City Express by Marriott’s North American Expansion Signals Strong Appetite for Midscale Hotels

(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s midscale ambitions are gaining visible momentum, with the company announcing it has reached 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties across the United States and Canada. The milestone comes just over a year after the brand was introduced to North America and reflects… Read the full news article

Marriott International brings City Express by Marriott to Japan with Osaka conversion, marking the brand’s Asia Pacific debut amid global expansion momentum

(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is bringing its fast-growing midscale brand City Express by Marriott to Japan, with two Osaka properties set to open in 2026 under a conversion and rebranding agreement with Pacifica Hotels G.K. The announcement marks the Asia Pacific debut of City Express by Marriott — a major… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Drives Hotel Growth with Conversion-Focused Brands and Strategic Partnerships

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to experience significant growth in conversions, with nearly 60 percent of global openings in Q1 2025 coming from conversions. Brands like Vignette Collection, voco hotels, and Garner hotels are driving this success, with new signings and openings worldwide. The acquisition of Ruby, IHG’s new premium urban lifestyle brand,… Read the full news article

Marriott International Expands Its Global Footprint with the Launch of Series by Marriott and Strategic Deal with Concept Hospitality

(IN SHORT) Marriott International launches Series by Marriott™, a new collection brand aimed at expanding its midscale and upscale lodging offerings. Through a foundational agreement with Concept Hospitality Private Limited, Marriott will bring The Fern brands into the Series by Marriott portfolio across India. This partnership will further Marriott’s growth in India’s emerging markets and… Read the full news article

Wyndham Rewards® adds the AmericInn® brand and its more than 200 midscale hotels to its growing portfolio

World’s most generous rewards program announces transfer ratio of 1,500 Wyndham Rewards points for every 1 Easy Reward point. Parsippany, N.J., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the award-winning guest loyalty program known for its groundbreaking simplicity and generous rewards, today (February 23, 2018) unveiled the addition of the AmericInn® brand and its more… Read the full news article