Marriott Launches Pop-up Innovation Lab
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International Inc. has launched its first its first pop-up hotel innovation lab in downtown Los Angeles. The pop-up features an interactive model hotel...
RLHC Reports Record Year
SPOKANE, Wash. — In 2016, Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC) reported a record number of new hotels and license agreements, with 68 hotel openings and 87 franchise...
The Westin Ottawa to Debut New Rooftop Ballroom
TORONTO — The Westin Ottawa has unveiled plans to add a 3,000-sq.-ft. ballroom on the 22nd floor of the hotel. The new space, named TwentyTwo, will debut...
Group Germain Hotels to Open New Hotel in the Square at Quartier DIX30
BROSSARD, Que. — Group Germain Hotels has started construction on a new hotel, Alt + Hotel Quartier DIX30, which will open in 2018. Erected in the Square,...
Hilton Launches Second Collection Band
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton has launched Tapestry Collection by Hilton — a new collection brand offering guests a selection of independent hotels. Tapestry Collection marks the company’s...
Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown Recognized for Green Initiatives
OTTAWA — Green Key Global has awarded Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown a 4-Key rating with the new GSTC Recognized Green Key Eco-Rating Program.
“We commend the Holiday Inn...
Brian Quinn Named Choice Hotel’s New VP of Franchise Development
ROCKVILLE, Ma. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has appointed Brian Quinn as its new VP of Franchise Development. In his new role, Quinn will be responsible for...
Hyatt Acquires Wellness Resort Company
CHICAGO, Ill. — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Miraval Group, a U.S.-based wellness resort and spa company. Miraval’s flagship property in Tucson, Ariz. has been considered one...
AHIP Completes Acquisition of Three Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotels
VANCOUVER — American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (AHIP) announced today the completion of its strategic acquisition of three Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotels for an aggregate...
La Quinta Holdings Looking to Restructure
DALLAS — La Quinta Holdings Inc. is pursuing the separation of its businesses into two stand-alone publicly traded companies, which could involve spinning off its owned real-estate...
