LODGING Staff
Winter Storm Drives Texas Hotel Occupancy to 50-Week High
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee — Texans displaced by freezing temperatures and outages pushed the state’s hotel occupancy to a 50-week high, according to an analysis by STR.
During the week of February 14-20, 2021, Texas hotel occupancy...
AHLA Foundation Announces $5 Million Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced a new $5 million, multi-year commitment and action plan to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the hotel and lodging...
Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership to Launch at Howard University
BETHESDA, Md. — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation together with Howard University announced this week the establishment of the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership in honor of Marriott International’s president and...
Outrigger Completes $80 Million Revitalization of Flagship Property
HONOLULU – Outrigger Hospitality Group recently announced the $80 million transformation of the brand’s flagship property, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, located on Waikīkī Beach.
The investment transforms the resort into a contemporary beachfront retreat,...
Extended Stay America Launches Premier Suites Brand
Charlotte, N.C. — Extended Stay America, Inc., the largest mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, announced the launch of Extended Stay America Premier Suites. The new brand will feature new construction and fully renovated properties with...