Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels and Resorts, Enhancing Hyatt’s All-Inclusive Platform

Hyatt Hotels recently announced that Hyatt has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels and Resorts for approximately $2.6 billion and is anticipated to close later this year. The move marks the next step on a significant growth journe...

Columbia Hospitality adds Oregon’s Valley River Inn to Portfolio

Columbia Hospitality is expanding in Oregon with the addition of Valley River Inn in Eugene to its portfolio — making it the hospitality management and consulting company’s largest hotel to date.

Kimber Foster Joins Visit Fort Worth as Vice President of Marketing and Communication

Kimber Foster has joined Visit Fort Worth as vice president of Marketing and Communications to continue growing tourism and elevating the city’s national reputation.

Veranda House Reopens Following Full-Scale Restoration

Nantucket Island's Veranda House reopened April 1, following a full-scale restoration. The property has been meticulously rebuilt from the foundation up, featuring spa-like en-suite baths in every room, expanded outdoor spaces and design elements that honor the original...

Hilton Meetings and Events Trends Report Ushers in ‘Year of the Meetings Maximizer’

Hilton recently launched a multi-faceted initiative, called “World’s Most Welcoming Events.” Leading the charge is the release of a first-of-its-kind special section of the 2025 Trends Report.

Meeting Planners Reveal New Opportunities for Secondary Markets

Cendyn and ConferenceDirect recently released their 2025 State of the Meetings Industry. The annual report reveals insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2025.

Global Hotel Development Pipeline Reaches Milestone with Over 15,800 Projects at Q4 2024 Close

The Q4 2024 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics shows that the global hotel construction pipeline continues its upward trajectory, reaching a new all-time high project count.

Global Hotel Development Pipeline Reaches Milestone with Over 15,800 Projects at Q4 2024 Close

The Q4 2024 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics shows that the global hotel construction pipeline continues its upward trajectory, reaching a new all-time high project count.

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts to Debut in the Dominican Republic with Rosewood Punta Cana

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts recently announced its first property in the Dominican Republic, Rosewood Punta Cana, in partnership with Grupo Puntacana.

Hotel Arden Opens in Downtown Dayton

Hotel Ardent Dayton Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton recently opened in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Housed in the 1925 Barclay Building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Ardent blends the historic character of the building with a modern...