February 27, 2024
Via: Smart MeetingsSouth Florida offers luxury, wellness and experiences Touring through South Florida was almost an international experience as I explored all the different influences Marriott International has interwoven into their hospitality, culinary and wellness offerings. A true melting pot of culture, […]
Finance and Development, Trends
February 12, 2024
Via: 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 2, 2024
Via: Hospitality DesignRestaurant menus return with more personality, the Super Bowl temporarily drives up Las Vegas hotel rates, and the wellness industry meets the demands of two polarizing markets. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Restaurant menus make […]
Finance and Development, Trends
January 31, 2024
Via: Hospitality DesignHotel design impacts every aspect of a traveler’s experience. To get a sense of where hotel design is headed this year, we asked a handful of veteran designers to share what they predict we’ll be seeing in 2024. “Luxury hotels […]
January 19, 2024
Via: Hospitality DesignStarwood Capital grows its London portfolio, biohacking becomes the latest travel trend, and Singapore’s skyline blossoms with a new greenery-wrapped hotel. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Starwood Capital acquires 10 London hotels In a reported […]
Finance and Development, Trends
December 12, 2023
Via: Smart MeetingsPrioritizing wellness in meetings and conventions is rapidly evolving from a nice-to-have feature to an essential component of creating a productive and positive meeting. Today, meetings and convention planners have an opportunity to enrich their gatherings like never before to […]
Finance and Development, Trends
December 11, 2023
Via: Smart MeetingsFood is what connects people. It brings people together without needing any introductions or explanations. It is what sits people from different backgrounds down at the same table and share a sensory moment that creates a memorable experience. For a […]
Finance and Development, Trends
September 19, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm has identified five major travel trends in global air travel this summer. These have been revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin markets compared to last year and to pre-pandemic levels […]
July 18, 2023
Via: Hospitality DesignIn a striking blend of historic preservation and cutting-edge design, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort has been reimagined. Located on the sacred lands of Kaupulehu—Hawaii’s largest island—the resort’s second chapter draws inspiration from the nuances of the destination as well […]
July 18, 2023
Via: Hotel News ResourceSofitel Adelaide Hotel Acquired For AUD154 Million Australia-based, hospitality fund manager, Salter Brothers have acquired the Sofitel Adelaide hotel from the hotel’s developers, Australia-based Palumbo Family, for AUD154 million (AUD613,545 per key). Located within the CBD at 108 Currie Street, […]
November 9, 2022
Via: Hospitality DesignA former concierge doctor providing on-call services to patients, Jonathan Leary is attuned to the impact of the built environment on minds and bodies. So it’s no surprise to him that many people are averse to typical spaces focused on […]
October 5, 2022
Via: Hotel News ResourceKimpton 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 […]
Finance and Development, Markets
September 28, 2022
Via: Hotel News ResourceCanada’s monthly hotel occupancy reached its highest absolute level for any month since August 2019, according to STR’s August 2022 data. August 2022 (percentage change from July 2019) Occupancy: 76.4% (-3.0%) Average daily rate (ADR): CAD212.38 (+14.6%) Revenue per available […]
Finance and Development, Real Estate
September 12, 2022
Via: Hospitality NetArch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space, the latter of which it gained […]
July 15, 2022
Via: Hospitality NetResort & 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 […]
May 4, 2022
Via: Hospitality NetAt the 2021 Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Conference, leaders in the industry focused on developing deep insight into the complexity of challenging topics, while also remaining on the tangible ground, offering modern solutions to current problems. A wide diversity of voices […]
February 16, 2022
Via: Hospitality NetAfter spending a few days with 1,800 or so hotel industry participants at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit at and around the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live hotel in Los Angeles, the prevailing mood can best be described as “eager to […]
February 15, 2022
Via: Hotel News ResourceThe emergence of a new COVID strain, Omicron, in late 2021, threw the global travel sector into upheaval once again, as several countries re-introduced travel restrictions to combat the spread of the highly transmissible virus. The crucial year-end holiday season […]
February 15, 2022
Via: Hotel News ResourceMarina Bay Sands Singapore is Expanding with a USD1 Billion Hotel Renovation Billion Hotel Renovation on the Marina Bay Sands Resort (“MBS”). The 2,561-key property will be upgrading all its rooms and suites in Tower 1 and Tower 2, including […]
February 14, 2022
Via: Restaurant DiveThough many Big Apple restaurants and roughly 70% of local residents support extended outdoor dining, critics are frustrated that these rent-free and tax-free extensions haven’t been afforded to other businesses. Complaints of excessive noise and trash, unattractive dining structures, compromised […]