Radisson Hotel Group concludes successful 2024 in SEAP: A Bright Future Ahead As 2024 draws to a close and the New Year approaches in the Asia Pacific region, Radisson Hotel Group stands poised for further growth and innovation. The past 12 months have been marked by significant strides, including the introduction of a dynamic new leadership team dedicated to the South East Asia & Pacific … [Read more...]
Archives for 19/12/2024
Sage Hospitality Group Partners with Park Hotels to Manage Hilton Denver
DENVER, Colorado—Sage Hospitality Group announced that Hilton Denver City Center, in the heart of downtown Denver, has joined the company’s portfolio. Sage has been retained by Park Hotels & Resorts to manage the property, making it the first partnership between the two companies. A well-known landmark in the Mile High City, Hilton Denver City Center will be the 18th hotel in Sage’s … [Read more...]
Event Management As a Career: Expert Tips on What You Need to Succeed
To help you develop your career plan in the event industry, we spoke with Ashley McNally, Digital Marketing Manager at Poached Jobs, a leading job marketplace for hospitality professionals. Here we share valuable insights and advice for anyone passionate about event management in the hospitality industry. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Top $7.2 Billion in November 2024
International Passenger Trips Drive Year&over&Year Sales Increase Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Growth for Week Ending 14th December
The U.S. hotel industry reported a positive year&over&year performance, with an 8.5% increase in occupancy and an 8.9% rise in average daily rates. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
IHG Opens Shanghai Snow World Hotel in Largest Indoor Skiing Resort
The hotel, now open, offers 272 rooms and 17 suites, all with direct access to over 90,000 square meters of year&round indoor snow. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Set for Major Revamp in 2025
The renovation will include a total redesign of all guest rooms, a significant upgrade of the conference facilities, and a complete overhaul of the lobby and dining establishments, Article One & American Grill and Bar. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa Unveils Multimillion&Dollar Transformation
The upgrade includes all 101 guestrooms and suites, the lobby, the check&in area, and meeting and event spaces. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Minor Hotels to Manage Landmark Queen's Wharf Residences in Brisbane
Minor Hotels has expanded its Australasian portfolio with the addition of the Queen's Wharf Residences in Brisbane. From early 2025, the company will take over the management letting rights for the residential development. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Tripadvisor to Acquire Liberty TripAdvisor in a Second Quarter Deal
Tripadvisor, Inc. and Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. have announced a merger agreement in which Tripadvisor will acquire Liberty TripAdvisor. The deal is set to close in the second quarter of 2025. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Nuitee Raises $48 Million to Expand Its Travel and Hotel Connectivity Technology Solutions
By leveraging a modern tech stack and cultivating strong, direct relationships with hotels, Nuitee has positioned itself as a reliable and innovative solution for both suppliers and customers.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 12.19.2024 Technology solution provider Nuitee has raised $48 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel. Founded in 2017, Nuitee has rapidly become a global … [Read more...]
Resurgence of Business Travel: Four Emerging Themes
Business travel has regained momentum, with the global value pool projected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2024 & Technological solutions create new opportunities in managed and unmanaged business travel sectors Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Crowne Plaza Hotels Open in Adelaide and Sydney Airport
IHG Hotels & Resorts has bolstered its Crowne Plaza brand in Australia by opening two new hotels in Adelaide Mawson Lakes and Sydney Airport. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Boutique Hotel Set to Boost Downtown Lafayette's Economy
The project is scheduled to begin construction in Q1 2025 and be completed by Summer 2026. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
MBA in Hospitality: Developing the Most Valuable Leadership Skills
In this article, we highlight the most valuable leadership skills for today’s leaders and discuss how the skills modern executives learn in hospitality MBAs can travel across sectors. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
68 Room Comfort Inn & Suites Deland & Orlando MSA Sold
DSH Hotel Advisors, a Tampa&based hotel brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the sale of the 68&room Comfort Inn & Suites in DeLand, Orlando, finalized on December 11, 2024. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
LivAway Suites Breaks Ground on First Texas Location in San Marcos
The site is located at 1550 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666, close to city attractions. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, Arizona Sold
Chicago&based real estate investor and operator Waterton has announced the purchase of Poco Diablo Resort, a 137&room hotel in Sedona, Arizona. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Price Optimization: How to Drive Bookings with Dynamic Pricing
If you’re still setting your hotel rates solely based on seasonality or the distinction between weekdays and weekends it’s almost guaranteed you’re losing revenue to competitors. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
KPIs to Track for Successful EProcurement in the Hospitality Industry
In hospitality, efficiency and guest satisfaction are paramount. Which is why having effective procurement processes in place is crucial. eProcurement KPIs in hospitality provide valuable insights into the performance of your procurement operations, empowering you to identify the main areas for improvement, optimise your spending, and enhance your overall efficiency. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Snow over Sand: Why Winter Destinations Are Outpacing Tropical Getaways
Travel to northern destinations like Iceland, Finland, and Norway, typically associated with summer excursions, has surged in popularity during the winter months. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Dusit Hotels and Resorts Launch Two New Hotels in Thailand and India
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, a part of Dusit International, has announced opening two new properties: Dusit Princess Chiang Mai in Thailand and dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla in India. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Whitestone Companies acquires MN Homewood Suites
Whitestone Companies, a capital investment firm based in Columbus, OH, has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Mall of America. This 144-room extended-stay hotel, located across from the Mall of America and minutes from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, marks Whitestone’s first investment in Minnesota and its fourth Homewood Suites purchase in the past 18 … [Read more...]
Hyatt Enters Long-Term Licensing Agreement With Venetian Resort Las Vegas
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app, in the near future. Soon, World of Hyatt members and eligible meeting and event planners will be able to earn and redeem loyalty … [Read more...]
Opportunities and Challenges for Hoteliers: Insights from Cendyn World Tour 2024 – London
Not knowing your niche, too&aggressive marketing, and failing to re&market effectively to OTA traffic…these are all key challenges facing hoteliers at the moment. But there are some profound opportunities, too. Find out more about the insights that came out of the Cendyn World Tour 2024 – London event. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Closing the Curtain on the Era(s Tour): Unveiling Taylor Swift's Remarkable Influence on Hotel Industry Performance
The tour acted as an economic disruptor, especially for the hospitality industry, prompting speculation about the future of the 'Experience Era.' Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Drops in November 2024
The U.S. hotel industry recorded lower performance in November 2024 compared to the previous month, yet showed small year&over&year improvements Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
American Hotel & Lodging Association Applauds CR’s Lodging Fee&Transparency Provision; Urges Swift Passage
AHLA President & CEO Rosanna Maietta issued the following statement after federal lawmakers reached a deal to include in a year&end continuing resolution AHLA&backed legislation that would protect consumers from hidden lodging fees. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Proactive Hospitality Is Like Overdraft Protection
As a lodging industry training provider, we receive an extraordinarily high number of inquiries for guest service training specific to the topic areas of “handling guest complaints” and “service recovery.” While it is always great to see interest in these topics, we always prefer to deliver a more comprehensive approach to hospitality and guest services training that better serves all … [Read more...]
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville debuts
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch is now open in the Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, the second U.S. location for the brand. Developed through a partnership between New Orleans-based real estate firm HRI Hospitality and Nashville-based C. B. Ragland Company, and co-owned by Peachtree Group, the hotel features 210 rooms with 2,200 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting … [Read more...]