Kim Woinski

Orlando World Center Marriott completed a renovation of its Grand Ballroom spanning more than 36,000 square feet of event space. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hyatt marks 10 years of Unbound Collection with four new properties, while DoveHill acquires the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Connecticut. Plus, more hotel deal news.

The original soft brand, Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels has surpassed its 500th property milestone. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Wyndham surpassed 100 hotels in Mexico, a $500 million InterContinental breaks ground in Florida, and more hotel deal and development news.

Accor agreed to sell its stake in Essendi, formerly AccorInvest, to a Blackstone-led consortium for up to 975 million euros. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Service Properties Trust priced a $500 million public offering while Blackstone acquired Stanly Ranch through foreclosure. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

GlobalData and AHLA warn that U.S. airport delays are reducing hotel bookings in gateway cities. Plus, hotel deal news. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Minor Hotels launched Colbert Collection, a new global premium soft brand for independent hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Marriott launched Series by Marriott in the U.S. with a Santa Barbara conversion and signed 11 European hotel projects. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.