Marriott Opens Its First-Ever StudioRes Hotel
Marriott opened its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, marking the company's entry into midscale extended stay lodging.
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Hilton Signs Two Hotels at Delhi International Airport
Hilton announces partnership with Delhi International Airport Limited to open Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels at GMR Aerocity.
Limited Bullishness at NYU Hotel Show
Hotel industry executives showed subdued optimism at NYU Conference amid macro uncertainty and flat transaction growth expectations.
Ascott Limited Expands Crest Collection Across East Asia and Middle East
The Crest Collection expands globally with new properties like Le Clef Bangkok and first Saudi Arabia location in 2028.
Hilton’s Luxury and Lifestyle Brands Open Their 1,000th Hotel
Hilton reached 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels globally with recent openings in Paris, Cape Town, Dallas, Osaka, and Costa Rica, planning 150-plus more in 2025.
Hyatt Launches Unscripted Brand for Essentials Portfolio
New Unscripted by Hyatt brand focuses on collection-style approach as company expands select service offerings.
Hyatt Launches Unscripted While IHG Doubles Conversion Signings
Hyatt launches new Unscripted brand with 40 hotels in talks. IHG sees total global conversion signings nearly doubling between 2023 and 2024.
Everhome Suites Expands U.S. Footprint
Hotel sector busy with Ryman acquiring JW Marriott Desert Ridge and Choice Hotels opening six Everhome Suites.
RJJ Hotels Partners with Jin Jiang for Southeast Asia Growth
Fliggy forecasts strong Dragon Boat Festival travel rebound while Accor transforms Shanghai's Peace Hotel into Raffles.
Global Tourism Rises 5% Year-Over-Year
Over 300 million tourists traveled internationally in the first three months of 2025, a 5% rise from last year and 3% more than in pre-pandemic year 2019.