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ROW NYC Reopens in Times Square After Extensive Renovation of 1,300 Guestrooms and Public Spaces

📍 ROW NYC reopened in Times Square after multi-year renovations of 1,300 guestrooms and public spaces. Located steps from Broadway and major transit, it features Percy All Day, a 90-seat café/bar offering breakfast and evening bites, and "nyce things," a lobby retail concept. The lobby boasts a mural by Bryce Wymer and hosts events like DJ sets and curated viewing parties.

Choice Hotels Reports Record $340.6 Million Revenue in Q1 2026, With U.S. Room Openings Up 32%

💸 First-quarter 2026 highlights for Choice Hotels International, Inc.: Total revenue hit $340.6 million, with net income at $20.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.44. Adjusted EBITDA was $125.7 million. Global net rooms grew 1.7%, U.S. room openings increased 32%, and global franchise agreements rose 72% compared to 2025. U.S. RevPAR increased 1.8%. The global pipeline exceeded 77,700 rooms. Available liquidity was $474.0 million, and capital recycling generated $24.6 million.

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American Hotel & Lodging Association Criticizes Government Shutdown for Impacting Travel Industry and Workforce Stability

💰 Rosanna Maietta, CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, criticized the recent government shutdown's impact on the travel industry. The shutdown, which ended with the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security, left TSA officers unpaid and caused trip cancellations, affecting around nine million jobs dependent on travel. Over the past year, government instability has hurt consumer confidence and workforce reliability. Maietta urged Congress to prevent future disruptions to protect the travel economy.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Reports 8.5% Increase in RevPAR in Late April 2026, New Orleans Leads Gains

📅 April 19-25, 2026, ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry showed growth. Occupancy rose by 4% to 67.7%, ADR increased by 4.3% to $169.17, and RevPAR surged 8.5% to $114.45. Among top markets, New Orleans saw a 19% rise in occupancy to 73.7% and a 34.3% RevPAR increase to $155.18, while Las Vegas experienced a 17.8% ADR boost reaching $261.45. Notably, 21 of the top 25 markets reported RevPAR growth.

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LivAway Suites Breaks Ground on First Nevada Location in North Las Vegas, Expanding to 22 U.S. Sites

🏨 North Las Vegas sees the groundbreaking of LivAway Suites' first Nevada location. With 22 sites open or in development nationwide, and 10 more markets expected by year-end, they continue expanding. This property, near I-15, aims to attract healthcare workers, military personnel, and more, being close to North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base, and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. LivAway's integrated platform enhances performance and scalability, according to CEO Mike Nielson.

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Hyatt Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $38 Million and 5.4% RevPAR Increase from Q1 2025

💰 Hyatt Hotels Corporation's Q1 2026 results show a 5.4% RevPAR increase and a 5.0% net rooms growth in Chicago. Net income rose to $38M, with gross fees up 8.6% at $333M. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 2.1% to $266M, and 840,249 shares were repurchased for $135M. Total debt stood at $4.3B with $2.2B in liquidity. Notable openings included Andaz Lisbon and Shanghai ITC. A $0.15 dividend is declared for June 11, 2026.

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Woods Cove Inn in Laguna Beach to Reopen as Independent Boutique Hotel on May 11 under New Ownership

📍 Woods Cove Inn, a 22-room boutique hotel, will reopen on May 11 in Laguna Beach, California, along the Pacific Coast Highway. Owned by Blake Marriott, it transitions from the Sonder brand to an independent hotel with management by Parable Hospitality. Didi Shields serves as the general manager. The property features design by CPD Studio and includes amenities like natural wood touches, commissioned artwork, a swimming pool, and various curated guestroom offerings.

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Ensemble Assumes Management of Hotel Nia, Enhancing Its Silicon Valley Hospitality Portfolio with 250 Guestrooms

🏨 Ensemble has taken over management of Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection, in Menlo Park, CA. Opening in 2018, this hotel is part of the Menlo Gateway project in Silicon Valley. It features 250 rooms, over 21,000 sq ft of meeting space, and more. Ensemble aims to enhance guest experience and expand its presence in Northern California, where it manages several luxury properties. The hotel is close to major tech campuses like Meta.

U.S. Hotel Rooms Under Construction Decline 5.4% in March 2026, Continuing 15-Month Downward Trend

🏨 U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased for a 15th consecutive month in March 2026, per CoStar. The construction phase had 136,990 rooms, down 5.4% from March 2025. Final Planning saw 247,728 rooms, down 9.3%, while Planning counted 333,467 rooms, down 7.3%. Luxury hotels increased by 4.5% with 8,039 rooms. The most rooms in construction were in the Upper Midscale segment, 40,179 rooms. The pipeline is still moving forward, particularly from earlier stages into construction.

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