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Finance and Development, Financial

UKHospitality Says Spring Budget Contains Very Little for Hospitality Businesses

March 7, 2024

Via: Hotel News Resource

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “The Chancellor missed a real opportunity today to show that he backs hospitality and understands the real pain they are enduring. “He had a chance to accelerate and unlock hospitality, but instead he […]


Finance and Development, Real Estate

Sheraton Hotel McKinney in McKinney, TX Listed For Sale

January 25, 2024

Via: Hotel News Resource

CBRE Hotels, as sole and exclusive agent for the owner, has been retained to offer for sale the fee-simple interest (with the leasehold interest in the Event Center) in the 187-room Sheraton McKinney. Positioned at the intersection of two prominent […]


Technology

Data Privacy Alert: Who is Responsible for Personal Data at a Hotel? – By Jim Butler

March 21, 2023

Via: Hotel News Resource

Data Security and Privacy in Hospitality – Who’s Paying the Bill? – By Robert Braun, Co-Chair, JMBM Cybersecurity and Privacy Group; Senior Member, JMBM Global Hospitality Group One of the most valuable assets of a hotel brand is information – […]


Technology

Invest in innovative POS technology to boost your venue

October 20, 2022

Via: The World of Hospitality

Given the recent huge technological shift when it comes to delivery, takeaway and dine-in, hospitality venues are under increasing pressure to meet higher customer expectations alongside demand for greater levels of convenience and choice. By investing in innovative POS technology, […]


Technology

RoboBurger secures $10M investment to support growth

October 20, 2022

Via: Restaurant Dive

The capital infusion will give RoboBurger the ability to better meet consumer demand. This vending machine-type offering can work in multiple settings, such as offices, universities, hospitals or transportation hubs, the company said in a press release. “Promethean believes that […]


Hotels

Kimpton Aysla Mallorca Resort Hotel Opens

October 5, 2022

Via: Hotel News Resource

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, has officially opened the doors to its first resort hotel in Europe. Located in Mallorca, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca emulates a sanctuary of luxury and wellness and […]


News

User Experience: The Secret to Tech Success in Hospitality

September 8, 2022

Via: Hospitality Net

Investing in technology is a great way to improve and increase the value of your hospitality business. Whether you are looking to boost internal operations or add to the guest experience, technology provides a versatile range of tools to help […]


Hotels

Hotel Investment Outlook Reveals 600,000 Hotel Rooms Planned and Under Development in the Middle East

September 7, 2022

Via: Hotel News Resource

Knight Frank, an independent global real estate consultant, and STR, a provider of benchmarking data and market insights for the hospitality industry, shared key insights into hotel investing ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) to be held at Madinat […]


Restaurants

Danny Meyer’s investment arm injects $10M into voice AI tech firm

August 24, 2022

Via: Restaurant Dive

ConverseNow’s growth reflects intensifying restaurant demand for labor-saving solutions as the industry struggles to navigate an historic talent shortage. The company has recorded 12-fold revenue growth over the past year, and CEO Vinay Shukla said in a statement that corresponding […]


Hotels

Cancun’s Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa Has Officially Opened Its Doors

July 15, 2022

Via: Hospitality Net

Resort & Spa, the latest family-friendly luxury offering from Mexican tourism pioneers, Royal Resorts®, has officially opened its doors. In celebration of the highly anticipated launch of the beachfront property located in the world-famous Cancun Hotel Zone, travelers can take […]


Technology

Hotel Technology Investments Now Stronger Than Ever

June 28, 2022

Via: Hospitality Net

San Francisco – Duetto, the hospitality industry’s leading software as a service provider of revenue strategy solutions, has seen a rapid increase in hotels adopting its cloud-based technology solutions. Today, the company announced a record-breaking 83.8% increase in rooms signed […]


Hotels

European Hotel Transaction Bulletin – Week Ending 17 December 2021

December 22, 2021

Via: Hospitality Net

American private investment firm Starwood Capital Group has entered an agreement to acquire the 420-room Iberostar Las Dalias, Costa Adeje in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, from Spanish tourism company and hotel group Iberostar Group, for a reported price of […]


Finance and Development, Financial

Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index fell 7.6% in November

December 8, 2021

Via: Hospitality Net

The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index fell 7.6% in November to a level of 5,099. Year to date through the first 11 months of 2021, the stock index was up 11.5%. “Hotel stock price volatility continued in November with both the […]


Finance and Development, Real Estate

Hotel Executive Commentary Highlights Busy Third Quarter for Transactions

November 10, 2021

Via: Hospitality Net

The hotel industry transactions environment came back with a vengeance during the third quarter after an extended gridlock induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and an associated bid-ask gap. A wave of deals were announced in conjunction with third quarter earnings, […]


Finance and Development, Markets

US Hotel Occupancy at 25-Week Low, But Performance Looks a Lot Like 2010

November 5, 2021

Via: Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel occupancy dropped to a 25-week low in the week ending Oct. 30, but comparisons to past years indicate that industry performance is not far off pre-pandemic levels. Weekly occupancy was 58.9%, down from 63.9% the previous week but […]


Technology

Choosing a CMS for Your Hotel Website – By Alyssa Fate

November 4, 2021

Via: Hotel News Resource

One benefit to being an independent hotel is the freedom to choose – in this case, the freedom to choose a content management system for your hotel website. With more than a handful of content management systems to pick from, […]


Technology

Amadeus Selected as Business Intelligence Provider for The Leading Hotels of the World

November 3, 2021

Via: Hospitality Net

Successful hotel sales, marketing, and revenue management strategies have always required reliable market insights. With fundamental shifts in travel habits and buyer behavior, the need for comprehensive and current data is more crucial than ever. As markets progress into various […]


News

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches IHG Skills Academy

October 28, 2021

Via: Hotel News Resource

Since 2004, IHG Academy has been offering people valuable work experience and life skills through hotel internships and placements globally, with more than 80,000 people positively impacted in the past eight years alone. To broaden its reach further, IHG Academy […]


Hotels

The Indian Hotels Company Limited Announces the Signing of Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

October 28, 2021

Via: Hotel News Resource

ndian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of Gorbandh Palace in Jaisalmer. The hotel will be converted into an IHCL SeleQtions hotel post comprehensive renovations. This hotel is in partnership with Historic Resort Hotels (HRH). Commenting on the occasion, […]


Finance and Development, Markets

Lodging Econometrics names top U.S. hotel construction markets

October 28, 2021

Via: Hotel Management

Analysts at Lodging Econometrics reported that the top five markets with the largest total hotel construction pipelines in Q3 by projects are: Dallas with 147 hotels and 17,711 rooms Atlanta with 139 hotels and 18,659 rooms Los Angeles with 133 […]