The rise of autonomous vehicles and shared mobility are among the top trends driving the future of transportation. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Archives for 31/10/2024
New Leadership Team Announced for Four Seasons Hotel New York's Fall 2024 Relaunch
The team comprises Michal Dedera as General Manager, Christopher Shiel as Director of Marketing, Chef Maria as Executive Chef, and Iwona Luksza as Director of Food and Beverage. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Managing Significant Change Through Hotel Projects
Ownership and influential stakeholders are entitled to make changes to hotel projects. You are delivering their dreams and foresight. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Rosanna Maietta As President & CEO for the American Hotel & Lodging Association
Having previously served as president & CEO of the AHLA Foundation and executive vice president of communications and public relations of AHLA, Maietta brings a deep understanding of AHLA’s mission. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Future of Travel by 2040: Insights from Google
By 2040, technology will significantly transform the travel industry, with virtual reality and AI playing a crucial role in enhancing customer experience. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Expedia Group and Microsoft Bing Launch Strategic Partnership
This collaboration aims at leveraging technological advancements to transform the travel experience for millions of consumers globally. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Accor to Launch Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences in Vietnam
Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences, located in the mountainous province of Lao Cai, will open in 2023. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Booking Holdings Sees 40% YoY Growth in Connected Trip Transactions with AI at the Helm
CEO Glenn Fogel highlights the role of AI in their strategy and the growth of alternative accommodations and other travel verticals. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Zaha Hadid&Designed ME Malta Hotel Opens Doors
he hotel is the first Maltese venture for ME by Meliá, following their successful collaboration with Zaha Hadid in Dubai in 2020. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Record Recovery for Asia Pacific Tourism in 2023, Continues Momentum in 2024
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released its Annual Tourism Report 2024, highlighting a solid recovery in international visitor arrivals (IVAs) throughout the Asia Pacific region post&pandemic. The report indicates that tourism numbers in 2023 nearly doubled from those in 2022, and this upward trend continues into 2024. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Hilton Hotel Launches as Part of Woking's Regeneration Project
The Hilton Woking Hotel, featuring 189 rooms in Victoria Square, has officially opened. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Tech Budgeting – 5 Ways to Plan Your Year
Owner&operators, executives, technology teams, and buyers are tasked with making the best decisions regarding potential changes to their technology infrastructure. With so many stakeholders involved, it can be difficult to structure the task of making solid technology purchase decisions. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
How to Market Your Hotel As the Ultimate Holiday Gift
This article explains how to market hotel stays as ideal experiential gifts to increase holiday bookings and off&season occupancy rates. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa to Continue Hosting NCAA Golf Championships Through 2028
The North Course at Omni La Costa, renovated by Gil Hanse, will be the venue for the season&ending collegiate championship. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Crowne Plaza Podgorica to Open as IHG's Seventh Hotel in Montenegro
The hotel, featuring 122 rooms, is located within the Capital Plaza mixed&use development, which is surrounded by several banks and multinational companies such as Deloitte, PWC, and The World Bank. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Investment Opportunity in Australia's Hotel and Travel Sector with Great Ocean Road Resort Site on the Market
The 1.2&hectare site offers potential investors an opportunity to tap into Australia's booming domestic tourism market. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Pricing for Buyouts: How to Maximize Revenue with Leisure and Corporate Groups
A hotel buyout gives the group exclusive access to your entire hotel, ensuring no outside guests can use hotel spaces and amenities. Here’s a step&by&step guide to help you establish buy&out pricing that attracts groups while optimizing your revenue. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Decreased Occupancy and Increased Development in September 2024
The U.S. hotel industry experienced a 2.5% decrease in occupancy and a 1.3% drop in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Latin America Sees Surge in Hotel Construction, Over 10% Annual Growth
The Latin American hospitality industry is experiencing significant growth, with hotel construction in the region expanding by more than 10% annually, according to the Q3 2024 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend report by Lodging Econometrics Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
HFTP Announces 2025 Hitec North America Advisory Council
An expert group of distinguished industry professionals selected to develop and coordinate the education program for HITEC’s North American event. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Monica Eisen Named General Manager for the Four Seasons Hotel Prague
After an illustrious career spanning nearly two decades with Four Seasons, Monica Eisen was appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Prague. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Survey Reveals American and Canadian Travelers Prioritize Cultural Exploration, Personal Safety, and Multi&Destination Journeys
Distinct travel personalities emerge between American and Canadian travelers, with differing spending habits, travel preferences, and sources of travel information. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Industry Witnesses Positive Growth for week ending 26 October
The U.S. hotel industry sees a year&over&year increase in occupancy and revenue, with Tampa and New Orleans leading the way. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Relay Hospitality Report 2024
Did you know the number-one hospitality trend among general managers is creating personalized guest experiences? Emerging technology is not here to replace personalization but enhance it. Explore the communication and hospitality trends driving best-in-class guest service in Relay’s first ever Hospitality Report. In the report, you’ll uncover: Five major hospitality trends, according to your … [Read more...]
Rosanna Maietta named AHLA president/CEO
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has appointed Rosanna Maietta as its next president/CEO, effective Nov. 14. Having previously served as president/CEO of the AHLA Foundation and the AHLA’s EVP, communications and public relations, Maietta brings a deep understanding of AHLA’s mission, operations, financials and people, and has solid relationships with AHLA’s key … [Read more...]
Machine & Taconic Capital debut Hollywood Volume
Machine Investment Group and Taconic Capital have opened of Hollywood Volume. Formerly tommie Hollywood, the property re-launches as a reimagined lifestyle hotel in Hollywood’s Vinyl District, joining Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio. “We are thrilled to join forces with Marriott’s fastest growing full-service brand, Tribute Portfolio,”said Eric Rosenthal, managing partner, Machine … [Read more...]
Drury Hotels opens hotel in Chattanooga
Drury Hotels Company LLC has opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place, the company’s first property in the market and fifth in Tennessee. The hotel features 210 guestrooms and suites and more than 2,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. This is the third hotel opened by the company in 2024, with four additional openings slated before the end of 2025. Other amenities … [Read more...]
Hyatt reports 3% RevPAR growth in Q3
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, reported systemwide RevPAR increased 3% compared to the same period in 2023. Q3 net rooms growth was approximately 4.3%. “We reported solid-third quarter results, with gross fee revenues reaching $268 million,” said Mark S. Hoplamazian, president/CEO, Hyatt. “Our pipeline reached a new record of approximately 135,000 … [Read more...]
DirecTV Hospitality becomes AHLA Gold Partner
DirecTV Hospitality and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) have entered into a multiyear agreement that establishes the in-room entertainment provider as a Gold Partner for America’s largest hotel association. As a Gold Partner, DirecTV Hospitality will combine its resources with AHLA’s network and reach to drive critical initiatives forward through robust advocacy efforts, … [Read more...]
LE: Latin America construction pipeline expands 11% annually
Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q3 2024 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend report signals growth for the region’s hospitality industry. The pipeline currently stands at 642 projects and 104,513 rooms, representing robust year-over-year (YoY) increases of 11% in project count and 10% in room count. Digging deeper into the pipeline data, LE’s report highlights several positive … [Read more...]