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Asia-Pacific

IHG Debuts Garner Brand in Thailand

IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Thailand by introducing its new brand, Garner, and aiming to double its hotel portfolio in the country.
2 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

Vietnamese Hotels Face Occupancy Woes 

Vietnam's hotel industry is struggling due to slow tourism recovery, oversupply, and poor planning, despite near pre-pandemic room rates and increased interest in lifestyle and focused service hotels.
Alan Woinski | 1 month ago
North America

Hilton Beefs Up Its Luxury Portfolio

Hilton is dramatically expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 months ago
North America

Kimpton Unveils Plans for Hawaii 

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is partnering with Coco Palms Resort to open a luxury resort in Kauai, Hawaii in 2026, featuring 350 accommodations, a coconut grove, spa, pools, and dining options.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago
billboard for a hotel including a picture of waffles
North America

Hampton by Hilton Unveils New Brand Identity

Hampton by Hilton announced a new North American prototype and the unveiling of a refreshed global brand identity, with key updates for both Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 6 months ago
North America

A&O to Invest €500 Million in Hostels

Europe hostel chain A&O is set to invest €500 million to aid its expansion across Europe. The company is seeking to expand its presence in European city centers.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 6 months ago
North America

Hotel Job Growth Slows Down

While U.S. unemployment remains below 4%, employment growth has been slowing and hotel job openings have also slowed. Wage growth outpaced inflation, but RevPAR contracted again in January.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 6 months ago
A sign for a Holiday Inn Express hotel
North America

IHG and Best Western Announce Openings

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of a new build Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel in Arkansas, while Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Best Western Halito Inn in Oklahoma.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 7 months ago
North America

Accor to Expand Luxury and Lifestyle Brands

As 2024 begins to unfold, Accor is continuing to expand the brands within its Luxury & Lifestyle division to meet the world’s accelerating demand for high-end and culturally relevant travel experiences.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 8 months ago