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Choice Hotels Opens 37 Properties in March

Choice Hotels International opened 37 new franchised properties in March, spanning 22 states and three countries. Choice’s portfolio now sits at more than 485,000 rooms. Select properties that opened in…

News April 15

Hyatt Place Comes to Madison, Wisconsin

Hyatt Place Madison/Downtown, the brand’s first in the city, has opened near the University of Wisconsin campus. The hotel’s 151 guestrooms feature multiple areas to work and relax and include…

News April 15

Ames Boston

With a Boston location and an imposing building that dates back to 1893, David Rockwell and the Morgans Hotel Group design team had inspiration surrounding them for Ames. Yet the…

Projects April 15

Hilton Embarks on Renovation in Waikiki

 Hilton Worldwide is embarking on a multi-year master plan to renovate and rejuvenate Waikiki’s Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, which serves more than 2 million guests annually. Plans…

News April 14

Tropicana Las Vegas Gears Up for Transformation

Tropicana Las Vegas is ready to introduce elements of its $165 million transformation to restore the property to its landmark status. Bringing in touches of South Beach, guestrooms and suites…

News April 14

Sofitel Introduces New Spa Concept

Following three pilot projects, the luxury Sofitel hotel chain will roll out its new spa concept, So SPA, featuring AlphaSphere, a multi-sensory experience room designed by Vienna artist sha. AlphaSphere,…

News April 14

Wyndham Worldwide Headquarters Earns LEED Silver

Wyndham Worldwide has received LEED Silver certification for its Parsippany, New Jersey, headquarters. The offices meet LEED standards for energy use, lighting, water, and material use. The building—powered by wind…

News April 14

Ian Schrager Purchases Chicago’s Ambassador East Hotel

Ian Schrager has purchased the iconic 285-key Ambassador East hotel in Chicago, according to GlobeSt.com. Schrager, who says he bought the property for its history and presence, is planning a…

News April 14

Choice Hotels CEO Stephen Joyce Named Chairman to U.S. Travel Association

Stephen Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels, has been named national chairman of the U.S. Travel Association. He succeeds Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of the California Travel and…

News April 13