The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Reside, has launched its new Wyndham Residence brand in the U.S., offering upscale, residence-style accommodations in major cities like Houston and Washington D.C., with plans for expansion across top U.S. markets.

Hyatt Hotels is experiencing strong growth in India, focusing on experiential luxury and strategic expansion, aiming to double its hotel portfolio within five to six years.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Standard International's brands, expanding its asset-light portfolio in Asia with upcoming properties such as The Standard, Singapore, and The StandardX in Bangkok Phra Arthit, along with Standard Residences under development in Phuket and Hua Hin.

Asia's largest Hard Rock Hotel will open in 2027 at Genting Highlands' King's Park, featuring 1,001 rooms and various amenities as part of a larger entertainment and business district project.

STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.

Luxury and upper upscale hotel segments show strong guest satisfaction, while limited-service segments have declined, with The Luxury Collection, Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, and others ranking highest in their categories.

Alongside a relatively strong projected occupancy rate this summer, one of Macau’s most notable hotel failures has reopened its doors despite bankruptcy.

Thailand's cabinet extended a waiver on operating fees for hoteliers for two more years to support the tourism sector's recovery from Covid-19.

Four Seasons' long drama with Ty Warner may finally be coming to an end.

After a week mostly spent on vacation, DLR returns with everything you need to know about the lodging industry before the next week starts.