Tag: hotel

May 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C — As Congress considers additional stimulus legislation to address the economic and health fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, AAHOA highlighted specific steps lawmakers can take to help the hotel industry in a letter to Congressional leadership. The letter, […]

April 27, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to devastate the hotel industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released new data today showing that 70 percent of hotel employees have been laid off or furloughed as eight in 10 hotel rooms across the […]

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and the related restrictions on travel, business activity, and individual movement are having an unprecedented impact on our industry and economy. Hotel owners, operators, lenders and investors are all facing greater challenges than ever anticipated as they […]

March 27, 2020

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has created unprecedented challenges for our industry, our hotels and our Team Members. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) is taking decisive action to protect the core of its business and support affected Team Members until […]

March 9, 2020

While home TV tech keeps marching on, hotel TVs seem hopelessly behind: They feature few channels, no on-screen menus and lots of other outdated annoyances. So what’s the problem? It’s not just you. Hotel TV systems are a constant pain […]

February 28, 2020

As we continue to ramp up our 2020 digital strategies, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve with the latest changes in the digital landscape. This month’s updates include changes to featured snippets, key points to consider when deciding […]

February 3, 2020

Many hoteliers for the last several years have minimized the impact of short-term rentals on their bottom lines in what could be seen as an Airbnb defense. But a new report suggests that alternative accommodations, as well as growth in […]

January 30, 2020

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of its second Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Argentina – Hilton Garden Inn Neuquén. Designed, built and owned by ASPA Desarrollos Patagonia, the 130-room, new-build modern hotel in Patagonia’s tallest building marks the […]

January 27, 2020

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is thrilled to have re-opened its doors following a $90 million, multi-year renovation that touched all elements of the property. Ideally located in the heart of South Beach, Miami, the landmark hotel was originally imagined by […]

January 24, 2020

Last year, hotel spas in the United States notched 72.8 percent occupancy and grew average daily rate 3.5 percent to $287.45, according to the 2019 edition of CBRE’s “Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry” report. And while hotel spas grew […]