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🥇 U.S. Hotels Eye 2028 Olympics

The American Hotel & Lodging Association praised the White House’s creation of a 2028 Summer Olympics planning committee. AHLA pledged to collaborate on operational planning, staffing, and guest safety, preparing the U.S. hotel sector to deliver outstanding service during the Los Angeles Games. Read more.

🧴 Maine Considers Ban on Small Plastic Toiletry Bottles

Maine lawmakers recently proposed banning small plastic toiletry bottles in hotels to curb plastic waste. The measure is part of a wider push across the U.S. to replace single-use bathroom amenities with refillable dispensers. Several hotel groups, including Marriott and IHG, have already committed to the change, introducing wall-mounted dispensers for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in place of miniature bottles. Read more.

⬇️ Q2 Hotel Sales Total $3.3B, Average Prices Fall

LW Hospitality Advisors reports that Q2 2025 U.S. hotel transactions exceeded $3.3 billion over 89 deals—a 17% increase from Q1. However, deal sizes shrank 18%, and price per room dropped by 19%, as higher operating costs and interest rates put pressure on valuations. Read more.

🚩 Las Vegas Tourism Plummets—A Red Flag for the U.S. Economy

Las Vegas is seeing troubling signs as tourism slips by 11.3% compared to last year, especially in June, raising concerns about the broader economic outlook. The drop in visitors comes alongside decreasing convention attendance and lower hotel occupancy, signaling waning consumer confidence and international travel strains. Read more.

👑 Affluent Travelers Seek Authentic Luxury Over Standardized Experiences

A new Luxury Travel Report reveals that affluent travelers are shifting away from uniform, polished hotel experiences, favoring authentic stays with emotional and cultural connections. Nearly 70% believe modern luxury hotels have lost their character due to standardization, a trend described as the “beige-ification” of travel. Guests are showing a willingness to pay for stays that reflect local identity, people, and purpose, validating the value of independent, character-rich hotels. Read more.

✨ I.M. Pei–Designed Augusta Hotel Set for Breakwater-Led Renovation

Breakwater Hotel Group will lead the restoration of a historic I.M. Pei–designed hotel in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The project aims to preserve architectural significance while updating the property for modern hospitality demands. Read more.

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