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News•Feb 27, 2026
AAHOA Shares Details of 2026 HYPE Conference
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association hosted its 2026 Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) conference in Miami, gathering emerging hospitality leaders for two days of education and networking. Sessions covered leadership, extended‑stay performance, AI‑driven operations, financing through AAHO Lending, and investment strategies such as deal syndication. Starwood Hotels CEO Raul Leal delivered the keynote, stressing the enduring importance of people in guest experiences. The event underscored AAHO’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of hotel owners and operators.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab Announces Property-Wide Renovation
Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab has completed a property‑wide renovation that revamps its lodge, 79 guest rooms, and 31 riverfront cabins, while introducing Ember, a new signature restaurant and cocktail lounge. The redesign emphasizes natural materials, floor‑to‑ceiling river views, and...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Choice Hotels Kicks Off 11th Annual Mastery Tech Innovation Summit
Choice Hotels International launched its 11th annual Mastery technology and innovation summit in Scottsdale, gathering more than 800 associates for a week of hands‑on workshops, competitions and knowledge‑sharing sessions. The agenda centers on artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, data analytics, and...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport Opens
Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport opened across the airport, owned by AirSan Investments, the Hickman family’s entity. The four‑story property, developed with Newport Hospitality Group and Lamm & Company, targets airport passengers, Boombah Sports Complex teams, and cruise...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Best Western Swiss Clock Inn
Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 107‑room Best Western Swiss Clock Inn in Pecos, Texas, to a private investor group. The exclusive listing, managed by senior managing director Allan Miller, represented seller Catering of Central Texas, LLC, and...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Fargo-West Acres Completes Renovation
Holiday Inn Express Fargo‑West Acres announced the completion of a comprehensive renovation. The upgrade refreshed guest rooms and public areas with new décor, beds, fresh‑ground coffee, and expanded plug‑in access. Fargo‑inspired design touches blend brand consistency with local character. Brandt...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Sage Hospitality Group Appoints Daniel Del Olmo as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sage Hospitality Group announced Daniel del Olmo as its new president and chief executive officer, succeeding co‑founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg. Del Olmo, who joined Sage in 2020 and most recently served as co‑CEO, will lead the company’s long‑term enterprise strategy....
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News•Feb 24, 2026
G6 Hospitality Announces Partnership With Protect24.ai to Enhance Safety Intelligence
G6 Hospitality, the parent of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced a strategic partnership with security‑intelligence firm Protect24.ai. The AI‑driven platform will be rolled out across more than 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations to flag suspicious foot‑traffic, illegal escort operations, repeat high‑risk...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Beyond Dashboards: How Hotels Can Turn Connected Data Into Better Decisions
Hotels have poured billions into modern tech stacks, yet fragmented legacy systems and piecemeal integrations leave data inconsistent and dashboards stale. As integration points weaken, information leaks and decision‑making slows at the property level. The industry is now shifting from...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Highgate and Kessler Join Forces to Power Up Performance
Highgate and The Kessler Collection announced a strategic alliance that establishes a Kessler Hospitality division within Highgate and adds several Kessler‑managed properties to its portfolio. The partnership leverages Highgate’s revenue‑management expertise, technology platforms, and buying power to improve profitability and...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Pure Wellness Announces Partnership With Prime Group US
Pure Wellness has teamed with Prime Group US and Shaner Hospitality to roll out its Pure rooms at three Florida properties—Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Art Ovation Hotel, and Hilton Aventura Miami. The Pure rooms use a proprietary multi‑step treatment that delivers 99% anti‑viral and anti‑microbial protection,...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana
Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the Sacajawea Hotel, a 36‑room historic property in downtown Three Forks, Montana. The buyer, who recently sold another Montana asset, completed a 1031 exchange to acquire the hotel, underscoring the role of tax‑deferred...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
New Perspective: Thom Geshay Brings Management Expertise to His Role as AHLA Vice Chair
Thom Geshay, longtime CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, has been appointed vice chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for 2026, partnering with Chair Liam Brown. Geshay brings a management‑company perspective, stressing the split performance between upscale/luxury and...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
The U.S. hotel sector posted solid year‑over‑year gains for the week of Feb 8‑14, 2026, with occupancy climbing to 61.5% (up 2.6%), ADR rising to $167.98 (up 1.9%), and RevPAR reaching $103.35 (up 4.6%). Los Angeles led the top‑25 markets, posting an...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Global Rescue Survey: 20 Percent of Travelers Plan More Trips With Longer Stays in 2026
The Global Rescue Winter 2026 Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey finds that 20 percent of respondents plan to take more trips with longer stays next year, while 11 percent expect longer stays but fewer trips. Nearly half—49 percent—anticipate no change in travel frequency...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana
Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 36‑room Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana. The broker facilitated the transaction for an undisclosed seller and buyer, with the buyer completing a 1031 exchange to reinvest in the hospitality property.
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