HOTELS magazine

01/24/2025

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut its first property in the Dominican Republic. Full story:

Slated to welcome guests from 2029, the ultra-luxury resort will be located in Punta Cana and feature 78 suites.

01/24/2025

21 Westgate Resorts properties are now bookable via ChoiceHotels.com.

Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels and Westgate Resorts have announced a partnership, which will allow 21 Westgate properties to be booked on ChoiceHotels.com.

01/23/2025

Marriott International is set to debut the world’s largest Courtyard by Marriott in Saudi Arabia. Full story:

Featuring over 2,000 rooms, Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Al Naseem in Makkah is scheduled to open in 2026.

01/23/2025

Key money is one of those rare topics that is acknowledged but oftentimes the specifics of which are avoided. Some have even referred to it as a "legalized bribe." We aren't calling it that, but the cruciality of key money can't be understated, especially in the context of today's capital markets. We tackled the subject with insights from Lodging Advisors' Sean Hennessey, Sonesta Hotels' Brian Quinn, HVMG's Mike Woodward and Stonebridge Companies' Rob Smith.

Key money is a payment made by a hotel operator or a hotel brand to a hotel owner to secure a management or franchise agreement.

01/22/2025

The Admiral Fell Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, owned by Meyer Jabara Hotels, is joining Hilton's Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Full story:

The hotel is undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and will reopen in April as The William Fell, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

01/22/2025

People on the Move: Gonzalo Aguilar is the new CEO of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, and Hyatt has appointed Javier Águila as president of its Inclusive Collection. More moves:

A slew of movement in the hospitality sector has people moving up and around. Check out who is on the move in this weekly HOTELS roundup.

01/21/2025

Dusit Hotels & Resorts is expanding in the Philippines with two new hotels in Mindanao. Full story:

Dusit International will manage Dusit Princess Moena and Dusit Princess Firenze, both slated to open in late 2029.

01/21/2025

A recent study by Canary Technologies reveals what hoteliers think of and its impact on the . Full story:

Interest in AI has been surging in the recent years, and among hoteliers, this curiosity is evolving into a sense of urgency.

01/20/2025

CoralTree Hospitality has added these two resorts in Utah to its management portfolio. Full story:

CoralTree expands its management portfolio with the addition of Black Desert Resort and Red Mountain Resort in the Greater Zion region.

01/20/2025

Download DIRECTV HOSPITALITY ’s White Paper: Five Questions Hoteliers Should Ask About In-Room Entertainment.

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01/20/2025

Cushman & Wakefield’s inaugural ‘Visions’ reports this about the U.K. real estate investment.

The U.K. is Europe’s top destination for real estate investment, despite a dip in deal activity, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.

01/17/2025

Aimbridge Hospitality has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement to convert more than $1.1 bln in debt to equity. Full story:

Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest third-party management company in the world, has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement.

01/16/2025

Club Quarters Hotels has announced its latest digital launch for its U.S. and U.K. properties. Full story:

Guests at Club Quarters’ properties in the U.S. and the U.K. can use digital room keys stored in their mobile device wallets.

01/16/2025

In-room automation not only improves the guest experience but can save hotels thousands of dollars a year. In this feature, we shine the light on smart technology and guestroom HVAC automation with Honeywell, Verdant by Copeland, LOXONE and Telkonet.

There are a handful of companies that provide the smart technology needed to turn a hotel room from a money pit into a taut cost-saving space

01/15/2025

People on the Move: Stonebridge Companies appoints Lee Palaschak as executive VP of operations, and Hotel Equities announces key promotions and additions to its leadership team. More moves:

A slew of movement in the hospitality sector has people moving up and around. Check out who is on the move in this weekly HOTELS roundup.

01/15/2025

We trained our eye on China to understand hotel performance, investment, brand moves and more. With color from HotStats' Tareq Bagaeen, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's Laurent Kleitman and Marriott International's Bart Buiring.

China’s economy has been on a knife-edge the last few years, but hoteliers anticipate a slow recovery in 2025.

01/14/2025

Schulte Hospitality Group has announced a new partnership with restaurant management firm 34th Floor Hospitality. Full story:

34th Floor Hospitality will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Schulte, with 34th Floor co-founders overseeing operations for the new group.

01/14/2025

HOTELS Jan/Feb digital issue is now live! We kick off the year by asking industry experts and leaders how they think 2025 will unfold and dive into the allure of all-inclusive hotels. And so much more. Check it out now!

HOTELS Magazine presents its January/February 2025 issue, with a Q&A with industry experts, a cover story on all-inclusive hotels and more.