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Spotlight Interview: Casey Zenner, Vice President of Global Sales at Kount

7.31.2023 Casey Zenner is a software sales veteran who, for the past six years, has been with Kount, a leading trust and safety technology solution provider. Kount, an Equifax company, uses data-driven decisions, advanced machine learning, and decades of experience to overcome the challenges that commonly plague today’s growing businesses, including hotels and other hospitality companies. … [Read more...]

25 Best Places to Visit in Arizona in 2023

Mountain peaks, endless deserts, lush forests, and red rock formations are just a few landscapes that make visiting Arizona such a phenomenal experience. Whatever your interests, Arizona will have something for you; few states in the US can offer all that this southwestern destination does.Table of Contents   The best places to visit in Arizona happen to be some of the best places to visit … [Read more...]

How Technology is Evolving the Future of the Hospitality Industry?

In this article, we will explore how technology plays a crucial role in the hospitality industry. We will discuss how technology can be used to improve guest experiences, increase operational efficiency, and reduce costs. We will also look at some of the latest hospitality trends in 2023 and how hotels can use them to stay ahead of the competition. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Data-Driven Partnership: Knowland and Amadeus Provide Respective Insights to Benefit Hotel Industry

At the recent HITEC 2023 conference in Toronto, executives from Knowland and Amadeus spoke to LODGING about the partnership their two companies formed to deliver new data insights that will allow the industry to understand key trends, measure performance, and plan for the future. Noting that meetings and events now are “back with a vengeance,” Patricia Shea, Knowland’s senior vice … [Read more...]

Hotel Data Security Update: Time is Short – Reporting Your Data Breach – By Jim Butler

This month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new rules requiring companies who experience a cybersecurity attack to publicly disclose the impact of the attack within four days. Hotel companies whose securities are registered with the SEC should take note of these regulations and develop a robust incident response plan. Bob Braun outlines the new regulations. Appeared first … [Read more...]

200 Room Crowne Plaza Geelong Hotel to Open 2026 in Australia

The brand new 200-room Crowne Plaza Geelong will open in 2026, part of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct development project, which forms part of the Geelong City Deal, a collaborative plan by the Australian and Victorian governments and the City of Greater Geelong to transform the region. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Arrives in Music City

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Formerly the historic Gray & Dudley Building, the property was converted to a 124-key boutique lifestyle hotel in 2017. The hotel remains a pillar of downtown Nashville's art district, offering an on-site art museum which serves as a unique venue for meetings and social events, and is … [Read more...]

MCR acquires two Phoenix hotels

MCR has acquired two hotels in Phoenix. The 169-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsdale – Old Town and the 121-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix-Biltmore are located in high-barrier-to-entry submarkets in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. With the acquisition of these hotels, MCR has nine hotels in the Grand Canyon State. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, the all-suite … [Read more...]

The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts Expands Footprint In South India With The Opening Of Its Second Hotel In God’s Own Country, Kerala

Introduces A Magical Backwater Experience With The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of its second hotel in God's Own Country, The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel, further consolidating its presence in Kerala and fortifying its resort portfolio. The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel perfectly complements The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel, and … [Read more...]

Hilton Garden Inn La Romana Dominican Republic celebrates its opening

LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The international known company Hilton Hotels & Resorts opens its doors to its Hilton Garden Inn La Romana hotel project in the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with a group of important investors under the company Riverhome Capital S.A.S., whose main shareholder is the prominent Dominican former major league player, Edwin … [Read more...]

Weekly Global Hotel Performance Trends from STR: 16-22 July 2023

Weekly global occupancy (excluding the U.S.) reached a post-pandemic high (72.5%) for the seventh time this year, narrowly clipping the previous peak recorded in the prior week (+0.1ppts WoW). The measure was up 5.4ppts YoY. ADR continued to grow strongly, up 11.6% YoY with RevPAR improving 20.5% YoY to US$113, which was the fourth highest result since March 2020. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]

Sonesta names Jim Mooney VP, sales

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has appointed Jim Mooney VP, sales, focusing on the company’s managed portfolio for full-service and focused-service sales. “In his new role, Jim will lead sales for Sonesta’s managed portfolio, a key component of the company’s continued growth,” said Garine Ferejian-Mayo, chief commercial officer, Sonesta. “We believe his … [Read more...]

Banyan Tree Group adds two

Banyan Tree Group, a global hospitality company managing more than 70 hotels and resorts across 23 countries, has appointed Tom Riley as senior executive director, acquisitions and development for the Americas, and Javier de Villanueva Baygual as business development director for Europe. Both will spearhead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, investments and business development in their … [Read more...]