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Hotel Updates

Marriott Breaks Ground on New Headquarters, Hotel in Maryland

by Matt Alderton | June 22, 2018

Opening in 2022, Marriott International's new headquarters will include 785,000 square feet of office space and a 244-room hotel.

Hyatt to Open New Hyatt Centric Hotels in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Portland

by Matt Alderton | June 13, 2018

New Hyatt Centric hotels are scheduled to open in Portland, Los Angeles and Philadelphia in 2020.

Top Hotel Execs Deflate Airbnb Threat

by Vincent Alonzo | June 06, 2018

A CEO panel at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference sees bigger digital threats than Airbnb.

Meliá to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics in All Hotels

by Matt Alderton | June 06, 2018

Meliá Hotels International will stop using single-use plastic bottles, cups, straws, and coasters by the end of 2018.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Launches Mindful Meetings Program

by Alex Palmer | June 06, 2018

Initiative encourages attendees to incorporate healthy elements into business gatherings.

Benchmark Expands Global Reach With Investment in British Meeting Venues

by Matt Alderton | June 04, 2018

A new partnership with U.K.-based etc.venues will extend Benchmark's footprint into Europe.

Five Hotels With Innovative In-Room Amenities

by Matt Alderton | June 04, 2018

A special touch packs rooms at these hotels with an extra punch.

In Orlando, a Step Beyond Farm-to-Table

by Leo Jakobson | May 03, 2018

Orlando World Center Marriott's new hydroponic garden doubles as an event centerpiece.

New Airbnb Tool Reveals Listings Near Meeting Venues

by Matt Alderton | April 19, 2018

Airbnb's first tool for meeting planners, Airbnb for Events, helps meeting planners market alternative lodging near their events.

Two Marriott Brands Come Together Under One Roof in Downtown Phoenix

by Susmita Baral | April 12, 2018

The dual-branded property opens its doors this May.

Esports Arena Las Vegas Opens at Luxor

by Leo Jakobson | April 09, 2018

The massively popular live sport attracts tens of millions of live streaming viewers.

Stella Award-Winners Showcase: Best Overall Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel Brand

by Josh Lieberman & Alison Golub | April 02, 2018

Break out of the standard hotel monotony by hosting events in trendy and design-driven boutique hotels.

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