Midscale

In bringing its City Express brand to the US and Canada, Marriott said it’s pursuing the “efficient traveler.” We explore the timing and strategy with a top executive.... Read More

Lodging Econometrics said the region is experiencing a surge of projects scheduled to start in the next 12 months. Saudi Arabia and Egypt also have pipelines with record-high levels.... Read More

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The mood remains positive as U.S. performance mulls along, but most dealmakers are holding tight, waiting for the Fed to make its next moves, which might be impacted by the outcome of the Presidential election.... Read More

The conversion-friendly brand will be Marriott’s entry into the “affordable midscale transient” segment. The company expects signings in the coming months.... Read More

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The company is introducing a new luxury lifestyle brand by opening the Veranó San Juan next spring. There’s more in the pipeline for Puerto Rico and around the world.... Read More

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 After rolling out Kitchen in a Box to help drive faster and cheaper conversions to their extended-stay brands, Choice Hotels has another plug-and-play package to create lobby marketplaces.  ... Read More

The Accelerator Circle will help with peer-to-peer connections and mentorship for Wyndham’s Black Owners and Lodging Developers and Women Own the Room programs.... Read More

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

Latest news: Skyline selling 11 Courtyards; Hyatt select-service growth; Moxy debut in Spain false Latest news: Skyline selling 11 Courtyards; Hyatt select-service growth; Moxy debut in Spain Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and... Read More

While the HANYC has signed off on the bill’s revisions, the AHLA, AAHOA and other associations remain opposed to the proposed legislation that they say will hurt smaller owners.... Read More

The company has also promoted Mike Kuzmar to vice president to lead First Hospitality’s new business analytics and intelligence division... Read More

Frontier Development & Hospitality Group’s founder and managing principal builds a company focused on making the right moves to build a multi-layered hotel portfolio. ... Read More