Hospitality

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation today disclosed it has executed an exclusivity agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) (NASDAQ: PLYA) under which Playa has agreed to negotiate exclusively with...

With AI’s growing prominence in marketing discussions this year, brands have begun navigating both its potential and pitfalls. At the same time, economic uncertainty, consumer price sensitivity, and limited resources...

PizzaExpress is known for a thin crust style that borrows from Rome and Napoli. | Photo courtesy of PizzaExpress.The London-born PizzaExpress chain is bringing its “Britalian” pizza to the U.S....

I recently came across this brand pyramid chart. While incomplete, I find it is pretty useful to compare the various hotels of multiple groups in their categories. —But, wait a...

CAPE CORAL, Florida—The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village announces the promotion of Sandra Keneven to senior sales executive. In this new role, Keneven will oversee sales initiatives for the waterfront resort....

Continued trepidation. In 2024, restaurant traffic slowed while price sensitivity grew. While October showed signs of hope (YOY quick-service restaurant (QSR) traffic was positive for the first time in two years), we expect...

Exclusive: In his first interview since selling the sandwich chain to private-equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion, the owner and longtime CEO said now was the time to make a...

The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, introducing a world-class hotel that offers unparalleled hospitality and immersive cultural experiences. Part of the Luxury Group portfolio by Marriott International, the hotel is set in an...

Introduction As we bid farewell to 2024, the hospitality industry stands transformed by unprecedented technological advancement. This year has witnessed a remarkable shift in how hotels and hospitality businesses operate,...

GLOUCESTER, Virginia—BluWater Group, an Orlando, Florida-based private equity firm, announced today the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of the Inn at Warner Hall, a charming 11-room inn listed...