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ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Building on efforts to bring essentials to new markets, Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand extension franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., celebrated the milestone opening of the brand’s 50th hotel this summer. The latest development milestone comes after several recent openings, including in the markets of Abingdon, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition, interest in the brand remains; in the first half of this year, the brand awarded contracts are The post Choice Hotels’ Clarion Pointe Brand Opens 50th Hotel appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

Marriott International, Inc. reported Q2 2022 results. Highlights include: Q2 2022 comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased 70.6 percent worldwide, 66.1 percent in the United States Canada, and 87.8 percent in international markets, compared to Q2 2021; Q2 2022 comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR declined 2.9 percent worldwide and 14.1 percent in international markets, while RevPAR increased 1.3 percent in the United States and Canada compared to Q2 2019; Q2 2022 reported diluted EPS totaled The post Marriott International Reports Q2 2022 Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA—Corry W. Oakes III, co-founder and CEO of OTO Development, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, leaving behind his beloved wife, Amy, and their three daughters Ashley, Elizabeth, and Lauren. “Corry was a beloved leader and a dear friend to so many in our community and our industry,” says Todd Turner, co-founder and VP/Real Estate at OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group. “His impact on our lives is as The post OTO Development Announces the Passing of Co-Founder and CEO Corry W. Oakes III appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

AUSTIN, Texas—BWH Hotel Group has integrated its central reservation system (CRS) with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud property management system (PMS) through the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform. Any hotel within the BWH Hotel Group portfolio—including Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group—can adopt OPERA Cloud. The Best Western Plus Alfa Aeropuerto in Spain has the offering live. “Innovation has always been a priority at BWH Hotel Group, and in today’s world as guest expectations The post BWH Hotel Group Integrates CRS With Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud appeared first on LODGING Magazine.