Hotel Dive

After initiating a process to sell last year, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has determined a new course of action, including terminating its advisory agreement with Ashford Inc. and its affiliates.

Also, a historic hotel reopened in Austin, Texas, and Under Canvas expanded in the Northeast.

A 397-key AC Hotel and Residence Inn property will break ground next week adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, as area resort operators anticipate solid group business.

Richard Valtr believes the human aspect of hospitality can be preserved — and even strengthened — through the strategic use and implementation of artificial intelligence.

The joint venture with Lefay’s founders brings the Italian brand under Marriott’s portfolio, marking the company’s entry into the luxury wellness space.

Set inside a historic building, the 110-unit Reside Craftsman, A Wyndham Residence furthers the growth of the apartment-style accommodations brand in urban markets.

The 230-key CitizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown debuts roughly a year after Marriott International acquired the lifestyle brand for $355 million.

At NYU’s annual International Hospitality Investment Forum, panelists agreed that transaction activity is on track for continued growth, following 2025’s late-year rebound.

The hotel debuts as LivAway looks to cater to traveling medical professionals, construction workers and military personnel, CEO Mike Nielson said.

The appointment comes after Choice partnered with AWS on an enterprisewide artificial intelligence deployment and debuted a slate of AI-powered tools.

Jeff Bzdawka on why AI only works with the right data set and the importance of aligning the tech with business needs.

The spending directly impacted U.S. hotels, per a new report, though optimism among global business travelers declined in 2025 and 2026 due to geopolitical and cost concerns.

The Swedish company plans to partner with contract manufacturers to market its aluminum-based dispensing systems to U.S. hotels, particularly those that have established sustainability strategies, said CEO Victor Ljungberg.

Alongside Pyramid Global Hospitality, the joint venture’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Río Grande comes as global hotel investment ramps up in 2026.

Kasa Boston at Fenway will offer 47 apartment-style units and hospitality-forward amenities in what it called “one of the most high-demand” markets in the U.S.

Paul Harnedy will oversee the company’s commercial operations as it works on a long-term goal of reaching 100 hotels by 2031.

If employees at the Embassy Suites Pioneer Square authorize a strike on Friday, the union could call one at any time, even during World Cup games later this month.

The artificial intelligence chatbot aims to make it easier for travelers to find IHG hotels and book their stays.

Chris Nassetta and other Hilton leaders reveal how the new college town-focused brand was born following the 2024 acquisition of Graduate.

Leaders from Hilton, Hyatt, Accor and more discussed international travel ahead of the FIFA World Cup and how technology could impact hotel operations at NYU’s International Hospitality Investment Forum.