AHLA Names New Board Leadership Team
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced a new board leadership team effective July 1, naming Davidson Hospitality Group CEO Thom Geshay as chair. Summit Hotel Properties president‑CEO Jon Stanner will serve as vice chair, while IHG Americas CEO Jolyon Bulley becomes secretary/treasurer. The reshuffle follows the retirement of longtime chair Liam Brown and adds Michelle Woodley and Adam Rohman as board members. The new slate is tasked with advancing policies that address workforce challenges and stimulate travel demand across the hospitality sector.
Ruby Hotels to Make Its Debut in New York CIty
Ruby Hotels, IHG's urban‑lifestyle brand, will debut in New York City with a 187‑room conversion of a historic 1930s building on Manhattan’s Avenue of the Americas. The renovation, slated to start later this year, will create the brand’s first NYC...
The London, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City Debuts
Marriott’s Luxury Collection has opened The London, a 54‑story, all‑suite hotel in Midtown Manhattan, marking the brand’s return to New York. The property offers 562 suites with separate living rooms and panoramic views of Central Park and the skyline, positioning...
Research: Nearly 60% of Americans Plan to Travel More This Summer
GSTV’s 2026 Summer Travel Insights report finds that 57% of Americans intend to travel more this summer, with 72% planning to use a car for their trips. The upcoming World Cup is a key driver, sparking interest among 41% of...
Hotel Equities Taps Brian Jenkins to Lead HE Labs
Hotel Equities has appointed Brian Jenkins as head of HE Labs, its dedicated innovation and incubation platform. Jenkins brings a blend of strategic and operational expertise, having previously served as EVP of strategic initiatives and created the Hospitality Intelligence platform....
Portman Fund Acquires The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Portman Hospitality Fund I LP has purchased the 1,073‑room Westin Peachtree Plaza in downtown Atlanta from Marriott International, while retaining Marriott as the long‑term operator. The acquisition aligns with Portman’s strategy to target large, branded full‑service hotels in prime U.S....
Why Guest Data Still Fails at the Moment It Matters Most
Hospital operators capture extensive guest data, yet it remains trapped in more than 20 siloed systems that rarely communicate in real time. Front‑line staff often cannot retrieve preferences or stay history at check‑in, turning personalization into a manual, after‑the‑fact exercise....
Avion Hospitality Promotes Dan Peterson to COO
Avion Hospitality announced the promotion of Dan Peterson, formerly senior vice president of operations, to chief operating officer. In his new role, Peterson will direct hotel operations, brand partnerships, operational strategy, and field leadership across the company's portfolio. The company...
Knightstone Acquires Courtyard by Marriott in Midtown Manhattan for $33M
Knightstone Hotel Group, the hospitality arm of Toronto‑based Knightstone Capital Management, has purchased the 189‑room Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue for $33 million from DiamondRock Hospitality. The deal is KHG’s second U.S. hotel investment, following its 2025 acquisition of...
South Street Partners Acquires Solé Miami on Sunny Isles Beach
South Street Partners has purchased the 249‑key Solé Miami Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, a full‑service condominium hotel operated by Noble House Hotels & Resorts. The firm announced plans for guest‑room and common‑area renovations to boost the property’s...
My Place Hotels Enters Franchise Agreement with Lloyd Companies
My Place Hotels of America signed a multi‑property franchise agreement with Lloyd Companies to build 10 new extended‑stay hotels in the Midwest over the next five years. The first phase will focus on Missouri and Ohio, with construction starting later...
HB on the Scene: Wyndham Bets on Experiences to Deepen Loyalty Connection
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its Wyndham Rewards program beyond traditional room‑night discounts by launching the Wyndham Rewards Experiences platform, which offers members exclusive events through points‑based auctions. The platform debuted with about 100 experiences and aims to exceed...
Keystone Group Acquires Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Keystone Group has purchased the 378‑room Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel and will rebrand it as the Renaissance Indianapolis. The redevelopment will introduce Indiana’s first rooftop bar and pool, a skywalk to the adjacent 120 Monument Circle tower, and a...
CIM Group Closes $154M in Loans for Three Hotels
CIM Group has closed $154 million in financing for three U.S. hotels, delivering a $63 million loan to Monterey Beach Hotel in California, a $56 million loan to the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, and a $35 million loan to Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale West....
Kabani Hotel Group Arranges Two Kissimmee Hotel Sales
Kabani Hotel Group brokered the sale of two Central Florida hotels for a combined $9 million. The 147‑room Rodeway Inn in Kissimmee fetched $5.5 million at $37,415 per key and a 6.18% cap rate, while the 73‑room Quality Inn in Clermont sold...