A Food Lover’s Guide to the Nishiki Market Nishiki Market is a bustling marketplace located in downtown Kyoto, Japan. The market spans five blocks and is home to over one hundred shops and restaurants, each specializing in food and Kyoto specialties. Visitors to the market can find fresh seafood, produce, knives, cookware, Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood, and sushi. The market has a … [Read more...]
Archives for 02/10/2023
Spotlight Interview: Vaughn Davis, Managing Director of Dream Hollywood
10.2.2023 Vaughn Davis, Managing Director of Dream Hollywood, is a seasoned luxury hospitality leader with over a decade of experience in prestigious lifestyle hotels in New York and Los Angeles. Starting his career at Dream Hotel Group’s Dream Downtown in 2011, Vaughn’s vision and attention to detail have contributed to the successful launch of hotels across North America, in collaboration with … [Read more...]
Best Time To Visit Nairobi (Weather and Costs)
In this article, I’ll take you through the best time to visit Nairobi. I’ll focus on various seasons based on weather patterns and cost considerations, drawing from my extensive experience as a longtime resident of the city.Table of Contents Nairobi has been my home for over a decade. This East African city offers visitors a rich tapestry of attractions, ranging from a game park and historical … [Read more...]
FORT SAN PEDRO: The Smallest and Oldest Fort in PH
Fort San Pedro: A Historical Landmark in Cebu City Fort San Pedro is a military defense structure located in Cebu, Philippines. It was built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, the first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. The fort is situated in the area now called Plaza Independencia, in the pier area of the city. Fort San Pedro Entrance Considered the … [Read more...]
AHLA Statement in Support of the Modern Worker Empowerment Act
'As America continues to deal with one of the worst labor shortages in decades, hoteliers need flexibility to quickly hire contractors to meet a variety of expanding and contracting needs. ' Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Is the Party Over? New Data Suggests Revenge Travel May Be Ending Soon – CNBC
New reports show that, after years of inflation and rising travel costs, travelers may finally be curtailing their travel plans. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Travel SEO in the World of AI 'Answer Engines' – PhocusWire
For publishers and content creators, the furor surrounding the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT was certainly a shock. But for businesses dependent on Google’s organic search traffic, the initial hubbub on what generative AI would do to (human) content creation was just the warm-up act. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
CWT – Here is How to Navigate the New Cost of Travel??
In today’s business environment we’re used to figures defying expectation and have built up a resilience to change after the baptism of fire that was the pandemic and its economic fallout. But that doesn’t mean that managing travel and events for an enterprise organization is easy. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Red Roof Hosts Forum for Rebranded Women’s Leadership Program
Red Roof reported that its 2023 SHE Leads Forum, held Sept. 28-29 at The Fairmont, Dallas, sold out in record time—a testimony to both the quality of the conference and the heightened focus on empowering women in hospitality. LODGING was on hand to cover this dynamic event, attended by hotel owners, GMs, developers, investors, and industry professionals. Marina MacDonald, chief marketing … [Read more...]
WaterWalk Unveils LIVE | STAY Property in Jacksonville
Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk opened the doors of its newest property under the brand's Gen 2.0 model, WaterWalk Jacksonville, on October 2. Located at 8895 Perimeter Park Blvd. in Jacksonville, the property blends the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel and home with fully furnished 'STAY' units and ready-to-furnish 'LIVE' units. WaterWalk Jacksonville is nestled in the Deerwood … [Read more...]
MeetingPackage Secures $4.6 Million to Expand Its Hotel Meetings and Events Booking Solution Into North America
The software is the driving force behind the online booking experiences of over 6000 properties, ranging from independent hotels to global brands.By HTN staff - 10.2.2023 MeetingPackage, an all-in-one sales automation software specializing in venue and group bookings, has successfully secured a $4.6 million Series A funding round led by Scale Capital. The additional funding will reportedly be … [Read more...]
Amaala’s Triple Bay Marina set to become a world-renowned hub for luxury yachting
Ultra-luxury wellness destination, Amaala, one of Red Sea Global's (RSG) flagship regenerative tourism developments is pleased to announce its partnership with Monaco Marina Management (M3) to establish RSG's Amaala Yacht Club which will become one of the world's premier yachting destinations. Located along Saudi Arabia's north-western coast, the highly anticipated destination will be the first … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Property Tax Relief Varies By Geography – By Robert Mandelbaum
Based on a sample of more than 3,000 hotels from CBRE’s Trends in the Hotel Industry database, U.S. hotel property tax expenditures averaged $2,626 per available room (PAR) in 2022. This is 10.8% less than the $2,943 PAR recorded in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrently, the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for these same properties fell by … [Read more...]
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Fall 2023 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
Conducted in conjunction with HAMA'S 2023 Annual Fall Meeting that was held in New Orleans, the results were presented to media live with a concluding Q&A session via online conferencing. In total, 77 asset managers, comprising approximately one-third of membership, participated in the survey. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Charlestowne Hotels to manage The H Hotel
Charlestowne Hotels has continued its expansion in the Midwest with the management takeover of The H Hotel in Midland, MI. It is the company’s first property in the state and seventh in the region. The 139-room hotel, which has transitioned from a Dolce by Wyndham property, offers more than 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and even space, including a ballroom and outdoor … [Read more...]
Lowe Acquires Hyatt Vacation Rental Managament Business Covering 36 Properties in Colorado and Hawaii
CoralTree Hospitality to Assume Operations of Rental Units, Resort Facilities and Homeowners Associations in Premier Leisure Destinations Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
250 Room Ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy Hotel Opens
The new ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy has opened its doors in Rotterdam-Zuid, adjacent to the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Center. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Driftwood Capital, Berkadia team on FL hotel refinance
In a joint effort, Driftwood Capital and Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality have secured $47 million in refinancing for Driftwood’s Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown. Michael Weinberg and Scott Wadler, managing directors, Berkadia South Florida orchestrated the financing on behalf of Driftwood Capital. “West Palm Beach has experienced tremendous growth with several Fortune 500 … [Read more...]
AHLA Foundation: Hotel boards are becoming increasingly diverse
The percentage of hotel industry board seats held by Black members and women members, respectively, is going up. That’s according to recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation and conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management. The increase exceeds the 2022 average in both categories for firms in the Russell 3000 Index, signaling progress in the effort to diversify corporate … [Read more...]
Kimpton Hotel Breaks Ground on the Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove, California
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants broke ground last week for a new boutique hotel in the Northern California coastal community of Pacific Grove, on the Monterey Peninsula. The property is expected to open in late 2025. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
HSMAI Century Campaign: Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future – By Robert A. Gilbert
For close to a century, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields. Now, as we begin the countdown to our momentous 100-year anniversary in 2027, we’re excited to unveil the Century Campaign for the HSMAI … [Read more...]
HAMA Survey: Majority see complete RevPAR recovery by ’24
According to the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Fall 2023 Industry Outlook Survey, nearly 60% of its members believe RevPAR will return to 2019 levels for the U.S. as a whole next year. Almost 25% believe it will happen this year. The semi-annual report updated the opinions, experiences and predictions of nearly 80 hotel asset managers from the earlier spring conference survey with … [Read more...]
The OWO and Raffles London at The OWO Open
Raffles London at The OWO debuts with 120 rooms and suites, the Guerlain Spa, and a collection of restaurants and bars including three magnificent dining experiences by acclaimed chef Mauro Colagreco Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
WTTC and Saudi Arabia Extend Partnership Through MoU
Saudi Arabia is committing a staggering $800 billion to unlock the full potential of its breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures for travellers worldwide. This landmark agreement unites private and public sectors in a concerted effort to craft a sustainable blueprint for growth. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Aligned Hospitality Management adds two properties
Aligned Hospitality Management has expanded its presence in Arizona by adding two properties to its portfolio. With these portfolio additions, the company manages nearly 20 properties across various markets. The first property, Wingate by Wyndham Chandler/Phoenix in Chandler, AZ, has 64 keys and is situated minutes from Tempe Diablo Stadium, the spring training home of the Los Angeles Angels. Off … [Read more...]
Weekly Global Hotel Performance Trends from STR: 17-23 September 2023
As compared to the week prior, global occupancy (excluding the U.S) grew slightly, up 1.2ppts to 72.1%. There continued to be strong year-over-year growth with the measure up 4.6ppts. ADR showed solid gains, rising 11.8% to US$150, which was the first time above US$150 in the past five weeks. RevPAR growth remained robust, up 19.3% YoY to US$108. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Aimbridge EMEA Enters Spain, Manages Grand Luxor Hotel & Village
GLASGOW, Scotland and PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge EMEA has been appointed by Santa Maria Group to manage its independent, 402-key Grand Luxor Hotel & Village resort on the Costa Blanca. The deal marks a milestone for both companies, signaling their joint ambition to accelerate growth and provide experiences in the market. Aimbridge EMEA is expected to bring its two decades of operational … [Read more...]
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Celebrates Float out of Second Yacht, Ilma
Superyacht enters the water for the first time at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, moving one step closer to its debut in 2024 Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Help safeguard your hotel fitness center
We all know accidents do happen, but we seldom expect them to take place in a setting that is supposed to be a sanctuary of rest, relaxation and recharging. Unfortunately, as much as hotels want to create an environment that allows people to escape their problems, the hotel industry is not exempt from the potential of a mishap or a dangerous situation. A hotel gym, for instance, can be considered … [Read more...]
HB on the Scene: Q+A with Kirk Pederson
VP, Content & Partnerships Christina Trauthwein speaks with Kirk Pederson, president/CEO, Sightline Hospitality about what lifestyle hospitality means and alternative lodging opportunities. The post HB on the Scene: Q+A with Kirk Pederson appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. Appeared first on: hotelbusiness.com … [Read more...]