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Airlines

Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Hyatt and American are adjusting the collaboration between their loyalty programs. Next year they'll boost redemption options and status opportunities for their most frequent travelers.

Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Hotels

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts For Its UAE Project: 5 Takeaways

Days after getting the green light for gaming, Wynn gives a presentation to investors. Here are the highlights.

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts For Its UAE Project: 5 Takeaways

Daily Lodging Report

City Express by Marriott to Expand Into the U.S. and Canada

Marriott International is expanding its City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. and Canada, entering the affordable midscale segment.

Hotels

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Marriott's newest hotel brand in the U.S. targets the "affordable midscale" segment. Expect the hotel equivalent of flying economy but getting a free checked bag and extra legroom, with the hotel group's most no-frills, functional brand yet.

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Daily Lodging Report

Wyndham and Kamah Sign $70M Multi-Hotel Deal

Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.

Daily Lodging Report

Choice Hotels Introduces Design Package for Hoteliers 

Choice Hotels International is expanding its portfolio of solutions for its extended-stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box, a modular design package.

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

Daily Lodging Report

Growth Disparity in Asia-Pacific Hotel Markets

CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.

Hotels

Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership

There is a big gender and diversity gap among hotel developers.

Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership

Daily Lodging Report

Hyatt Expands Select Service Pipeline in Americas

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.