Travel & Tourism

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – HEI Hotels & Resorts, a premier hotel management company, has officially assumed management of the Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley, CA. The distinguished resort is owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors and marks the first collaboration between the two industry leaders.

A Landmark Addition to HEI's Growing Portfolio
Spanning 22 acres in the scenic Berkeley and Oakland Hills, the Claremont Resort & Club boasts 276 elegantly designed guestrooms, including 35 luxurious suites. The resort also offers an expansive 21,000 square feet of meeting space, making it an attractive destination for both leisure and business travelers.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District, a key property in PM Hotel Group’s management portfolio, is undergoing extensive renovations as it prepares to be rebranded under Hilton’s esteemed Tapestry Collection. The transformation is expected to be completed by late 2025, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to providing an elevated guest experience.

A Seamless Transformation with Uninterrupted Operations

Despite ongoing renovations, The Lum Hotel will remain open, ensuring uninterrupted access to accommodations and amenities for guests. Additionally, Hilton Honors members can continue to enjoy exclusive membership perks during their stays. The property’s reimagined atmosphere will be ready in time for major sporting events, including the highly anticipated NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in February 2026 and Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in February 2027.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a series of strategic senior leadership changes aimed at enhancing its evolution into a more brand-focused enterprise. These adjustments reflect Hyatt's commitment to refining its leadership structure to better serve guests, owners, and developers across its five distinct brand portfolios: Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, and Essentials.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 SH Hotels & Resorts, the parent company behind 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major transformation—a rebranding to Starwood Hotels. This move revives the iconic brand founded nearly 30 years ago by Barry Sternlicht and signals the company’s ambitious plans for global expansion.

A New Era for Starwood Hotels
Starwood Hotels is poised for significant growth, with over 40 properties currently open or in development across four continents. The rebranding reflects a blend of legacy and modern innovation in hospitality.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – The Hoxton, Florence has officially opened its doors in the historic heart of Florence, Italy, becoming the second Hoxton property in the country following The Hoxton, Rome. Featuring 161 rooms across two distinct buildings, this latest addition blends heritage and contemporary design, offering an unparalleled hospitality experience.

A Unique Architectural Blend
The hotel is spread across a 16th-century Renaissance palazzo, which retains its original facade and outdoor arcade, and an adjoining 1980s structure designed by renowned architect Andrea Branzi. The palazzo preserves its historical charm, while Branzi's design incorporates a timber-slatted facade and linear modernist architecture, creating a striking contrast between old and new.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has announced its latest expansion with a new Motel 6 property near the Las Vegas Strip. Scheduled to open in May 2025, the 295-room hotel will be among the largest in the company's portfolio, offering an affordable and convenient lodging option for business and leisure travelers alike.

Strategic Expansion in a High-Demand Market

“This new hotel marks an important step in our expansion,” said Sonal Sinha, CEO of G6 Hospitality. “Las Vegas is one of the most visited destinations in the world, and we’re excited to offer travelers a high-quality, budget-friendly stay. We appreciate our franchise partners at S.R.E Enterprises LLC for their collaboration in bringing this project to life.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 — The hospitality industry has become increasingly crowded as brand companies continue expanding through mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth. While this expansion provides hotel owners and consumers with more choices, it also brings an unintended consequence: multiple brands within the same company often share similar room counts, amenities, and price points, leading to internal competition. Despite this overlap, such competition may not necessarily violate the area of protection (AOP) provisions in franchise or management agreements. As a result, hotel owners face potential revenue reductions, raising questions about the effectiveness of AOPs in shielding them from intra-company competition.

The Role and Limitations of AOPs

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 — The latest Q4 2024 Meetings & Events Pulse Survey from Global DMC Partners (GDP) reveals a tightening of budgets within the meetings and events industry. The survey, which gathered 127 responses from industry professionals across various regions, highlights key trends affecting planners and suppliers, including rising costs, sustainability integration, DEI efforts, and the increasing adoption of AI.

Generational Workforce Trends in MICE
The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) workforce is currently dominated by Generation X (50%), followed by Baby Boomers (25%) and Millennials (23%). This generational mix offers a balance of experience and fresh perspectives, shaping the evolving landscape of event planning.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – DerbySoft has announced its acquisition of artificial intelligence products from Arise, an AI automation platform specializing in streamlining travel agent–hotel communication and commission reconciliation. This strategic move is set to enhance DerbySoft's capabilities in providing seamless transactions between travel management companies (TMCs) and hotel chains.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Mar. 5, 2025 – The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation (JWASM Foundation) have announced the establishment of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Workforce Apprenticeship Fund. With a $5-million investment, this initiative will enable the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality to develop and implement a pioneering apprenticeship program aimed at preparing students for careers in the hospitality industry.

Expanding Educational and Career Opportunities in Hospitality