VisitLEX Retains Cornett As Agency of Record    13 years later, the tourism bureau is still turning to the indie shop for bold creativity After a competitive pitch, tourism bureau VisitLEX has chosen to continue its thriving relationship with Cornett, retaining the independent shop as its agency of record after 13 years. Cornett will continue to […]

Holiday Shifts and Concerts Shape U.S. Hotel Performance for Week Ending 5 July 2025 – Image Credit CoStar    Internationally, Japan maintained its position as the top RevPAR performer, with a 23.8% increase. Impact of the Fourth of July Holiday The week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, saw notable shifts in the U.S. hotel […]

HVS Market Report – Oregon Coast: A Thriving Tourism Destination – By Hannah Homack – Image Credit Unsplash    The Oregon Coast is a vibrant, drive-to destination in the Pacific Northwest, known for its scenic charm and strong tourism appeal. With steady post-pandemic recovery and revitalization efforts underway, the region is poised for continued growth, drawing […]

Hyatt House Dallas Lincoln Park Hotel – Image Credit CBRE    CBRE Hotels has been appointed as the exclusive agent to manage the sale of the Hyatt House Dallas/Lincoln Park Hotel. This 155-room extended-stay hotel is strategically located in Dallas’s Lincoln Park area, offering a promising value-add opportunity for potential investors. The property’s advantageous location near […]

Instagram’s Google Integration: Transforming Travel Marketing Strategies – Image Credit Unsplash+    Instagram’s integration with Google search is reshaping travel marketing by allowing public posts to be indexed, thus merging social media with search engine optimization strategies. As of July 10, 2025, Instagram has initiated a significant shift in the digital marketing landscape by allowing public […]

A Guide to Short-Form Videos for Hotel Marketing – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    Infusing short-form videos into a hotel’s social media marketing drives interest and bookings by delivering consumers the bite-sized, impactful content they crave. As more vacationers turn to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts for travel inspiration, hotels must leverage short-form videos to […]

Guestroom at the Hyatt Regency Times Square – Image Credit Hyatt    The Hyatt Regency Times Square has officially opened at 1605 Broadway, introducing the first Hyatt Regency hotel to New York City. The property, owned by Argent Ventures and managed by Highgate, features 795 rooms. The hotel underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation to transform the space […]

From left to right: Mr. Kohei Motoyama, President and Representative Director, Royal Minor Hotels Co., Ltd.; Mr. Masataka Abe, President and Representative Director, Royal Holdings Co., Ltd.; Mr. William E. Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor International; Mr. Hisashi Kitami, President & CEO of List Co., Ltd.; Mr. Hiroyuki Kiuchi, President & COO of List Development […]

Residence Inn Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium – Image Credit Access Point Financial    Access Point Financial has issued a $55 million loan to H&S Properties Development Corp. for the refinancing of a four-hotel portfolio in Maryland. Access Point Financial, a direct capital provider, has announced the issuance of a $55 million loan to H&S Properties Development […]

Hotel Guests Want Smart TVs and Good Hotel Mobile App, J.D. Power Finds    Guests Believe They’re Getting Better Value for Their Money – Despite Record-High Room Rates Although the average daily rate (ADR) for a U.S. hotel room climbed to a record high of $158.671 in 2024, hotel guests in every segment from economy to […]