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Skift
08-07-2025
- Business
- Skift
Hilton Opens First Hotel Under New Brand for Traveling Workers
It says something about the strong demand for extended stay in the U.S. that Hilton has a 350-hotel pipeline for its new brand LivSmart Studios. Clearly owners want to build more. Hilton officially launched its newest hotel brand on Tuesday, opening the first LivSmart Studios by Hilton in Tullahoma, Tennessee, as the hospitality giant expands its presence in the extended-stay market to attract a traveling workforce. The 89-suite property marks the first open hotel under Hilton's 19th brand, which it announced in January 2024. The brand is designed for guests staying 20 nights or more, which is significantly longer than Hilton's other extended-stay brands Home2 Suites and Homewood Suites. "It's an extremely profitable segment and this is designed to be an extremely profitable brand," said Isaac Lake, brand leader. Hilton has over 90 signed contracts for additional LivSmart Studios in the U.S., including over a dozen in Texas. It has over 225 deals being worked out by its development team, Lake s
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A New Era for Long-Stays: Hilton Opens First LivSmart Studios Hotel in Tullahoma, Tennessee
The brand's second hotel is expected to open this summer in Kokomo, Indiana TULLAHOMA, Tenn. & MCLEAN, Va., July 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today debuted the first hotel of a game-changing new extended-stay brand, LivSmart Studios by Hilton. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma, an 89-room property in Middle Tennessee, brings a fresh new approach to a fast-growing category and will soon be joined by the brand's second hotel in Kokomo, Ind., which is on track to open its doors later this summer. Grounded in extensive research and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of long-stay travelers and hotel owners alike, Hilton identified a clear gap in the market—and responded with this purpose-built, innovative solution. Launched at a time with ever-increasing demand among traveling professionals, workers on extended assignments, relocating families and others in need of longer-term lodging, LivSmart Studios delivers a thoughtful experience that blends the comfort and functionality of studio apartment-style accommodations with the consistency, value and hospitality travelers expect when they stay with Hilton. "Hilton has a long track record of building innovative, category-leading brands that meet the evolving needs of guests and deliver strong value for owners," said Chris Silcock, president, Global Brands and Commercial Services, Hilton. "LivSmart Studios represents the latest chapter in our growth strategy as we expand our extended-stay presence with a product designed for longer stays. The debut of this new brand reinforces our commitment to offering a Hilton experience for every traveler and every stay occasion." The First of Many for LivSmart Studios LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma is conveniently located at 251 William Northern Boulevard in Tullahoma, a city known for its leadership in flight and aviation research and nearby cultural attractions. The new hotel, developed in partnership with 3H Group, Inc. and Aztec Group, LLC, encapsulates a brand that has been built from the ground up with input from owners every step of the way. "LivSmart Studios was born from a bold vision to meet the growing demand for accessible, high-quality accommodations tailored for longer stays," said Isaac Lake, brand leader, LivSmart Studios by Hilton. "The opening of our first property in Tullahoma marks a significant milestone in bringing that vision to life. As the brand continues to grow, we look forward to expanding into more communities and setting a new standard for long-stay hospitality." "Opening the very first LivSmart Studios by Hilton is a proud and meaningful moment for our team," said Hiren Desai, president and chief executive officer, 3H Group. "We are honored to partner with Hilton to launch this new, innovative brand and introduce it to the Tullahoma community. This hotel is laying the foundation for what will become a nationally recognized option for long-stay travelers, and we're excited to play a key role in the brand's journey ahead." Shortly following the brand's Tullahoma debut, Hilton expects to open its second LivSmart Studios in Kokomo, Ind., another high-need workforce market where long-stay travel is frequent and stable. Owned by Sun Management & Development Corporation, the 137-room property, located at 5138 Cartwright Drive, will serve travelers and professionals working in the automotive manufacturing and energy industries. With more than 90 hotels expected to open in the coming years and over 225 deals in various stages of negotiation, LivSmart Studios is Hilton's answer to the evolving needs of long-stay travelers, bringing bold, new energy to the segment. Appealing to the Long-Stay Traveler LivSmart Studios is designed to serve a vastly underserved segment—those seeking long-stay accommodations for 10 nights or more—while offering owners a cost-effective, scalable model backed by Hilton's world-class commercial engine. Collaborating closely with owners and developers has helped ensure that the midscale, extended-stay hotel brand delivers on operational efficiency and strong investment value. LivSmart Studios fills a critical void in the segment—offering a reliable, high-quality experience for guests and a compelling opportunity for owners. Hilton's research revealed that long-stay guests, including traveling nurses and relocating workers, prioritize simplicity, comfort and quality time. Bridging the gap between comfort and functionality, each suite at LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma and LivSmart Studios by Hilton Kokomo features amenities long-stay guests value most, including a full kitchen with a two-burner cooktop, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, high-quality cookware and kitchen tools for guests to prepare meals with ease and comfort during their stay. The layout includes a spacious bathroom, ample storage and flexible furniture that allow guests to eat, work and relax comfortably. Public spaces are thoughtfully designed to support longer-term stays, including a bright lobby with visibility into laundry and fitness areas, a retail market stocked with essentials and an outdoor patio with fire pits and grills. Hilton Honors members staying at LivSmart Studios are eligible to earn and redeem Hilton Honors Points, including earning three Points per dollar spent on their stay and 3,000 Bonus Points for every 10 consecutive nights. Members who book directly enjoy exclusive benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors mobile app. Hilton Honors is free to join and travelers can enroll online at As Hilton continues to grow its presence in the extended stay market, LivSmart Studios is strategically positioned to meet a critical need, offering a reliable long-stay experience that feels like home, but functions like Hilton. With a streamlined footprint, simplified staffing model and consistent guest experience, the brand is both cost-effective to build and easy to operate. LivSmart Studios owners also benefit from Hilton's commercial and operational systems, providing access to one of the industry's most powerful growth platforms. To learn more, visit or About LivSmart Studios by Hilton One of the latest additions to the Hilton portfolio, LivSmart Studios by Hilton is a midscale, long-stay hotel brand offering simplicity, consistency and convenience to guests who may be traveling for weeks or months at a time. LivSmart Studios hotels create a space where guests can seamlessly maintain their daily routines while also immersing themselves in the local community. Each property will feature a streamlined public area filled with natural light that includes a simple retail market, a large guest laundry room and a state-of-the-art fitness center. There will also be a spacious outdoor gathering area, which includes a fire pit, grills, and comfortable seating for guests looking to connect. Guest studio suites include a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and two-burner cooktop, along with ample storage options for the long-stay traveler. LivSmart Studio's pioneering vision for transforming the extended-stay segment is credited with Hilton's recognition as one of Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about LivSmart Studios at View source version on Contacts Audrey BrantzHilton Global Brand Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hospitality Net
29-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Everhome Suites Continues To Grow Its National Footprint With Nine New Openings And Groundbreakings Across Texas, Arizona, Oregon, And Ohio
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand's growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites' continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year. From Texas and Arizona, to Oregon and Ohio, we're seeing strong developer interest in Everhome Suites and consistent demand for midscale extended stay accommodations. Our latest openings reflect our commitment to delivering long-term value for franchisees while giving guests more options in fast-growing, strategically located markets. Ron Burgett, Senior Vice President, Extended Stay Development, Choice Hotels The newly opened and under-construction hotels—were developed with longtime collaborators of Choice Hotels, Highside Companies. We continue to see strong demand and resilience, coupled with limited new supply in the extended stay landscape. Launching these new Everhome Suites properties, a brand that provides a refined and favorable operating model, while exceeding guests expectations, demonstrates Highside Companies' continued dedication to extended stay hospitality, as well as our ongoing strategic collaborations with Choice Hotels. Justin Roberts, CEO of Highside Companies The hotel details are as follows: Texas Everhome Suites Bastrop , TX opened in February 2025. Located at 630 Agnes Street, the 114-room property is situated near natural attractions such as Lake Bastrop and McKinney Roughs Nature Park, and benefits from proximity to high-profile employers including SpaceX, Starlink, and The Boring Company. The hotel also sees traffic from events at the Circuit of the Americas and the Bastrop Convention Center. , opened in February 2025. Located at 630 Agnes Street, the 114-room property is situated near natural attractions such as Lake Bastrop and McKinney Roughs Nature Park, and benefits from proximity to high-profile employers including SpaceX, Starlink, and The Boring Company. The hotel also sees traffic from events at the Circuit of the Americas and the Bastrop Convention Center. Everhome Suites Waco , TX opened in March 2025. Located at 4301 S Jack Kultgen Expressway, this 122-room hotel caters to a diverse demand base, including travelers connected to Baylor University, leading regional hospitals such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Ascension Providence, and Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center, as well as a variety of manufacturers and development facilities such as AbbVie, Space X, L3Harris, and Mars Wrigley. The property's central location between Austin and Dallas makes it a key link in Texas's high-traffic corridor. , opened in March 2025. Located at 4301 S Jack Kultgen Expressway, this 122-room hotel caters to a diverse demand base, including travelers connected to Baylor University, leading regional hospitals such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Ascension Providence, and Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center, as well as a variety of manufacturers and development facilities such as AbbVie, Space X, L3Harris, and Mars Wrigley. The property's central location between Austin and Dallas makes it a key link in Texas's high-traffic corridor. Everhome Suites Brownsville , TX opened in April 2025. Located at 3215 Galeno Crossing, the 122-room hotel is positioned to support the booming economic activity at the Port of Brownsville, the nearby $16 billion LNG terminal project, and SpaceX's Starbase, the largest private employer in the area. The property is also near the region's leading healthcare facilities such as Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center, and Brownsville Community Health Center, as well as South Padre Island, a popular beach destination. . opened in April 2025. Located at 3215 Galeno Crossing, the 122-room hotel is positioned to support the booming economic activity at the Port of Brownsville, the nearby $16 billion LNG terminal project, and SpaceX's Starbase, the largest private employer in the area. The property is also near the region's leading healthcare facilities such as Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center, and Brownsville Community Health Center, as well as South Padre Island, a popular beach destination. . Everhome Suites El Paso , TX opened in April 2025. Located at 10740 Montana Ave, this 122-room hotel is ideally positioned to serve business and military travelers with nearby access to Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, and major defense contractors like Raytheon, Honeywell, and BAE Systems. The property also serves healthcare and education professionals and travelers with its proximity to Del Sol Medical Center, University Medical Center, William Beaumont Medical Center, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. opened in April 2025. Located at 10740 Montana Ave, this 122-room hotel is ideally positioned to serve business and military travelers with nearby access to Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, and major defense contractors like Raytheon, Honeywell, and BAE Systems. The property also serves healthcare and education professionals and travelers with its proximity to Del Sol Medical Center, University Medical Center, William Beaumont Medical Center, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Everhome Suites Amarillo, TX will open June 2025. Located at 11 Care Circle, the 114-room hotel will service the regional medical hub — with more than 1,000 hospital beds within a half-mile radius of the property, at Baptist St. Anthony, Northwest Texas Healthcare, Amarillo Veteran Affairs Healthcare and Vibra Hospital of Amarillo. The hotel will also serve educational facilities such as Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and School of Veterinary Medicine, and various agricultural and livestock manufacturing facilities such as Tyson Foods. will open June 2025. Located at 11 Care Circle, the 114-room hotel will service the regional medical hub — with more than 1,000 hospital beds within a half-mile radius of the property, at Baptist St. Anthony, Northwest Texas Healthcare, Amarillo Veteran Affairs Healthcare and Vibra Hospital of Amarillo. The hotel will also serve educational facilities such as Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and School of Veterinary Medicine, and various agricultural and livestock manufacturing facilities such as Tyson Foods. Everhome Suites Georgetown, TX broke ground in March 2025 and is scheduled to open in September 2026. Located at 301 N Interstate Highway 35, this 115-room hotel is strategically situated to serve the rapidly expanding Austin metro. Surrounded by leading employers in the microchip, EV, and AI sectors—including Samsung, and ZT Systems—the property will also benefit from proximity to Southwestern University, Texas State University – Round Rock, and top medical facilities undergoing multimillion-dollar expansions. Arizona Everhome Suites Yuma, AZ will open July 2025. Located at 2011 E 18th St., the 122-room property is positioned to support military travelers with nearby access to MCAS Yuma, the largest Marine Corps aviation installation in the world. Additionally, the property will serve medical travelers with its proximity to Yuma Regional Medical Center, and various other business-focused guests as a result of the San Luis Port of Entry and various agricultural support facilities. The property will also benefit from a significant influx of seasonal tourism during the winter months. Oregon Everhome Suites Salem, OR broke ground in April 2025 and is slated to open in the third quarter of 2026. Located at 4370 Commercial St SE, this 114-room hotel expands the brand's presence into the Pacific Northwest, offering convenient access to local healthcare institutions such as Salem Hospital, and state agencies including the Oregan Department of Administrative Services, Oregon Health Authority, and Oregon Department of Human Services. Salem also has popular spots for outdoor recreation like Minto-Brown Island Park, Bush's Pasture Park, and the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge. Its central location is designed to serve travelers connected to Oregon's capital city, whether for business, government, or extended family visits. Ohio Everhome Suites Dayton, OH will break ground June 2025 and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Located at 7030 Miller Lane, the 114-room hotel is strategically positioned just off the I-75 and I-70 interchange—one of the region's busiest travel hubs. The property is well suited to serve highway travelers, military personnel, healthcare professionals, and corporate travelers with convenient access to the Dayton International airport, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton Children's Hospital, and Emerson Climate technologies. Everhome Suites provides all the comforts of home with fully equipped kitchens, spa-style bathrooms, spacious closets, premium one-bedroom suites with in-room washer and dryer, locally inspired touches, weekly housekeeping, free WiFi, pet-friendly options, multipurpose lobby, outdoor amenities like barbeque grills and firepits, tech-enabled Homebase Market, 24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes, and guest laundry facilities. Choice Hotels offers dedicated tools and resources for the extended stay segment, including for developers, the Choice Maps platform, which uses AI to identify high-demand markets. Also provided are specialized sales, revenue management, marketing, and operational support including the choiceEDGE reservation platform and choiceADVANTAGE, the property management system that helps manage room rates, distribution channels, and inventory effectively.
Hospitality Net
29-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Noble Investment Group Acquires Sixteen WoodSpring Suites Hotels
Noble Investment Group ('Noble') today announced the acquisition of sixteen WoodSpring Suites long-term extended stay properties through two portfolio transactions. These investments continue to advance the firm's institutional platform focused on branded long-term accommodations—an asset class at the convergence of hospitality, mobility, and America's accelerating demand for flexible, cost-efficient living solutions. 'As affordability challenges and workforce mobility reshape how people live, work, and stay, we're scaling a high-margin, service-light platform that delivers brand-backed reliability without the burden of traditional leases,' said Ben Brunt, Noble's Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer. Purpose-built for today's evolving economy, Noble's platform leverages operational scale, brand trust, and market dislocation to create institutional-grade assets engineered to generate stable cash flow, hedge inflation, and deliver long-term value across cycles. About Noble Investment Group Noble is an award-winning real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector. With a track record spanning three decades, Noble has invested over $6.0 billion in communities throughout the country, adding value across cycles and supporting the significant creation of jobs. PERE has named Noble one of the Top 200 Global Investment Managers, and the firm has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Pensions & Investments and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. As a fiduciary to institutional investors, including foremost pensions plans, endowments, foundations, wealth management firms, and insurance companies, Noble's endeavors help to preserve and grow our limited partners' capital, which assists in providing retirement benefits for our country's teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, other pensioners, and financial resources for students to attend college. For more information, please visit
