Extended Stay America announced the groundbreaking of the first new construction Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype in Wildwood, Florida. The franchised property is being developed by Southern Hospitality. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Archives for 13/02/2024
LivAway Suites Extended Stay Hotel Breaks Ground in Dewitt, N.Y. Near Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Since launching last spring, LivAway Suites now has five locations under construction and expects to break ground on 10 additional properties in 2024. LivAway Suites is on track to open its first locations this coming summer. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
96% of Travel Outlook Survey Respondents Plan to Travel Internationally in 2024
When asked about domestic U.S. travel plans for the year, 85% of respondents have at least one domestic trip planned in 2024, with 49% planning to travel domestically 3+ times during the year. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Nellie Dhanji Named Chair of the IHG Owners Association Global Board of Directors for 2024
Dhanji's tenure within the Association spans several years, during which she has made significant contributions to various committees and task forces, including the Digital & Distribution and Loyalty Committees and Emerging Leaders Network. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center Opens in Texas
$550 Million Hotel Development is Loews' Second Loews Property in the Metroplex, adding 888 rooms and 266,000 square feet of function space to Arlington's Entertainment District Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Vie L'en Resort and Residences to Open 2028 in St. Maarten
Seton Indigo Bay, on the southwest Dutch side of the island, Vie L'Ven will feature a collection of fully furnished residences, alongside a luxury five&star hotel. Of the 280 units, 190 units will be hotel rooms (60 of which will be suites) and 90 private residences. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel Opens
The hotel is the first five&star hotel to open at the Auckland Airport precinct, being only 100m from the front entrance of the international terminal. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Tony Machado Named Head of Design for Highgate
Prior to joining Highgate, Machado served as Senior Vice President and Head of Design at Starwood Capital Group/SH Hotels & Resorts. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Priceline Launches New AI&Powered Trip Intelligence Features
Priceline today unveiled its Winter 2024 Product Release featuring a new generative AI&powered slate of features, including major upgrades to Penny, its AI&powered travel assistant. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Role of USALI and Operational Benchmarking in Financial Management & By Arlene Ramirez
In the hospitality sector, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry 11th edition (USALI) serves as a standardized framework, enabling hotels to utilize operational benchmarking effectively to assess and enhance their financial performance. When hotels adapt USALI reporting, leveraging its structured approach, they can compare their financial performance against industry standards … [Read more...]
180 Room Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center Hotel Acquired by Peachtree Group
The seven&story hotel is located in the heart of the Denver Tech Center, one of the Denver MSA's prominent employment hubs and the largest office submarket outside of the Central Business District, with 8.8 million sq ft of Class&A space. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Bob W Secures €40 Million Series B Funding for Continued Pan&European Expansion
This round was led by Evli Growth Partners and joined by growth capital investors and prominent European entrepreneurs, including Taavet+Sten, the investment firm of Wise's founder Taavet Hinrikus and Sten Tamkivi, Flashpoint, and Supercell's co&founder Mikko Kodisoja along with existing investors. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Maestro PMS All&In&One Solution Provider Unveils 2024 Tech Roadmap Featuring AI Chatbots, AI Booking Engine, Embedded Payments and More
Industry leading property&management system is continuing innovations to its solutions helping to increase loyalty among guests and employees and drive revenues; New product enhancements to be revealed at the Maestro Users’ Conference in April Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Marriott International Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Fourth quarter 2023 comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased 7.2 percent worldwide, 3.3 percent in the U.S. & Canada, and 17.4 percent in international markets, compared to the 2022 fourth quarter Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
HB Exclusive: EFA curates collection for Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City
Eaton Fine Art (EFA), a full-service art consultancy firm, has revealed its collaboration with Los Angeles-based design firm, beleco for the curated art collection for Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City’s 225 guestrooms. Under the ownership of Xenia Hotels & Resorts, the recently renovated property reopened in late summer 2023, offering a renewed and artfully enhanced guest experience. Taking … [Read more...]
Jumeirah Group launches Exclusive Collection of suites and villas
EMEA/APAC: Luxury hotel company Jumeirah Group has introduced its Exclusive Collection of suites and villas, located across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Jumeirah’s Exclusive Collection has launched with properties in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bali, Capri, Dubai, Guangzhou, Kuwait, Nanjing, London, the Maldives, Mallorca, and Muscat. Highlights from the portfolio include: • Jumeirah Dar … [Read more...]
10 Best Coworking Spaces in Porto, Portugal
Lisbon has a reputation as one of the best cities for digital nomads in Europe. But I think Portugal’s second city, Porto, is just as good. In some ways, it’s even better. That’s why I’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to 10 of the best coworking spaces in Porto.Table of Contents I spent a month living near Porto last year and quickly fell in love with the place. Firstly, it’s quite a bit … [Read more...]
Raines Takes Growth to Next Level After 35 Years of Operating
You can’t succeed and thrive for 35 years and multiple generations without learning to pivot and adapt to change, and Raines has certainly done that. But for the longtime hospitality company, there has been one constant, and that is putting people first. It’s that philosophy that has been a core tenet of the integrated Florence, South Carolina-based development, management, and investment … [Read more...]
AHLA promotes five
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has made five promotions among its leadership team. Matt Carrier has been promoted to SVP, federal affairs, policy and research. In this role, he leads AHLA’s federal advocacy team, with a focus on congressional engagement and regulatory issues. Additionally, he continues to oversee the association’s industry research efforts. He joined AHLA in … [Read more...]
Highgate names Tony Machado head of design
Hotel management, investment and development company Highgate has appointed Tony Machado as head of design. In this new role, he will join LUCID, Highgate’s in-house design & construction studio, to oversee all aspects of design innovation and execution for the company’s portfolio, as well as Viceroy Hotels & Resorts. “Tony is a visionary whose work translating hotel designs into … [Read more...]
Patadyong Weaving at Bagtason Loom Weavers Association
Patadyong Weaving at Bagtason Loom Weavers Association: A Traditional Craft Revived Table of Contents Patadyong weaving is a traditional craft in Antique Province that has been passed down through generations. The patadyong is an indigenous Philippine rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt worn by both men and women of the Visayas islands. Patadyong Making at Bagtason Loom Weavers … [Read more...]
20 Best Things To Do in Windsor, Canada in 2024
Windsor is a criminally underrated tourist destination in Ontario, Canada. The fun city sits just across the Detroit River from the sprawling metropolis of Detroit itself – with the river marking the US-Canada border. We have visited Windsor countless times as we live only an hour away and usually use it for our land crossing to the USA. The gorgeous view of the Detroit skyline is not the only … [Read more...]
Peachtree Group acquires Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center
Peachtree Group has acquired the 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center. The company’s hospitality management team will operate the property. The seven-story hotel is located in the Denver Tech Center, one of the Denver MSA’s prominent employment hubs and the largest office submarket outside of the Central Business District, with 8.8 million sq. ft. of Class-A space, according … [Read more...]
Off the Cuff: Hotel Equities’ James Hansen
We chat with James Hansen, EVP, business development, Hotel Equities, about what makes a memorable hotel stay, why he chose hospitality, and even get a peek into his fantasy novel pastime. The post Off the Cuff: Hotel Equities’ James Hansen appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. Appeared first on: hotelbusiness.com … [Read more...]
Marriott reports 15% full-year ’23 RevPAR increase
Marriott International Inc. reported a fourth-quarter 2023 RevPAR increase of 7.2% worldwide. 3.3% in the U.S. & Canada and 17.4% in international markets, compared to the 2022 fourth quarter. “Our team delivered excellent results in 2023, as demand for our industry-leading portfolio of properties and offerings around the world continued to grow,” said Anthony Capuano, … [Read more...]
ibis İstanbul Şişli Welcomes Guests at a Prime Location
Offering an accessible, high quality and comfortable accommodation experience in more than 1260 locations around the world, ibis launches the first "Charlie's Corner" restaurant concept in Türkiye with 'ibis İstanbul Şişli'. ibis İstanbul Şişli, the latest addition to economy brand potfolio of Accor, a world leading hospitality Group boasting over 1000 hotels across the Middle East, Africa, and … [Read more...]
ESA breaks ground on first Select Suites
Extended Stay America has broken ground on the first new construction Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype in Wildwood, FL. The franchised property, scheduled to open in early 2025, is being developed by Southern Hospitality. “As the extended-stay segment leader, we are excited to unveil the Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype as we begin construction on the first property,” … [Read more...]
Lenders focus on cash flow metrics
Real estate investment banker RobertDouglas’ 10th Annual Lender Survey, just released, found that with inflation persisting and recessionary anxieties lingering—even as interest rates plateau—lenders in the hotel sector maintain engagement but have tightened underwriting standards to mitigate economic vulnerability. As a result, cash flow metrics and location/quality of the real estate are the top … [Read more...]
MURU in Doha: A Remarkable Culinary Destination Opening Soon
Doha, the vibrant capital of Qatar, is known for its luxurious lifestyle, stunning skyline, and burgeoning culinary scene. Adding to its gastronomic allure is the much-anticipated arrival of MURU, set in the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, a remarkable culinary destination set to open its doors soon. Promising a unique fusion of flavors, culture, … [Read more...]
Atzaró Group announce May 2024 opening of Atzaró Okavango Camp in Botswana
Atzaró Okavango Camp, opening May 2024 is a uniquely premium safari lodge in an unrivalled location at the heart of the Delta's meandering waterways in Botswana. Atzaró Group's latest expansion into Africa enjoys its own vast private concession allowing for complete isolation and an unforgettable experience, whilst the luxurious accommodation, facilities, and service provide a safari experience … [Read more...]