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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.

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.

Dolly Parton has announced plans for a downtown Nashville hotel called Songteller Hotel, along with a museum showcasing her fashion and career artifacts.

Soho House dissolved its Independent Special Committee after rejecting an offer for strategic transactions, causing discontent among shareholders due to the stock's low trading price.

In a week filled with earnings news, Marriott’s increased dividend will likely please investors the most.

Host Hotels reported solid first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations, while Summit Hotels also outperformed with significant margin expansion.

Lodging stocks and the broader market traded and closed higher on Friday, but Selina decided to go its own way and closed at a new all-time low.

IHG Hotels & Resorts unveiled new prototype options for Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites, set to roll out by Q2 2024 and debut in properties as early as 2025.