DoubleTree by Hilton

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.

Hilton's Doubletree by Hilton brand has surpassed 100 properties in the Asia Pacific region, with significant expansions in Indonesia, Japan, India, and China, and plans for nearly 80 more properties to support their goal of exceeding 1,000 hotels in the region next year.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the addition of Maison Metier and The Barnett in New Orleans to their portfolio, both expected to join Hyatt's independent collections in 2024 under new branding and management by HRI Hospitality.

Choice Hotels International is refreshing over 50 properties in its Radisson and Radisson Blu brands with contemporary designs and personalized service, featuring Scandinavian-inspired minimalist styles.

InterContinental Hotels Group is challenging Marriott International's attempt to trademark City Express by Marriott, citing potential confusion with its Holiday Inn Express brand.

ITC shareholders approved the company's plan to spin off its hotel business, retaining a 40% stake, with overwhelming support from minority shareholders.

A new report indicates that U.S. hotel debt maturities, exacerbated by lagging profitability, high interest rates, and rising insurance costs, will drive increased transactions in 2024, especially in top gateway markets.

The Competition Commission of India approved ITC Ltd's demerger of its hotel business into the newly independent, publicly listed ITC Hotels Ltd, with ITC retaining a 40% stake and 60% distributed to shareholders.

After the acquisition of Minacia, Star Asia will have an additional 5,100+ rooms from 39 limited service hotels under its management.

Thanks to the shift in Easter in 2024 from March to April, RevPAR was down as a whole – but not in the top 25 markets in the U.S.