Wyndham Passes 100 Hotels in Mexico
Wyndham surpassed 100 hotels in Mexico, a $500 million InterContinental breaks ground in Orlando, and more hotel deal and development news.
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Marriott to Add Lefay as First Dedicated Luxury Wellness Brand
Marriott plans a joint venture with Lefay's founders to bring the luxury wellness brand into its portfolio and expand it globally. Plus, challenges and opportunities at Service Properties Trust and other hotel deal and development news.
Airport Delays Begin to Hit Hotel Bookings, AHLA Warns
GlobalData and AHLA warn that U.S. airport delays are reducing hotel bookings in gateway cities. Plus, hotel deal news.
Series by Marriott Expands to Washington, D.C
Meanwhile, Truist forecasts mid and upper-end U.S. hotel RevPAR growth of 2% to 4%, above Wall Street consensus, while upgrading Airbnb. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Canada Hotel Industry Posts Second Straight Month of Performance Gains
Minor Hotels launched Colbert Collection, a new global premium soft brand for independent hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Marriott Debuts Series by Marriott Brand in U.S.
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.
Marriott's Ritz-Carlton Opens in Wuhan
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.
Queensgate Phases Out Generator Brand in U.S.
Queensgate, which ran Generator hotels in the U.S., is changing the branding. The Sheraton Atlantic City hotel will halve its 500 rooms for apartments despite casino industry objections to the conversion. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Government Shutdown Cut Business Travel But Leisure Revenue Grew
A 43-day U.S. government shutdown cut business travel in 4Q25 while global leisure revenue grew and Hilton laid out big plans for Brazil. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Hotel Equities Adds 13 Texas Hotels
Hotel Equities will manage 13 TAJ Hospitality hotels in Lubbock, Texas, expanding its Texas portfolio to 29 properties across the state. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.