 18 July
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 6.3% year-over-year for the week of 12-18 July 2026, with NYC leading gains as the World Cup final eve drove ADR up 105% on Saturday night.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
Wyndham posted Q2 2026 net income of $102M (up 17% YoY), with U.S. RevPAR up 2%, adjusted EBITDA up 9% to $212M, and a record pipeline of 261,000 rooms.
Royal Palm South Beach Reopens Following Over $100 Million Transformation In The Heart Of The Art Deco District
A storied 1939 icon and the first-ever property in the Tribute Portfolio returns, preserving its landmark heritage and unveiling an all-new culinary scene.
Cooking with Chris: Three Generations, One Bowl of Wontons
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta visits Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan to prepare wontons with F&B Director Mandela Zhu, whose family has a three-generation connection to Hilton.
LE Debuts 2028 U.S. Hotel Openings Forecast, Projects 832 New Hotels to Open
Lodging Econometrics' Q2 2026 U.S. pipeline report shows 5,975 projects in development, with 832 new hotels forecast to open in 2028 at a 1.5% growth rate.
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View allCloudbeds launches Insights, setting a new standard for real-time hotel reporting and enterprise data access
Cloudbeds Insights offers multi-property operators real-time reporting built natively into the Cloudbeds platform, plus a Data API for syncing operational data with external warehouses and analytics systems.
Hoteza and Shiji Daylight PMS Eliminate Manual Front-Desk Work Through New Two-Way Integration
Hoteza's two-way integration with Shiji Daylight PMS automates data exchange for online check-in, room changes, folios, and guest profiles, cutting manual front-desk work across 1,000+ hotels.
Beauty, Wellness, and Travel: Meet the Glowmads
Skyscanner's Travel Trends 2026 report coins "Glowmads" for travelers building beauty and wellness experiences into trips, with 37% already treating it as part of their self-care routine.
Webinar on July 29: The AI Visibility Flywheel - How Brands Get Featured in AI Search
Milestone's July 29 webinar covers how brands can improve discovery in AI-powered search engines, including entity building, content authority, and a practical visibility roadmap.
Winnow Appoints Two Hospitality Industry Veterans to New Advisory Board
Winnow adds two hotel group CEOs to a new Advisory Board to guide global scaling of its AI food waste platform, targeting over $1 billion in prevented food waste across hotel and resort portfolios.
Mews powers Alexa MGMT's mission to put people back at the heart of Texas hospitality
Alexa MGMT adopts Mews PMS across six Texas boutique hotels to centralize operations, automate payments, and build a scalable tech foundation for portfolio growth.
An Interview with Expedia’s Lauren Cannon on How to Find Your Voice in Hospitality Distribution
Expedia's Lauren Cannon shares how hospitality professionals can build confidence and clarity in distribution roles by focusing on problems over solutions and engaging early rather than waiting for expertise.
Motel One and dailypoint™ expand strategic collaboration
Motel One expands its partnership with dailypoint to deploy CRM and CDP across 110 properties, following a technical migration to Oracle Opera Cloud via OHIP for real-time data integration.
Inside Newport's Compass Circle Councils: Turning Collaboration into a Competitive Advantage
Newport Hospitality Group's Compass Circle Councils unite property and corporate leaders in two working groups covering commercial strategy and operations, sharing best practices across the portfolio to drive performance and owner returns.
By Whitney Altizer, Chief Commercial Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
BRE Hotels & Resorts Completes Full Renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline
BRE Hotels & Resorts today announced the completion of a comprehensive full-property renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline. Spanning public spaces, amenities, and 188 guest rooms, this renovation reflects BRE’s ongoing commitment to capital investment and operational excellence and positions the Brookline asset for long-term competitive strength in one of the country’s most dynamic lodging markets.
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel and Conference Center in Tennessee Unveils $10 Million Renovation
Chartwell Hospitality, an integrated hotel operations and development company, has completed a $10 million renovation of the 303-room Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel and Conference Center, located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin, Tennessee. The extensive upgrades include a complete refresh of the 30,000-square-foot Conference Center, updated guest rooms and lobby and enhancements to Stave Regional Kitchen & Lounge. Chartwell Hospitality acquired the property in 2018, following the hotel’s last extensive renovation in 2016.
Songtsam Resorts Debuts Songtsam Linka Kunming, a New Urban Retreat Overlooking Dianchi Lake
Songtsam Resorts, the renowned collection of experiential luxury lodges and retreats located across Tibet and Yunnan Province, China, is pleased to announce the opening of Songtsam Linka Kunming, the brand’s 20th property and first-ever urban, nature-inspired “Linka” hotel, reminiscent of the traditional Tibetan concept of a nature or garden retreat. Marking a significant milestone for the hospitality group since its founding in 2000, the new address invites travelers to enjoy quiet, reflective stays with convenient access to the myriad cultural and urban experiences of Yunnan’s vibrant capital city.
Shaner Hotels Celebrates Opening of 109-Room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in New Jersey
Officials of Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 109-room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in N.J. The recently upgraded and converted hotel is one of a select few area lodging options that offers pickup from Terminals A, B and C, which enables guests to bypass the designated shuttle areas found elsewhere throughout the airport.
U.S. News Announces the 2026-2027 Best Travel Rewards Programs and Debuts New Rankings for Business Travelers
U.S. News ranks Wyndham Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Marriott International, and United Airlines at the top of its 2026-2027 travel rewards and new business traveler program rankings.
Canada hotels report first monthly occupancy decline of 2026 22 July 2026
Canada hotels saw occupancy fall 3.5% in June 2026, though ADR rose 5.4% to CAD252.63; results were shaped by the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto, and event-driven spikes in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Entries Now Open for The 2026 National Gingerbread House Competition Entries Now Open for The 2026 National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn hosts its 34th National Gingerbread House Competition on Nov. 16, 2025, drawing entries from 26 states and over 20,000 annual visitors to Asheville.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Thailand Portfolio with Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations.