Auro Hotels acquires Residence Inn in Atlanta
AURO HOTELS RECENTLY ACQUAIRED the Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead/Lenox Park. Hunter Hotel Advisors helped broker the deal, which it said is another...
Wyndham announces record room growth for 2023
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS released fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings that included record-high rooms growth. Geoff Ballotti, Wyndham’s president and CEO, said...
AAHOA leaders meet with legislators, FTC head
REFORMS TO THE distribution of Small Business Administration loans, a new H2-C visa program and expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit to benefit...
Choice launches direct pay program for corporate guests
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL is implementing “Choice Direct Pay,” a system that allows corporate customers to make reservations for their employees and guests at multiple...
Third plaintiff joins lawsuit against IHG alleging non-competitive practices
THE NUMBER OF hoteliers joining a class action lawsuit against InterContinental Hotels Group alleging the company has engaged in unfair franchising practices continues to...
USTA launches Sustainable Travel Coalition
THE U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION recently launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition to align the travel, transportation and technology sectors to create a more sustainable U.S....
Wyndham launches upscale ‘WaterWalk Extended Stay’ brand
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS and WaterWalk recently launched a new upscale brand, "WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham." This deal will introduce up to 11...
CoStar: Corporate, group demand boosted U.S. hotel profitability in September
U.S. HOTEL PROFITABILITY rose in September, driven by increased corporate demand and group bookings, according to STR's May 2023 Profit & Loss data. Meanwhile,...
Survey: Most hospitality professionals project long-term confidence
APPROXIMATELY 51 PERCENT of hospitality industry professionals participating in STR's Hospitality Industry Sentiment survey expressed optimism about their business confidence over the next two...
3H Group breaks ground on maiden Hyatt Studios in Alabama
3H GROUP INC., led by Hiren Desai as president and CEO, recently broke ground on Hyatt Hotels Corp.’s first Hyatt Studios property in Mobile,...
