Lodging Daily News

WICHITA, Kansas—WaterWalk announced the sale of its WaterWalk Phoenix North Happy Valley location to Ignite Hotels LLC. This transaction marks a significant milestone as WaterWalk Holding Company’s first asset sale. In February 2023, the Phoenix property debuted as the first Gen2 prototype. This 126-unit hotel offers a unique combination of furnished and unfurnished units that give an upscale touch to the extended-stay travel experience. Located in the Phoenix North Happy Valley area, this property is positioned

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) announced the opening of Sonesta ES Suites Goodyear, a 78-room extended-stay hotel, located in Goodyear, Arizona. The hotel is just minutes from attractions like Goodyear Ballpark, Estrella Mountain Regional Park, and Wildlife World Zoo. “We continue to expand our upscale extended-stay brand with the opening of Sonesta ES Suites Goodyear,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and president of franchise & development. “The addition of this hotel highlights Sonesta’s focus on

COSTA RICA—Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique announced the appointment of Nicolas Piatti as executive chef of the resort, set to open in spring 2025. Drawing inspiration from Costa Rica’s rich heritage, Piatti will lead the culinary team in crafting dining experiences that celebrate cultural authenticity and locally sourced ingredients. Among the resort’s six food and beverage venues, the restaurant will showcase the flavors of the Pacific with an innovative monochromatic gastronomy concept.        Under the leadership

WASHINGTON, DC—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta issued the following statement after federal lawmakers reached a deal to include in a year-end continuing resolution AHLA-backed legislation that would protect consumers from hidden lodging fees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also announced a long-awaited fee-disclosure rule that applies to the lodging industry. “For years, AHLA has been leading the charge to establish a single, federal standard for lodging fee display across the industry

DENVER, Colorado—Sage Hospitality Group announced that Hilton Denver City Center, in the heart of downtown Denver, has joined the company’s portfolio. Sage has been retained by Park Hotels & Resorts to manage the property, making it the first partnership between the two companies.  A well-known landmark in the Mile High City, Hilton Denver City Center will be the 18th hotel in Sage’s Denver portfolio, joining award-winning properties including The Crawford, The Maven, The Oxford, Hotel