Tag: travel

January 16, 2024

Generative AI was a groundbreaking development last year, with the emergence of popular chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard taking the technology world by storm. However, using the large language models (LLMs) powering these chatbots has several disadvantages, […]

January 16, 2024

Best-selling author, Will Guidara, claims “We are entering into a hospitality economy” – suggesting that what underpins the essence of hospitality, (service excellence, human interaction, personalization and the co-creation of memorable experiences), is actually what many sectors of industry are […]

January 12, 2024

Hilton names its new long‑stay hotel brand Just six months after its announcement, Hilton’s new studio apartment-style hotel offering—dubbed LivSmart Studios by Hilton—already has more than 350 deals in the works. The brand capitalizes on a guest segment that traveled […]

January 11, 2024

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is prepared to add nine new luxury properties to its portfolio in 2024. From adults-only retreats and urban gems to coastal resorts and countryside hideaways, here are the forthcoming additions to the independent hotel brand: The […]

January 11, 2024

U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons improved, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 January. 31 December 2023 through 6 January 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 46.8% (-0.7%) Average daily rate […]

January 10, 2024

Ever a city of reinvention, Las Vegas is now fashioning itself as a mecca for sports entertainment, too. The rapidly evolving landscape includes the recent Major League Baseball approval to move the Oakland A’s team to Vegas, where it would […]

January 10, 2024

Although Portland hoteliers’ hopes for 2023 were high due to a more robust convention calendar at the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) and a positive outlook for leisure demand in the summer, the year was challenging for the metro area. The […]

January 9, 2024

Designer Alfredo Paredes of his eponymous New York and Miami studio has introduced a new restaurant project: Sailor in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Created in collaboration with restaurateur Gabriel Stulman and chef April Bloomfield, Sailor is a neighborhood bistro that seamlessly […]

January 9, 2024

Max Brown Hotels has launched its inaugural boutique property in Milan, Italy. The opening of Max Brown Missori comes as part of the brand’s expansion under Amsterdam-based hospitality group Sircle Collection. The interiors of the new hotel were crafted by […]

January 8, 2024

Design studio Yabu Pushelberg was enlisted by French fine winery Moët & Chandon—part of luxury goods company LVMH—to weave a visual tapestry of heritage and celebration for its new bar nestled within Berlin’s iconic KaDeWe department store. The design of […]

January 8, 2024

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, located in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, has introduced six suites designed by late interior architect Bill Rooney and his team at Bill Rooney Studio. The suites capture the essence of a luxurious Tribeca home and […]

January 5, 2024

The Bouroullec brothers pave their own paths; architect, artist, and designer Emmanuelle Moureaux creates an ‘infinite’ installation for Bulgari; and Tripnotes shutters amidst an increasingly crowded AI trip-planning space. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. The […]

January 4, 2024

Unfolding across a 1,100-square-foot space, Café Mars marries Italian-American tradition with a bold and playful design concept. Located in Brooklyn, New York’s developing Gowanus neighborhood, the restaurant was dreamed up by New York-based Format Architecture Office in close collaboration with […]

January 3, 2024

The past year saw the continued influx of hotels opening worldwide. Among them were many diverse examples of placemaking and nature-focused design. Here are two projects, plus a deep dive into Hyatt’s Thompson brand, that garnered the attention of our […]

January 3, 2024

Marriott International, Inc., recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Beijing North Star Company Limited to open the third The Ritz-Carlton and the first Marriott Marquis Hotel in Beijing. Expected to open in 2026, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, North […]

January 2, 2024

Emeril’s, chef Emeril Lagasse’s iconic New Orleans restaurant that debuted in 1990, has reopened its doors after a three-month renovation. The space was redesigned under the guidance of Emeril’s son, chef E.J. Lagasse. Working with local architecture firm Rozas Ward, […]

January 2, 2024

The SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose has opened its doors in Montrose, Colorado. Located at 1655 E Main St. in Montrose, Colorado, the hotel features 45 well-appointed guest rooms, including two dedicated suites. After recently undergoing a refresh, the […]

December 29, 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on our strides to enhance your event planning and hospitality experiences. At Tripleseat, innovation is not just a goal; it’s a commitment. This year, we’ve raised the bar again with Tripleseat feature […]

December 29, 2023

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Taj Sawai, Ranthambore. Nestled on the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park, the hotel is the perfect sanctuary to enjoy a safari to spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing […]

December 28, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) yesterday announced the opening of Park Hyatt Marrakech, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco and growing the brand’s presence in Africa, joining Park Hyatt Zanzibar and the forthcoming Park Hyatt Johannesburg, […]