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Hyatt Announces Opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville — LODGING

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Photo Credit: Hyatt Studios Huntsville CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville, which strengthens Hyatt’s strategic collaboration with 3H Group, the same developer behind the first-ever Hyatt Studios property, which opened in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this year. Hyatt Studios Huntsville offers studio apartment-style suites with well-equipped kitchens, lounge areas, and flexible workspaces. “Hyatt…

Baha Mar Announces Opening of Leola — LODGING
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Baha Mar Announces Opening of Leola — LODGING

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NASSAU, The Bahamas—Baha Mar announced that Leola, the newest restaurant by chef Scott Conant, is now open at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. “Baha Mar continues to define culinary excellence throughout the Caribbean, thanks to our outstanding restaurants and world-class chef partners,” said Graeme Davis, president, Baha Mar. “For many years, Chef Scott Conant has been…

U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Yearly Comparisons — LODGING
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U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Yearly Comparisons — LODGING

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ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Sept. 20. U.S. Hotel PerformanceSeptember 14-September 20, 2025Percentage change from comparable week in 2024Occupancy: 68.1 percent (down 1.1 percent)ADR: $168.98 (down 0.3 percent)RevPAR: $115.12 (down 1.4 percent) Among the top 25 markets, Houston, Texas, saw the largest drop in occupancy…

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Lark to Open Lodging House in Late 2025 — LODGING

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Photo Credit: Cambridge Common House CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Lark announced that their lifestyle brand will debut Cambridge Common House, a lodging house outside Harvard Square, which is slated to open in late 2025. The property is a lodging house, which holds a different license through the city of Cambridge. Cambridge Common House will have 16 rooms, all designed…

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Holiday Inn Express Astoria Reopens After Renovation

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BOISE, Idaho—Resolute Road Hospitality announced that the Holiday Inn Express Astoria, Oregon, has completed a comprehensive renovation. The 98-room, four-story property underwent a capital improvement funded by the ownership group, reflecting a strategic reinvestment to enhance asset value and performance. The project included a full renovation of guestrooms, public areas, and amenities to better align…

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Choice Hotels International Concludes Its 69th Annual Convention

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Photo Credit: Choice Hotels International, Inc. LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Choice Hotels International, Inc. concluded its 69th Annual Convention. For three days, Choice Hotels showcased how its growth, strategic investments, and innovation-first mindset continue to power the future of franchise ownership by helping to drive revenue, reduce costs, and provide state-of-the-art tools for its hotel owners. During the convention,…

Robin McLaughlin
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Four Data Takeaways Concerning the Ambiguous Environment

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General sentiments from the 2025 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis surrounded the ambiguous state of the hospitality industry and hotel investing environment. Each hospitality company relates to the uncertainty in different ways—a management company and a REIT would have different perspectives, for example—but one thing remains the same: the data. While…

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

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Remington Hospitality appointed Brian Ehrlich as senior vice president of business development. In his role, Ehrlich will support the company’s growth by identifying new marketing opportunities and strengthening partnerships. Heritage Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Lucas Swallows to corporate director of mixology. Swallows brings over 20 years of experience in the food and…