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Mews and Amadeus announced an extended strategic partnership to better connect the hospitality technology ecosystem. Mews allows hoteliers to build the tech ecosystem that suits their goals and provides an experience for their guests. Since 2018, Mews has integrated with Amadeus’ iHotelier. The integration has almost 100 joint customers to date. Central to the strategic relationship is the addition of three new integrations to provide a solution for both Mews and Amadeus customers. This approach

Highgate announced the grand opening of Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa. The 39-story property has 187 guestrooms and suites and 112 residences. As one of Renaissance Hotels’ services, the on-property Navigator serves as a neighborhood ambassador and can connect guests with local opportunities. Revitalized wellness is a core value for Renaissance Honolulu, offering residents and guests wellness rituals at Uhiwai Spa. In addition, the concierge service includes a daily shuttle and customized pre-arrival groceries delivered

LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Vinay Patel of Fairbrook Hotels and Mitesh Amin of KARA Hospitality discuss some of the key benefits of operating within the extended-stay segment and share their model for success. The second and third articles in this series, which will appear in the coming months, will further detail some of the nuances of

The “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment had a chilling impact on the U.S. hotel transaction market in 2023. After a strong 2022, only $22 billion in assets were traded between January and mid-December 2023. For comparison, the last time sales were under $30 billion was in 2013. While total transaction volume was down year over year, significant sales were made in key markets across the United States, according to CoStar data. The top-performing market in terms

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation, together with Rio Hotel & Casino, announced that World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points at the Hyatt-affiliated hotel, which is in the midst of a multi-phased, $340 million renovation. Phase one of the hotel’s two-phase renovation is expected to be completed in fall 2024 when the all-suite hotel will move into Hyatt’s Independent Collection under the Destination by Hyatt brand. “We’re proud to collaborate with Rio Hotel & Casino