North America
Hotel Worker Strikes Resume in Boston
About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.
Boston
North America
Aman Has a Global Wellness Advisor
Top-end brand Aman has a new global wellness ambassador, and they don't settle for second rate. Meet tennis superstar Novak Djokovic.
North America
IHG to Expand Lifestyle Luxury Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses announced the signing of Six Senses Telluride, a luxury property with extensive amenities set to open in 2028 in North America's Mountain West Region.
North America
Marriott Drops Sonder a Lifeline
Marriott International has entered a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings to add over 9,000 rooms to its portfolio under a new "Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy" collection, contributing to a projected 2024 net room growth of 6-6.5%.
North America
Wyndham’s New Extended Stay Brand Has First Grand Opening
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham opened its first location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking a milestone for the brand with a development pipeline of nearly 270 hotels.
North America
Ritz-Carlton Expands to Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
The Ritz-Carlton brand will make its debut on Mexico's Caribbean coast with The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Riviera Maya, featuring 127 residences, with sales and construction starting this year and the first phase debuting in 2026.
North America
U.S. Investors Optimistic About the Hotel Market
The 2024 CBRE Global Hotel Investors Intentions Survey indicates U.S. hotel investors are optimistic, with plans to increase investments, despite challenges like debt servicing and rising costs, favoring urban and leisure markets such as New York City, Miami, Charleston, and Boston.
North America
Choice Hotels Repurchases More and More Shares
Choice Hotels' earnings exceeded low expectations, highlighted by aggressive share repurchases that historically benefit the stock.
North America
JP Morgan States Its Q1 Hotel Performance Expectations
JP Morgan forecasts mixed 1Q24 results for the lodging sector, with slow RevPAR growth, strong net rooms growth, and moderating pipeline expansion, recommending selectiveness due to varied performance across companies.
North America
Las Vegas Saw 20% Increase in Convention Attendees in 2023
Las Vegas saw a significant tourism and economic boost in 2023, highlighted by a surge in convention attendance, international visitors, and major events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Super Bowl.