Lodging Daily News

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. for $13.50 per share, or approximately $2.6 billion, including approximately $900 million of debt, net of cash. Playa is an owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, and Hyatt is currently the beneficial owner of 9.4 percent of Playa’s outstanding shares. “Hyatt has firmly established itself

WASHINGTON—Among U.S. markets, New York City and Nashville are projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2025, according to CoStar pipeline data. Top Markets by Projected 2025 Room Openings New York City (5,719 rooms) Nashville (2,849 rooms) San Diego (2,818 rooms) Dallas (2,749 rooms) Phoenix (2,483 rooms) “The ongoing development in New York City is not surprising given the market’s status and its high performance in recent years,” said Isaac Collazo, senior director, analytics,

Each year, the Ambiente trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, names an Ambiente Designer. Designer and self-proclaimed maximalist Fabian Freytag was given the title of 2025 Ambiente Designer. At the Ambiente trade fair from Feb. 7-10/11, 2025, Freytag presented his concept, “The Lounge—Shades of Space,” which focuses on hospitality. “The hospitality industry is undergoing a radical transformation—identity is everything. Guests no longer want neutral spaces; they seek locations with character that surprise, provoke, and leave a

AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn and ConferenceDirect announced the results of their annual report, 2025 State of the Meetings Industry. The collaboration, paired with Knowland by Cendyn data, provided insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2025. The collaboration helps industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2025. In the past year, the landscape of meetings has been evolving in unexpected

AURORA, Colorado—Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center announced the completion of Phase Two of its multi-year enhancement plan with the debut of Garden + Grain, Copper Table, and the reimagined Old Hickory Steakhouse Bar in November 2024. These new dining outlets represent the final elements of an investment that has updated the culinary and guest experience for the resort and convention center. Garden + Grain Garden + Grain delivers a whole-food-forward dining experience rooted in