Our mission is enriching lives through such high levels of service and value creation that together, we redefine the standards of excellence in hospitality.

Packing Budgets with Purpose

Budget season is here—and Newport is leading with clarity. Fresh off the stage at the Southern Lodging Summit in Memphis, Wayne West III took the panel spotlight to share his vision for the year ahead. Inside, he shines a light on the strength of partnership with a valued vendor. Tim shares his playbook for smarter budgeting, Andrew underscores the importance of crafting a story worth telling, and Lizz reminds us that even in planning season, wellness deserves a seat at the table.

By Tim Hayes

Living Hospitality

What’s in your luggage for success? From wellness strategies to team celebrations and community impact, to leadership growth through LEAP and snapshots from hotel visits, discover how Newport is living hospitality this month.

By Lizz Chambers

Tell Your Story

Budgets aren’t just about math—they’re about meaning. Andrew unpacks how every dollar reflects what we value most, and how leaders can align resources with priorities. Discover his full perspective here.

By Andrew Carey

Cluster Conversations

driving budget success

This month marks the start of Newport’s sales cluster meetings—collaborative sessions led by Whitney Altizer and Ashley Unrue with our hotel sales leaders to align markets, share insights, and drive unified commercial strategies in business planning for 2026. With Columbia as the launch point and Brunswick up next, our teams are stepping into planning season positioned to stay ahead of the market shifts and growth.

Partner Spotlight

At Newport, our partners extend beyond owners and guests to include the vendors who stand with us every day. This month, Wayne spotlights a vendor collaboration that’s making a meaningful impact across our portfolio. Click to read the feature.

By Wayne West III

Peer Perspective

learning from our team

Eight years, nearly every department, and now the Assistant General Manager seat—Ryan Williams’ journey at Courtyard Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville, PA is a masterclass in grit, gratitude, and growth. From Bistro shifts to budget season, he’s proving that Living Hospitality happens one smile and one conversation at a time.

Click to read Ryan’s full story.

The Newport experience

travel the portfolio

From haunting history tours in Wilmington, to riverside leaf-peeping and wine tastings in Tappahannock, to trails and fall festivals in Fayetteville—September and October are packed with reasons to get away. Explore where to stay (and play) with Newport’s fall portfolio.

Read Harvest Trails

Careers at Newport

We believe that great service starts with great people. We're committed to building a team that values collaboration, growth, and excellence in hospitality. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, Newport is the place for you.

Explore our current opportunities and take the next step in your career journey with us.

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Work with Newport

At Newport, we specialize in creating strong partnerships with hotel owners and investors. Our focus is on delivering exceptional service, maximizing profitability, and driving long-term success.

Let’s work together to unlock your property's full potential. Contact Shawn Wallick, our Vice President, Chief Development Officer, to explore how Newport can help you achieve your goals.

📧 Email: shawnw@nhghotels.com

📞 Phone: 757-229-5645