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Following analysis of research into post pandemic travel requirements in key markets, Choice Hotels EMEA has commenced a refresh of its regional brand portfolio, starting with its Comfort brand.
March 23rd, 2022
iTrip Vacations Manasota Key - owned and managed by Chris and Wendy Benson - has launched as the newest iTrip destination.
March 22nd, 2022
Cambria Hotels celebrated the official start of construction on its newest franchised property in California: the Cambria Hotel El Centro.
March 17th, 2022
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced its Suburban Extended Stay Hotel brand is getting a new look.
March 17th, 2022
iTrip Vacations® is thrilled to announce short-term rental property owners and guests in Navarre, Florida, now benefit from world-class property management and customer service.
March 15th, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts has rebranded voco Doha West Bay Suites – the first voco property in Qatar and is introducing guests to new and refreshed dining and stay experiences in the coming months.
March 9th, 2022
For the tenth year in a row, a home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations celebrates Women’s History Month in March by honoring a female travel agency franchise owner with the OPAL Award for Women.
March 8th, 2022
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., made its official debut in the Bluegrass State with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row.
March 4th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the debut of Kissel Uptown Oakland in the center of the city’s vibrant and eclectic arts and entertainment district, joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand.
March 4th, 2022
Melbourne’s newest hotel, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins, officially opened its doors today as the city continues to welcome back local and international travellers.
February 28th, 2022
Hilton announced the signing of, and has broken ground on the dual-branded Canopy by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch, in partnership with Tara Investments.
February 24th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Blackfriars Hotels Limited for Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars.
February 24th, 2022
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Inmobiliaria Maria Isabel Sac, owners of the hotel property at Av El Golf 591, Victor Larco Herrera today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo.
February 22nd, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Exacorp One S.L. for the first Thompson Hotels property in Spain: Thompson Madrid
February 22nd, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, the second property in Japan under the Hotel Indigo brand.
February 18th, 2022
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park is officially open, expanding Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter the most to guests and World of Hyatt members.
February 17th, 2022
Choice Hotels EMEA has continued its strategic agreement with CPI Hotels as they opened their fourteenth Choice hotel – the Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava.
February 16th, 2022
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening today, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand’s global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members.
February 15th, 2022
The Luxury Collection welcomes The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte in the Dominican Republic’s northern coast to its unique ensemble of experiential hotels.
February 15th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce the opening of Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa.
February 15th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Thompson Denver, the new lifestyle hotel by the Thompson Hotels brand.
February 11th, 2022
Zaffron is Santorini’s first lifestyle destination resort where authentic hospitality is elevated by opulent design, a beach area reserved only for guests, exclusive events, and unforgettable bespoke experiences.
February 10th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, the first Hyatt House hotel in Lewes, DE opens its doors to guests and the local community on February 9.
February 10th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Thera Island Suites S.A.
February 8th, 2022
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avid hotels - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) - today announced its 50th property with avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport - Cruise, located in one of Florida’s in-demand travel destinations.
February 2nd, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany; voco Dusseldorf Seestern, in partnership with investor group, Hotelite Management.
January 28th, 2022
TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is celebrating 50 years of providing a home away from home for professional drivers and providing meals, fuel and merchandise for communities and highway travelers.
January 26th, 2022
Cambria Hotels continues to accelerate the brand's expansion around the country by debuting eight hotels coast to coast in 2021 and breaking ground on six more new construction properties
January 24th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Stratford City Hotels Limited.
January 20th, 2022
Hyatt announced its brand expansion plans for Asia Pacific, which will see Hyatt further increase the presence of its luxury and lifestyle brands. T
January 20th, 2022
iTrip Vacations® is thrilled to announce short-term rental property owners and guests in Outer Cape Cod, Massachusetts, now benefit from world-class property management and customer service. iTrip Vacations Outer Cape Cod.
January 18th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the rebrand of Andaz Wall Street to Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York.
January 18th, 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corportation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Austin’s highly anticipated Thompson Austin and tommie Austin hotels.
January 13th, 2022
Dream Vacations was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®.
January 11th, 2022
Marriott International, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to debut JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo in Parque da Cidade, a Class A, LEED-certified mixed-use complex located in one of the city’s main and burgeoning business districts.
January 10th, 2022
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, today announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
January 10th, 2022
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Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Macau.
December 30th, 2021
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with G&W Invest Srl to open Cosmopolita Rome, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Italy’s capital.
December 23rd, 2021
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Dallah Real Estate Company for a Hotel Indigo Resort in Durrat Al Arus, Jeddah.
December 22nd, 2021
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in major markets across the country with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Calabasas.
December 21st, 2021
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls.
December 20th, 2021
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, marking the debut of The Luxury Collection brand in Australia.
December 20th, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the opening of Hyatt Place Harrisonburg.17
December 17th, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation [NYSE: H] announced the opening of Thompson Buckhead.
December 16th, 2021
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces Caroline de Maigret as the brand’s newest Global Explorer.
December 15th, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place New York Chelsea.
December 10th, 2021
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resort has announced the opening of Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid, marking The Luxury Collection’s debut in the fabled city.
December 8th, 2021
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the signing of the EVEN Hotel Bozeman in Belgrade, Montana.
December 6th, 2021
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Hyatt Place Vadodara, the fifth Hyatt Place hotel in India, is officially open, expanding the brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members.
December 6th, 2021
Cambria Hotels opening of a second Music City location, the Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport.
December 3rd, 2021
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announces the debut of its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in China with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Weifang South scheduled for late December.
December 3rd, 2021
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced the opening of one of its newest properties, Home2 Suites by Hilton Bend Oregon.
December 3rd, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing one of the world’s largest and most beloved brands, Holiday Inn Express, to Japan for the first time with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre Midosuji.
December 2nd, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation  (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne, marking the entry of the vibrant Hyatt Centric brand into Australia.
December 1st, 2021
Apartment-style hotel brand stayAPT Suites has joined forces with Aileron Management to develop up to 10 new franchised stayAPT Suites locations across the United States Southeast region by 2025.
December 1st, 2021
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop has opened as the first Hilton lifestyle property and first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Chicago.
November 19th, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NSYE: H) celebrated the opening of Hyatt Place Allentown / Lehigh Valley and Hyatt House Allentown / Lehigh Valley, the area’s first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House project.
November 19th, 2021
Hotel Indigo has just opened Hotel Indigo Cagnes-sur-Mer, the brand’s first hotel on the French Riviera, growing its footprint in the market.
November 18th, 2021
Beloved hotel brand reaches milestone of more than 3,000 open hotels
November 18th, 2021
For the first time in the history of the 7th Annual Travvy Awards presented by TravelPulse Magazine, Cruise Planners Founder and CEO Michelle Fee was honored with the inaugural "Executive of the Year Award."
November 15th, 2021
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