Hyatt Plans Luxury and Lifestyle Openings for Next Two Years
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Hyatt Plans Luxury and Lifestyle Openings for Next Two Years

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CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation showed during ILTM Cannes a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open worldwide by 2026. Luxury travel demand surged in 2023 and continues to rise and with Savills forecasting a 52.8 percent increase in Europe’s existing luxury hotel stock by 2028, highlighting investor confidence in the segment’s growth…

Hoteliers Tout Better Development Conditions, Extended Stay
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Hoteliers Tout Better Development Conditions, Extended Stay

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(L-R): Mitch Patel, Founder/CEO, Vision Hospitality Group; Dave Pollin, Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group Slightly more favorable development conditions, the slow return of business travel, and explosive growth within the midscale, extended-stay segment were among the topics discussed during a general session to get The Lodging Conference started. The panel—which took place before a…

Marriott Veteran Jacobs Rounds Out Leadership Team at Aimbridge
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Marriott Veteran Jacobs Rounds Out Leadership Team at Aimbridge

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Aimbridge Hospitality recently rounded out a new executive leadership team with yet another Marriott veteran, naming Eric Jacobs to the position of chief global growth officer. In May, Jacobs joined CEO Craig Smith, who came to the company in March after serving as group president and managing director, international, with Marriott, as well as Executive…

This Week's Comings & Goings
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This Week’s Comings & Goings

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McKibbon Hospitality promoted Stacy Royalty to regional vice president of operations, responsible for supporting a portfolio of hotels with operational strategy, budget planning, leadership development, and talent recruitment. PPDS announced the promotion of Andrea Barbuti to the newly created position of global product management lead for the EMEA region. Barbuti has played a role in…

Homewood Suites Washington D.C. Downtown Details Renovation
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Homewood Suites Washington D.C. Downtown Details Renovation

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FAIRFAX, Virginia—The Homewood Suites Washington D.C. Downtown debuted a newly renovated lobby, public spaces, and guest suites. A soft shade of blue carried throughout the hotel’s decor creates a sense of calm. The reimagined lobby features new furnishings including the creation of a nook as well as additional seating for dining and computer work. Guests…