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Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it has arranged a total of $371.5 million in financing to facilitate the development of The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences. The luxury hotel and residences are planned for the heart of Nashville’s highly sought-after Gulch neighborhood. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Institutional Advisory, partnering closely with the Walker & Dunlop Hospitality Team, arranged the transaction for Tidal Real Estate Partners. Keith Kurland, Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Ari Hirt, and Michael Ianno of the Capital Markets team and Jay The post Walker & Dunlop Arranges $371.5 Million in Financing for The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

Vacation planning has traditionally been driven by a destination choice, but according to Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ newly released 2026 Trends Report, The Whycation: Travel’s New Starting Point, the question vacationers pose is shifting from “Where are we going?” to “Why are we going?” The survey of 14,000 travelers across 14 countries also revealed that purposes are becoming more emotional, with travelers desiring to rest and recharge, reconnect with others, or have meaningful experiences that reflect The post Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report Investigates the Rise of the ‘Whycation’ appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland—PM Hotel Group announced the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Merced, a newly constructed, full-service hotel in Merced, California. The property, positioned near UC Merced, downtown Merced, and major transportation corridors, is designed to serve a wide range of travelers, including business professionals, university visitors, and guests traveling for community, government, and leisure purposes. The newly built property will include contemporary guestrooms, flexible meeting and event space, and onsite dining, and it provides modern amenities, along with convenient access to the region’s key destinations. “Hilton Garden Inn Merced is an exciting addition The post Hilton Garden Inn Merced Opens appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

With America celebrating its 250th anniversary and hosting the FIFA World Cup games, 2026 promises to be a standout year in the country’s hospitality industry. As the new AHLA board chair, Liam Brown, group president, U.S. and Canada, Marriott International, aims to work with the association’s team to support our hotel industry in taking full advantage of the imminent rise in demand. Coming off a strong 2025, AHLA is “starting from a position of strength,” The post Year of Opportunity: 2026 AHLA Board Chair Liam Brown Looks Forward to Leveraging Advocacy Momentum appeared first on LODGING Magazine.