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IHG Acquires 20th Brand, Ruby, to Further Global Expansion

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) acquired the Ruby brand and related intellectual property for an initial purchase consideration of €110.5 million (~$116 million) from...
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Positive Impact: Liam Brown on His Goals as AHLA Vice Chair

LODGING recently spoke with new AHLA Vice Chair and Marriott International’s Group President, U.S. and Canada, Liam Brown, who shared his history with the...

Cendyn and Amadeus Index Shows Highest Overall Rating in Four Quarters

AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn and Amadeus released metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index. The Q4 2024 Index shows an overall health metric...
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Sonesta Signs 23 New Franchise Agreements Across Nine Brands

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the execution of 23 new franchise agreements during the fourth quarter of 2024, representing growth at nine of...

3 Essential Key Control Habits for Hotel Security Managers

Security technology systems that provide access control, asset management, and video surveillance are essential tools for hotel security managers to ensure compliance, reduce liability, and keep hotel guests...
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Conscientious About Cosmetics: Ensuring Bathroom Amenities Are Not Left Out of the Sustainability Program

Nearly all guests will use hotel bathroom amenities during their stay, and the products the hotel operator procures in that area send an implicit...
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Marriott Details Openings and Signings Across CALA Region From 2024

Marriott International, Inc. announced a year of room signings and openings across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region in 2024. The company had...
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CoStar: U.S. Weekly Hotel Performance Reports Positive Comparisons

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through March 1, 2025. U.S. Hotel PerformanceFebruary 23-March 1, 2025Percentage change...
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