This article examines Florence's tourism industry resilience amidst crises, including the COVID&19 pandemic, analyzing key performance indicators such as airport statistics, hotel supply, and operating performance. Despite setbacks, Florence witnessed a remarkable recovery, notably in 2023, with record&breaking Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). The analysis also highlights … [Read more...]
Archives for 21/02/2024
Hilton Accelerates Reports Record Room Growth in 2023 in the Caribbean and Latin America
Expects to bring first in market openings across multiple brands, including the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique and Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
McLaren Racing Extends to Hilton Partnership
McLaren Racing today announced an extension to its partnership with Hilton, with the company continuing as Global Hotel Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
More Canadians Are Planning to Travel in 2024 Despite Rising Costs
The cost of travel is on the rise, but that isn't stopping most Canadians from planning a vacation. According to a new study from Blue Cross, Canadians spent an average of $4,200 on their last vacation, and 94 per cent feel the cost of travelling is increasing. However, the 2024 Blue Cross Travel Study also reveals that more Canadians are feeling optimistic about travel and are planning more … [Read more...]
Twistic and WeavAIR Startups Win the UN Tourism Hospitality Challenge
The second edition of the UN Tourism Tech Adventures, along with Infecar is focused on Tourism Technologies and Solutions for Hotels and New Business Models Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hard Rock International Partners with Major Food Group to Bring New Dining Experiences to Its Properties
Through the strategic partnership with Hard Rock, MFG will act in an advisory role to curate new food and beverage programming at existing integrated resort locations such as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
NEOM Announces Elanan, a Wellness Retreat Located on the Gulf of Aqaba
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well&being experiences, set in the heart of nature. Its announcement marks the latest addition to NEOM & the evolving sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport Opens
Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport. The new hotel offers 150 rooms, upscale amenities and is located just a mile from Burbank airport and a short distance from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Raffles Trojena Resort to Open 2027 in the Mountains of Neom, Saudi Arabia
Raffles Hotels & Resorts and NEOM today unveiled plans to debut a new resort in Trojena, the year&round mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. The property is slated to open in 2027. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
London's Iconic BT Tower Sold and to Be Converted into a Hotel
MCR, the third & largest hotel owner & operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower & one of London's tallest buildings from BT Group. MCR will own the 620 & foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Cloudbeds Partners with Amadeus to Enhance Distribution Capabilities for Hotels Worldwide
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies, bringing together Cloudbeds’ award-winning hospitality platform and Amadeus iHotelier's cutting-edge technology.2.21.2024 Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software, today announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the travel industry. This … [Read more...]
Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Turkey
If you’re wondering what it’s like to be a digital nomad living in Turkey, you’re not alone. You’re making a very popular choice and, in all honesty, I can’t blame you. Turkey is a fantastic country with amazing scenery, culture, food, history, and friendly locals. But, before you make your final decision, it’s best that you know as much information about what it could be like, as possible. I … [Read more...]
M3 names new CFO and CTO
M3 LLC (formerly known as M3 Accounting Services Inc.), hotel accounting software and services provider, has added to its leadership team with the appointment of Rich Wilhelm as CFO and Parag Doshi as the chief technology officer (CTO). Wilhelm brings more than 29 years of experience to his role, overseeing the finance and accounting strategy of the company. With a background in the fintech and … [Read more...]
IHG’s Garner brand opens two hotels, plots growth
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened new Garner hotels in Macon, GA, and Oklahoma City, and has revealed that plans for the new midscale brand’s global expansion are now underway. Introduced in August 2023, Garner opened its first property last December in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA. within three months of its on-sale date. Since then, franchising availability has been announced … [Read more...]
JLL secures $30.6M financing for Hotel Granduca
JLL Capital Markets has arranged $30.6 million in financing for the 122-key Hotel Granduca in Houston. The firm represented the borrower, Transwestern Hospitality Group, and secured the five-year, floating-rate loan from Prime Finance. Built in 2006, the six-story hotel sits on 3.57 acres of land and features an Italian-inspired design. Its centerpiece is a landscaped interior courtyard with a … [Read more...]
Lori DeLeon joins LivAway Suites
Economy extended-stay hotel brand LivAway Suites has appointed Lori DeLeon as VP, national sales & marketing and facilitator of its proprietary sales platform, SellAway. DeLeon has more than 35 years of sales experience in national, regional and local sales and marketing for extended-stay properties. Her previous experience includes regional director of sales at stayAPT Suites and divisional … [Read more...]
Cloudbeds forms strategic partnership with Amadeus
Hospitality management software provider Cloudbeds has formed a strategic partnership with Amadeus, a provider of advanced technology solutions for the travel industry. The collaboration brings together Cloudbeds’ hospitality platform and Amadeus’ iHotelier technology to enhance distribution capabilities for hotels worldwide, according to the companies. Key highlights of the partnership … [Read more...]
Being BOLD: Wyndham Underscores Inclusivity for Hotel Ownership
There are numerous barriers to hotel ownership—like industry awareness, access to capital, and market knowledge—causing groups of entrepreneurs to be underrepresented in hospitality. To create spaces that encourage, promote, and assist these groups in becoming hoteliers, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts created two programs: Women Own the Room and BOLD (Black Owners and Lodging Developers). Less than … [Read more...]
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas opens following transformation
When it opened at the end of January, this newly transformed property became the latest hotel to join The Ritz-Carlton‘s collection of over 110 hotels and resorts worldwide. A property-wide transformation Following its 2022 acquisition by Trinity Investments and Partners Group, this property with a 38-year legacy began to undergo a $55 million renovation. Newly open as The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las … [Read more...]
What to Expect on a Galapagos Cruise with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
It was our second visit to the Galapagos Islands, and we were excited to join Hurtigruten Expeditions to go island hopping in Darwin’s Footsteps on their newly refurbished Santa Cruz II. This truly was our dream Galapagos Cruise. The first time we visited Galapagos National Park, we stayed on land and took water taxis and shuttles from island to island. That was fun, but this trip with Hurtigruten … [Read more...]
Ella brand looks to Mediterranean expansion
London-based alternative investor HIG Capital has officially launched its new hotel operating platform, Ella Hotels & Resorts. The business has been created by pulling together the hotel assets of several HIG affiliates, and will start with a portfolio of 13 hotels across Greece. These properties, adding up to around 4,500 rooms, will undergo expansion and refurbishment with the aim of … [Read more...]
MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower
MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group. MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
BT Tower set for hotel transformation after £275 million sale
UK: BT Group, which owns the BT Tower in London, has agreed to sell the 177 metre-tall building to owner-operator MCR Hotels for £275 million. The BT Tower is a Grade II-listed communications tower located in Fitzrovia, London. Upon completion in 1964, it overtook the Millbank Tower to become the tallest structure in London until 1980, when it was surpassed by the NatWest Tower. Since 1984, BT … [Read more...]
The TRIBE brand makes its debut in Italy with a new opening in Milano Malpensa
Guests can now check in at the new TRIBE Milano Malpensa. The opening marks TRIBE's entry into the Italian market, emphasizing the brand's growth plans to expand to 50 hotels worldwide over the next five years. TRIBE's offerings in Milan include 240 guest rooms, a gym, and a heated panoramic swimming pool. A signature feature of TRIBE is the central Social Hub in every hotel, which in Milan … [Read more...]
Unveiling Cas en Bas Beach Resort: Hyatt’s Caribbean Debut
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Wellington Estates announce the forthcoming debut of Cas en Bas Beach Resort, marking the introduction of the Destination by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean. Set to open in late 2024, the resort, nestled on St. Lucia’s northern tip, promises a blend of secluded luxury and cosmopolitan Caribbean charm. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Cloudbeds announces strategic partnership with Amadeus iHotelier
Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software, today announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the travel industry. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
IHG announces plans for new-build Holiday Inn in Guwahati
The 150-key Holiday Inn Guwahati is expected to open at the start of 2028. The hotel plays a role in IHG’s secondary market expansion plans in line with growing demand across the country. A burgeoning destination The new Holiday Inn will provide a new place to stay in the gateway destination to northeastern India, Guwahati, which is also a thriving economic hub featuring Special Economic Zones and … [Read more...]
KALDEWEI is starting 2024 with a washbasin campaign – new designs and even more sizes guarantee the perfect washbasin solution for the private customers, hotels and the project business
KALDEWEI never stands still. This is particularly evident when looking at the ever growing and evolving product range. A lot can be expected here in 2024: The specialist for plastic-free bathroom solutions is starting the new year with a spectacular washbasin campaign. Elegant bowls and practical built-in washbasins in 13 colours now complement the KALDEWEI portfolio made of recyclable steel … [Read more...]
Valencia Hotel Group and Vizergy Team Up for HSMAI Adrian Award
Valencia's Riverwalk Hotel awarded prestigious honor for creation of its new website in the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International's Website & Design category Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Correlation of Leadership Style and Incentives
Effective leadership is essential for a business's success, but each organization has its own leadership culture, and each team leader has their own management style. The challenge for hospitality firms is to create incentives that work for both team leaders and team members. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]