With travelers in a spending mindset and evolving travel trends, hoteliers can tap into this lucrative season by embracing innovative strategies. We have combined key ideas to help you drive holiday group sales, boost bookings, and create memorable guest experiences.
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Aligned Hospitality Adds The Kennedy Hotel to Its Management Portfolio
PHOENIX, Arizona—Aligned Hospitality Management has added The Kennedy Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western, in Tucson, Arizona, to its management portfolio. This deal supports Aligned’s strategy of leveraging its knowledge and local insights to grow its footprint in the strong Tucson market. The Kennedy Hotel offers a nostalgic roadside motel ambiance with resort-style amenities. The … [Read More...]
Mocha Mousse is 2025 Pantone Color of the Year
The Pantone Color Institute has named Mocha Mousse, “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness,” its color of the year for 2025. “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, Pantone Color Institute. “Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, … [Read More...]
Hilton Milwaukee undergoes $40M+ renovation
The historic Hilton Milwaukee, the city’s largest hotel, is undergoing a renovation that is expected to cost more than $40 million and be completed by summer 2025. It will be the most extensive renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ history, encompassing the transformation of its guestrooms, 34,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event spaces and the lobby. “The Hilton Milwaukee has been a towering … [Read More...]
MGM Resorts promotes Ari Kastrati
MGM Resorts International has promoted Ari Kastrati to chief content, hospitality and development officer. In his new role, Kastrati oversees the company’s global design and development efforts and sports and entertainment partnerships. He also will continue to drive the company’s hospitality strategy, including the development of food and beverage and nightlife concepts, and lead the … [Read More...]
U.S. hotel results for week ending Nov. 30
Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower year-over-year (YOY) performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 30. Nov. 24-30 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 50.0% (-7.7%) ADR: $141.09 (-3.0%) RevPAR: $70.59 (-10.5%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa reported the largest YOY increases in occupancy (+13.2% to … [Read More...]