Extended-Stay Hotels

Business

Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites Hits 27 Properties, Signaling Strategic Push in Extended-Stay Segment

Choice Hotels International expands its Everhome Suites brand to 27 open hotels across the U.S., marking a key milestone in its focused bet on the midscale extended-stay market. The move underscores the company's asset-light growth strategy but raises questions about execution and capital intensity in a competitive segment.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Choice Hotels Accelerates Extended-Stay Expansion with Three New Everhome Suites Openings

Choice Hotels International reinforces its commitment to the lucrative extended-stay segment with the launch of three new Everhome Suites properties, citing resilient demand driven by data center growth and blended travel trends.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Choice Hotels Doubles Down on Extended Stay with Revamped Everhome Suites Prototype

Choice Hotels International is accelerating the expansion of its Everhome Suites brand with a newly redesigned prototype aimed at cutting costs and boosting efficiency. As new properties open from Texas to New Jersey, the move signals a strategic push to capture more of the competitive midscale extended-stay market.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beyond the Campus Gates: How Study Hotels is Redefining University Hospitality

Amid a crowded market and economic headwinds, boutique hotelier Study Hotels is carving a niche by weaving campus culture into its design and guest experience. Founder Paul McGowan discusses the strategy behind tapping into alumni nostalgia and the unique challenges of building in college towns today.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

IHCL Expands Ginger Brand with Seven New Hotels, Targeting India's Booming Midscale Market

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has inked a strategic framework agreement with the Rajdarbar Group to develop seven new Ginger hotels across North India, adding over 1,000 rooms to its portfolio and capitalizing on strong demand in tier-2 cities and commercial hubs.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Everhome Suites Expands U.S. Footprint with Strategic Openings in Key Markets

Choice Hotels' extended-stay brand Everhome Suites continues its aggressive growth strategy, opening new properties in Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey to cater to both corporate and leisure travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Sonesta Unveils $400 Million Portfolio-Wide Revamp, Elevating Guest Experience Across Key Markets

Sonesta International Hotels concludes a sweeping multi-year renovation initiative, injecting modern amenities and design into properties from New York to Kaua'i, as the company sharpens its competitive edge in the hospitality sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Canary Technologies Acquires OpenKey in Major Consolidation of Hotel Mobile Key Market

The strategic acquisition of OpenKey by Canary Technologies is set to dramatically expand the reach and capabilities of mobile key technology for hotels worldwide, accelerating the industry's shift towards fully digital, contactless guest experiences.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Service Denied: ICE Agents Turned Away at Businesses Spark Legal and Ethical Firestorm

A growing number of incidents where hotels and gas stations refuse service to federal immigration officers has ignited a fierce national debate, pitting private business rights against accusations of discrimination and raising complex legal questions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

IHG Expands Indian Footprint with New voco Hotel in Lucknow, Set for 2029 Opening

IHG Hotels & Resorts has inked a management deal to bring its vibrant voco brand to Lucknow, marking its third property in the city and reinforcing a strategic push into key Indian urban markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

US Travel Industry Warns of Visitor Drop as Proposed Social Media Screening at Borders Raises Privacy Concerns

A major tourism body projects steep declines in international visitors and billions in lost revenue if the U.S. moves forward with plans to collect travelers' social media histories, with hotels and related sectors set to bear the brunt.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Super Bowl LX Sparks Frenzy: Silicon Valley Mansions Command Up to $500K for Week-Long Stays

With luxury hotels fully booked, affluent Super Bowl attendees are turning to off-market mega-mansions in the Bay Area, driving last-minute rental prices to unprecedented heights of up to half a million dollars for a single week.

Feb 2, 2026

Congress Pushes to Revive Brand USA Funding, Eyeing Tourism Windfall from Global Events

A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to restore $160 million in federal funding to Brand USA, the nation's tourism promoter, seeking to capitalize on major upcoming events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics to boost inbound travel and hotel demand.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Rural Wedding Venues Sound Alarm Over Labour's Tax Reforms

Industry leaders warn that soaring business rates and a lack of government support threaten the viability of countryside weddings, potentially pricing out couples and stifling a rural economic success story.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Sanders' Campaign Spent Over $550,000 on Private Jet Travel in 2025, Filings Reveal

Federal Election Commission records show Senator Bernie Sanders allocated substantial campaign funds to private jet services during his nationwide 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, raising questions about the consistency of his climate advocacy.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cramer Flags Las Vegas Sands Slump, Citing Tepid Spending Among China's Affluent

CNBC's Jim Cramer pointed to Las Vegas Sands as a notable decliner in the S&P 500, linking its nearly 20% monthly drop to continued caution among high-net-worth Chinese consumers, the core clientele for its Macau and Singapore resorts.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond Bookings: How Booking Holdings' Fintech Pivot Is Quietly Reshaping Its Future

Wall Street may still see an online travel agency, but a deeper transformation is underway at Booking Holdings. Its shift toward a payments infrastructure model is driving fintech-like margins and creating a durable competitive advantage, setting the stage for a potential re-rating.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Marriott's Loyalty Chief David Flueck to Retire in March, Marking Latest High-Profile Exit in Leadership Reshuffle

David Flueck, the executive credited with shaping the Marriott Bonvoy program, will retire at month's end. His departure is part of a broader wave of senior leadership changes at the hospitality giant, following a recent corporate restructuring.

Feb 4, 2026

End of the Line: Anaheim Transportation Network Shutdown Leaves Disneyland Visitors Scrambling

The impending closure of the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) bus service, a fixture for Disneyland visitors for nearly 30 years, highlights growing financial pressures on local transit and forces tourists to rethink their travel plans to the iconic resort.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Uber Caps Record 2025 with Strong Q4, Charts Aggressive Autonomous Vehicle Expansion

Uber Technologies reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighted by accelerating trip growth and surging free cash flow. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi outlined an ambitious strategy to integrate autonomous vehicles across 15 cities by year-end, while announcing a CFO transition and reaffirming aggressive shareholder returns.

Feb 4, 2026