Marriott launched Series by Marriott in the U.S. with a Santa Barbara conversion and signed 11 European hotel projects. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
New Zealand drew 1.79 million holiday arrivals in 2025, up 12% from 2024 but still about 9% below 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Plus, Marriott expands in China and other hotel deal and development news.
Sun Group and Marriott plan 10 new hotels in Vietnam, bringing W and Moxy brands to the country for the first time. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Sculptor is buying the JW Marriott Marco Island resort for $835 million, while the Goodtime Hotel faces foreclosure. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Concord Hospitality expands its U.S. portfolio with new hotel openings, and Sandals plans a $200 million rebuild of three Jamaica resorts. Bernstein analysts suggest Hyatt could attract a mega-merger bid as the Pritzker family loosens its voting control of the chain. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton established Select by Hilton with Yotel as its first franchise partner across 23 hotels in 10 countries under the brand. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton Grand Vacations opened its first Kyoto resort as STR reported China hotel RevPAR rose 4.9% for the week ended March 14. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
CBRE Hotels' Robert Webster called this the second best buying opportunity of his career, as the Hunter conference buzzed with transaction optimism. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
IHG's Garner brand hits 100 hotels globally while Wyndham's Trademark Collection tops 100 U.S. properties, as Fusion Hotel Group changes hands. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
IHG's Garner Hotels hits 100 properties globally while Wyndham's Trademark Collection surpasses 100 U.S. hotels, as JPMorgan favors C-Corps. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.