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Voco is yet another branded opportunity for independent hoteliers looking for increased distribution, but IHG has to find ways to make the brand stand out in the crowded upscale, lifestyle hotel space.

Boutique hotel companies like Proper Hospitality could be an unexpected winner in the hotel industry race to ink branded affiliation deals with existing hotel owners coming out of the pandemic.

Accor's corporate overhaul is all about recognizing that a localized business strategy may be the only way to grow revenue under an uncertain travel climate with varied geographic responses to the pandemic.

If China continues its centralized government's stance of rapid response to coronavirus outbreaks, a full hotel industry recovery there by the end of next year isn't as impossible as it may seem.

Marriott's corporate job cuts are a fresh reminder that a travel demand rebound is likely years away from ever hitting pre-pandemic performance levels.

It's not the biggest city, but Jacksonville's travel recovery from coronavirus is a message to the world: Not even a diverse economy can save a city from the fiscal fallout of a global pandemic.

The upcoming fall and winter months are likely to expand the unemployment gap even further between the hotel industry and overall economy due to expected diminished leisure travel.

IHG’s loss stands to be the first in several gains for Sonesta if the hotel company continues to partner with its lodging trust investor on pandemic-related investment and rebranding opportunities around the world.

Omni doubling down on luxury convention hotels at a time when major events aren't expected to return until at least next year is a risky move. But it could also prove highly successful if its long-view forecast actually pans out.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association continues to outline why it needs Washington to help the struggling hotel sector. The next four weeks are a make-or-break moment for dealmaking on Capitol Hill until after the U.S. presidential election.