Houston's New 17-Story Hotel Opens Ahead of the World Cup
Houston has gotten a 17-story hotel under the Holiday Inn Express/Staybridge Suites brands. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Kim Woinski
Kim is Vice President of Gaming USA Corporation, the previous owner of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift. Kim is the primary writer of the Daily Lodging Report – North America. Kim moved to Southwest Florida in July of 2020 and recently became a first time grandmother to baby Susie.
Canada's Hotel Sector Is Booming
Canada's hotel industry reported a third consecutive month of year-over-year performance increases. Dolce by Wyndham is expanding its U.S. footprint with three new hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Kimpton Opens New Hotel in Midtown Manhattan
The Kimpton Ashbel New York-Park Avenue is now open at 70 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Deutsche Bank Predicts Strong First-Quarter Hotel Earnings
Hyatt is looking more and more like the analyst group's top pick this earnings season. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
JPMorgan Bullish on Lodging Earnings Season
JP Morgan said optimism abounds heading into earnings season for the lodging group, with U.S. RevPAR up nearly 4% in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Choice Hotels Bets on Amazon Web Services for AI Overhaul
Choice Hotels has embedded AI across the full hospitality value chain with help from Amazon Web Services. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Marriott and Hilton Stocks Hit Record Highs
Invel Real Estate secured a EUR 65 million UniCredit facility to expand its Yellow Square hybrid-hotel brand across Italian cities. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Barclays Raises U.S. RevPAR Outlook
Barclays believes in the American exceptionalism thesis, expecting U.S. RevPAR momentum to override international weakness this year. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Reno Files Plans for 301-Room Casino Hotel
A new casino hotel is coming to Reno, BWH Hotels adds a hotel brand in the glamping segment, and more hotel deal and development news.
Wells Fargo Raises Hotel Estimates as U.S. RevPAR Beats Expectations
Investment analysts say the Iran conflict's effects will be offset by continued optimism around U.S. tax refunds and a potential positive impact from the World Cup. Plus, hotel deal and development news.