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Choice Hotels Expands Upscale Portfolio

Choice Hotels expanded its upscale Cambria brand by introducing a conversion model that helped overcome financing challenges and spurred growth, with 74 properties now open and 62 more in development.

Hotels

Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges

Marriott will now allow U.S. customers to request the deletion of their personal information and review loyalty accounts and restore any stolen points.

Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges

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

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Golden Week May Exceed Expectations

Golden Week saw a significant boost in tourism in China, with passenger trips and travel orders surpassing pre-pandemic levels, reflecting growing confidence in the economy.

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

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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.

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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