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IHG Hotels & Resorts Approves Oracle as a Property Management Provider — LODGING

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AUSTIN, Texas—Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform announced that it has been approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) as a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for its estate in the Americas and EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia) regions. With this approval, Oracle joins IHG’s exclusive list of approved property management systems, enabling franchisees and hotel owners to…

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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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American Hotel & Lodging Association

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WASHINGTON, DC—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta issued the following statement today after federal lawmakers reached a deal to include in a year-end continuing resolution AHLA-backed legislation that would protect consumers from hidden lodging fees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also announced a long-awaited fee-disclosure rule that applies to the lodging industry….