Hotel News

Oravel Stays, the parent company of Oyo, announced a new corporate identity, Prism. And other hotel industry news.

Canada's domestic visitor spending is projected to grow more than 8.3%, more than double the year-on-year growth from last year. Plus, hotel deals and development news.

Many hoteliers seek a middle way between the straitjacket of chain conformity and the hardships of being operationally independent. Mayfield, a new brand from the creators of Magnuson Hotels, aims for a fix.

Yotel has the backing, the pipeline, and the owner pitch. Its new CEO Phil Andreopoulos is tasked with turning that into disciplined, profitable growth.

W New York Union Square reopened following a $100 million re-imagination of its 256 rooms and facilities. Plus other hotel deal and development news.

What’s in a name? For Oyo, now Prism, apparently quite a bit. But investors will look past the rebrand for proof the company is more than a startup in new clothes, and that its profits are built to last.

This report features conversations with industry leaders on AI, digital transformation, and the innovations shaping hotel operations and guest experience in 2025 and beyond.

Motel One says it has carved out a profitable niche by leaning on design flair, prime locations, and rate discipline. New private equity money from PAI is fueling its expansion plans.

Hotels may be adding jobs, but the sector still has a way to go to reach pre-Covid employment levels.

Hotels across the U.S. are preparing for a potential drop in international visitors as a new $250 visa integrity fee is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Plus more hotel deal and development news items.