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A Marriott hotel is seen in Vienna, Austria, on April 9, 2018. (REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader/File Photo)
Aug 3, 2026

MD-based Marriott forecasts quarterly profit below estimates as Middle East revenue slumps

Bethesda-based Marriott International forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations as softer demand in the Middle East hurt hotel room revenue.

Chesapeake Harbour Marina in Annapolis. (Courtesy of Troon)
Jul 28, 2026

Annapolis marina partners with hospitality firm

Annapolis-based Trident Marine Group and Troon announced a partnership to enhance service offerings and market reach for both companies. 

Comfort Inn Oxon Hill has sold for $9.6 million. (Provided by Marcus & Millichap)
Jul 13, 2026

PG County hotel sold for $9.6M

A Comfort Inn Hotel located minutes from Washington, D.C., has sold for $9.6 million, real estate firm Marcus & Millichap announced.

Reflections of WTC and Bank of America buildings in the glass of the Convention Center. MF-D 12-4-00
May 15, 2026

MD tourism sees ‘uneven recovery’ amid convention center, downtown challenges

Maryland tourism faces uneven recovery as the Baltimore Convention Center's size and hotel closures impact the industry, though events and visitor spending remain strong.

A Marriott hotel is seen in Vienna, Austria, on April 9, 2018. (REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader/File Photo)
May 6, 2026

MD-based Marriott raises annual room revenue growth forecast

Bethesda-based hotel operator Marriott International raised its full-year forecast for room revenue growth.

A Marriott hotel is seen in Vienna, Austria, on April 9, 2018. (REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader/File Photo)
Feb 10, 2026

MD-based Marriott projects weak revenue growth on sluggish budget travel demand

Bethesda-based hotel operator Marriott International forecast 2026 room revenue growth below Wall Street estimates.

Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc. (File photo/Marriott International)
Jan 15, 2026

Marriott ruffles feathers by failing pledge to use only cage-free eggs

Bethesda-based Marriott faces protests as activists say the hotel giant failed to meet its cage-free egg pledge.

An aerial image taken this summer showing construction of the temporary casino. (Photo courtesy of Live! Casino Virginia)
Nov 24, 2025

Baltimore developer announces opening date for temporary Virginia casino

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia will open Jan. 22, 2026, pending regulatory approval, Baltimore-based The Cordish Cos. said.

A rendering of the planned downtown Frederick Hotel and Conference Center. (Plamondon Hospitality Partners)
Jul 16, 2025

MD officials OK ‘long overdue’ funding for downtown Frederick hotel

Maryland's Board of Public Works approved $7.5 million for the prolonged project to build a hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick.

A rendering of the planned downtown Frederick Hotel and Conference Center. (Plamondon Hospitality Partners)
Jul 1, 2025

Plans for Frederick hotel and conference center take step forward

Plamondon Hospitality Partners marked a major step forward in development plans for a hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick.

Dupree Braswell is a 2025 Community Service Star of the Year. (Photo by Eric Stocklin)
Jun 10, 2025

Maryland hotel association celebrates record-breaking industry awards event

The Maryland Hotel Lodging Association hosted its largest-ever Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon, honoring 258 hospitality professionals.

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Oct 12, 2021

Marriott International, Howard U. to address racial equity in hospitality industry

Bethesda-based Marriott and Howard University are partnering to discuss the need for more diverse and equitable opportunities within the hospitality industry.