February 15, 2024
Hospitality DesignCaesars Republic Scottsdale, the first non-gaming hotel from Caesars Entertainment, is set to open its doors next month. Situated on the north side of Scottsdale, Arizona’s Fashion Square Mall, the 260,000-square-foot property features 265 guestrooms, including 28 suites and five […]
February 15, 2024
Hotel News ResourceWyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023. Highlights include: System-wide rooms grew organically by 3.5% year-over-year, a record high. Opened a record 66,000 organic rooms, representing a year-over-year […]
February 14, 2024
Hotel News ResourceThe opening of the IntercityHotel Bawshar in Muscat marks Deutsche Hospitality’s fourth IntercityHotel branded property in the Sultanate of Oman, and the sixth IntercityHotel branded property in the Middle East. The new hotel has 96 guest rooms and state-of-the-art amenities […]
Finance and Development, Trends
February 14, 2024
Hotel News ResourceFollowing the top email marketing trends for 2024 provides the latest techniques for engaging guests and getting the most out of your email communications. As an essential part of digital marketing for hotels, emails have the power to nurture guest […]
February 14, 2024
Hotel News ResourceSet against the backdrop of unobstructed views of downtown Houston’s skyline, the hotel captures the vibrancy of the city with a spa sanctuary, world-class dining, and spaces for weddings and events. Thompson Houston features 172 guestrooms, including 34 suites, with […]
Finance and Development, Trends
February 13, 2024
Restaurant DiveCoffee and tea are hot across foodservice — and c-stores play an important part in that growth. Overall, customer traffic at gourmet coffee and tea outlets grew 12% in the fourth quarter, according to Circana, while traffic in the overall […]
Finance and Development, Markets
February 13, 2024
Hospitality DesignA new report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that 72 percent of the 2,202 U.S. adults surveyed plan to maintain or increase their number of hotel stays in 2024 compared to 2023. The survey found that […]
February 13, 2024
Hospitality DesignFour Seasons Hotels & Resorts is set to open its second hotel in Hangzhou, China this year. The forthcoming 214-key property will be housed in the Hangzhou Center Tower, situated a new mixed-use development project that spans 1.6 millions square […]
February 12, 2024
Restaurant DiveThe partnership is a way to enhance the guest experience by “making it easier than ever for hotel guests to get a meal, snacks or convenience items delivered right to their hotel,” Rob DelaCruz, vice president and general manager of […]
Finance and Development, Markets
February 12, 2024
Hotel News ResourceElevate the guest experience For hotels, it’s more important than ever to offer experiences that meet guests’ evolving expectations. Achieve exceptional client experiences by enhancing your customer journey, actively pursue and promote sustainability initiatives, deliver seamless customer experiences, and consider […]
Finance and Development, Trends
February 12, 2024
Smart Meetings“It’s a hard reality that the industry has to face but we have to acknowledge it. We have to ask ourselves, ‘What do we do to combat?’” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One […]
February 9, 2024
Hospitality DesignThere’s a new way to experience the Eames collection, the home of the “father of Black history” will be restored, and the world’s largest cruise ship faces accusations of greenwashing. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. […]
February 9, 2024
Hotel News ResourceAs India stepped into the ‘Amrit Kaal’ on the country’s 75th Republic Day and embarked upon the journey of realising the vision 2047 for a ‘New India’, the Hotel Association of India (HAI) has geared up to host the 6th […]
February 9, 2024
Hotel News ResourceBest Western Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of Best Western SeaWorld San Antonio, located at 1605 W Loop, 1604 S, San Antonio, Texas. The hotel is owned by Aman Patel and features 70 guestrooms and 12 suites. Best Western […]
Finance and Development, Real Estate
February 8, 2024
Hotel News ResourceMCR has refinanced a 16-hotel portfolio for $333 million, generating $51 million of net proceeds. In less than three years, MCR doubled the portfolio’s net operating income, increasing it from $15 million at acquisition to $36 million. This represents a […]
Finance and Development, Markets
February 8, 2024
Hotel News ResourceU.S. hotel performance decreased slightly from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 3 February. 28 January through 3 February 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 55.2% (-0.1%) Average daily […]
February 8, 2024
Hotel News ResourceThe hospitality and tourism industry, with its evolving landscape, must strike a balance between embracing technology, fostering innovation, and creating unforgettable experiences for visitors. In this article, we will explore how the industry needs to shift its mindset, putting customer […]
February 7, 2024
Hotel News ResourceFor the first time, Accor joins the ‘A-list’ of global environmental non-profit CDP, as part of the leading companies regarding transparency, management of environment risks and demonstrating the rigor and ambition with which the climate issue is addressed in the […]
February 7, 2024
Hotel News ResourceIHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) yesterday announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rakuten Group Inc.’s travel reservation service Rakuten Travel, a leading online travel agency in Japan, to collaborate on a seamless travel booking experience […]
February 7, 2024
Hospitality DesignCBRE and JLL present the landmark Caribe Hilton to the investment community. Highly profitable and situated on its own 17-acre waterfront peninsula in the Condado district, this renovated 652-key resort offers tremendous upside potential in San Juan, a city with […]