Evolution Hospitality Adds The Brandywine to Its Portfolio
Evolution Hospitality has added The Brandywine, a 121-room boutique hotel in Radnor, Pennsylvania, to its portfolio. The property is part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and was developed by Brandywine Realty Trust. Its design draws on the history of rail travel along Philadelphia’s Main Line, with local artwork and period-inspired details. The hotel has two dining venues, Merrick’s Tavern and Pomelo Rooftop Terrace, as well as a 1,500-square-foot meeting space. It also offers covered parking, in-room dining, and pet-friendly accommodations. Read more
RAM Hotels Unveils a New Brand Identity
RAM Hotels has completed a company-wide rebrand as it moves further into the lifestyle hotel market. The update includes a new logo, website, color palette, and corporate messaging. The Georgia-based company says it will continue working with major brands such as Hilton and Marriott while building a portfolio focused more on distinctive properties and guest experiences. Its recent openings include AC Columbus Downtown and AC Hotel Auburn. RAM is also developing a Tribute Portfolio hotel in Eufaula, Alabama, expected to open in summer 2027, along with a Moxy and another upscale property in Columbus, Georgia. Read more
Hotels Look to In-Room Media for New Revenue
An opinion piece by Hotel Communication Network’s chief revenue officer examines how hotels can earn money from sponsored content shown on in-room tablets. The company reports that 97% of 179 surveyed luxury hotel guests found the content non-intrusive or were neutral toward it. It estimates that a 500-room hotel could generate about $257,000 in annual net revenue and savings through advertising and promotions. The article argues that relevant offers can also help guests find local restaurants, events, and hotel services. It stresses that hotels must control the content and avoid excessive or poorly targeted advertising. Read more
Airport Location Can Add Hundreds of Dollars to Travel Costs
A USA Today analysis ranks the most and least expensive North American airports based on the cost of an airport beer, overnight parking, and a nearby hotel stay. The study, conducted by Casino.ca, covered 50 major airports and used July 2026 prices. John Wayne Airport in California topped the list, with an average combined cost of $491.80. LaGuardia and Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport followed. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson was the least expensive, at $118.47. The findings show that ground expenses can vary widely depending on the airport, adding to the cost of a trip beyond airfare. Read more
Kentucky Castle Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Hidden Cameras
The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from a couple who say hotel guests may have been recorded without their knowledge. The couple stayed at the property in November 2025 and is seeking to represent guests who visited between June 2025 and October 2026. The case names the hotel's parent companies and former CEO Wes Henderson. Henderson has denied the allegations, and the hotel says a search by private investigators found no recording devices. The lawsuit follows separate allegations involving Henderson and has prompted further scrutiny of guest privacy and hotel security practices. Read more
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