Franchising

Yotel first Select by Hilton brand
Yotel first Select by Hilton brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2026
Franchise agreement gives 23-hotel Yotel brand access to Hilton’s distribution engine as it tries to... Read More
New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham
New CFO, CDO North America for Wyndham
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2026
Sripathi moves into CFO role from CDO, North America, while Wilner fills development role.... Read More
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
By Rob Schneider | January 27, 2026
Top hotel CEOs kicked off Day 1 of ALIS with a lively discussion between big brand companies and... Read More
Choice touts 2025 international growth
Choice touts 2025 international growth
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Portfolio outside the U.S. grows to nearly 160,000; extended-stay leads the way in U.S.... Read More
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
Pierce and Leer to replace retiring Murray on April 1 to lead franchise-focused growth strategy for... Read More
Update: Hilton kicks out Hampton; DHS softens tone
Update: Hilton kicks out Hampton; DHS softens tone
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2026
Hilton said the franchised property was not meeting its standards and values after the management... Read More
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
The company has been touting its international growth of late, including expansions into new markets... Read More
IHG brings Ruby brand to US
IHG brings Ruby brand to US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 23, 2025
Franchise model with 34 hotels in Europe wants to reach 120 properties globally during the next... Read More
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
Latest news: G6 parent rebrands; Sunseeker to Curio; Remington grows CALA team
By Rob Schneider | September 8, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
By Raini H.R. | September 2, 2025
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but... Read More