Westin Tampa Waterside Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    Rockpoint, a private equity firm specializing in real estate, and Newbond Holdings, a real estate investment and operating platform, have announced the acquisition of the Westin Tampa Waterside. The hotel is situated on a 1.5-acre property on Harbour Island, within the downtown Tampa waterfront community. The […]

Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee – Image Credit Marriott International    Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) today announced that it has closed on the refinancing of the mortgage loan for the 673-room Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The new, non-recourse loan has a balance of $218.1 million, and has a two-year term with three one-year […]

Canadian Tourism Sees Surge Amid Decline in U.S. Travel – Image Credit Unsplash+    Canadian tourism increased by 30% as U.S. travel declined. Political tensions influenced Canadians to explore domestic travel. Interprovincial spending rose, benefiting local economies and businesses. Domestic Travel on the Rise A recent survey highlights a significant rise in […]

Tim Major – Image Credit Maestro PMS    Seasoned hotel technology leader charts a bold path for growth and client success; Maestro users to meet him at ‘Accelerate 2025’ User Conference in Toronto Maestro PMS is entering an exciting new era with Tim Major at the helm. In March, Tim stepped into the leadership role of […]

Meeting room at the Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City has opened in East Surabaya, offering meeting, incentive, conference, and exhibition (MICE) facilities. Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City Hotel has opened, marking its entry into the East Surabaya market with a focus on providing facilities for meetings, incentives, […]

Graduate by Hilton Portfolio of Seven Hotels Secures $303 Million Refinancing from Barings and Aareal Capital Corp. – Image Credit AJ Capital Partners    Barings and Aareal Capital Corporation have announced a $303 million debt package to refinance a portfolio of seven Graduate by Hilton hotels to an affiliate of AJ Capital Partners. The refinancing package […]

Hampton Inn Meridian – Image Credit Hilton    Hilco Real Estate Sales has listed two Hilton-branded hotels in Meridian, Mississippi, for sale, with renovations expected to be completed by October 2025. Hilco Real Estate Sales has announced the sale of two Hilton-affiliated hotels in Meridian, Mississippi. The properties, Hampton Inn Meridian and Hilton Garden Inn Meridian, […]

Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collin – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has inaugurated its first dual-branded hotel in Australia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall. The development […]

Fairfield by Marriott Hangzhou Zhuantang – Image Credit Marriott International    Fairfield by Marriott has achieved a milestone of 150 open and pipeline hotels in Greater China, marking its expansion in the select-service segment. Fairfield by Marriott has reached a total of 150 open and pipeline hotels in Greater China, marking significant growth in the region’s […]

Hyatt Announces Plans for Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana Resort Opening in 2026    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered a management agreement to open Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana, a 406-room adults-only resort, in 2026. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a management agreement with GSM Investissements Dominicana S.R.L. for the development of Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana, […]