LODGING Staff

🏨 Hyatt Regency Times Square debuts in New York, owned by Argent Ventures and managed by Highgate, after a multi-million-dollar renovation. The hotel features 795 rooms, including a 969 square-foot penthouse with panoramic views. It offers a "MAMMA MIA!"-themed room and a lobby restaurant, Cue 48. The property provides 290,000 square feet of commercial space. The hotel is part of nearly 30 Hyatt locations in New York and the World of Hyatt portfolio.

🏨 In July, Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, Montana, will reopen after extensive renovations. Managed by Columbia Hospitality, bookings start July 27. Located near Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance, it offers 78 rooms, new amenities, and event spaces for up to 350 guests. The project, led by David and Simona Krug, enhances on-site activities like axe throwing and fly fishing. Dining includes Wild Rose and Old Piney Dell, with upgraded menus and dining experiences.

🏨 Hilton announced the Spark by Hilton Ponce, opening late 2025 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, marking the brand's debut in the Caribbean and Latin America. Owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., the hotel will feature 120 rooms near Ponce International Airport. Hilton's portfolio includes over 10 hotels in Puerto Rico and plans for 40 more properties in development across the Caribbean, within a broader expansion of 145 hotels in the region.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to expand in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal over the next 10 years. The strategic alliance aims to introduce 60 hotels, including over 50 La Quinta by Wyndham and 10 Registry Collection Hotels, with openings starting in 2026. This initiative addresses growing travel demand in the region, leveraging Cygnett’s network and Wyndham's brand strength to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Currently, Wyndham operates over 70 hotels in these countries.

🏨 Hilton, a leading hotel chain, hit a milestone with over 500 open hotels in Florida. In 2024, the state recorded 143 million visitors, aiding Hilton's growth. Hilton is expanding its lifestyle brands, with new Tempo by Hilton properties in Pensacola, St. Petersburg, and Fort Myers, and Canopy by Hilton in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Key lifestyle hotels include Thesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables and The Hiatus Clearwater Beach. Hilton's Florida portfolio spans 17 brands with nearly 140 new properties planned.