Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced three signings across its fast-growing global luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Turks & Caicos for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Hotel Indigo. Developed in partnership with owner Molo Hotel Group and UK-based management group Lighthouse Hotel Management, both Slominski family owned companies, the resorts will mark IHG’s debut on the celebrated Caribbean island and are all

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Albania, Tanzania, Indonesia, Egypt, and El Salvador have been named the most-improved emerging economies for enabling travel and tourism development since 2019. Here are some insights.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

TFE Hotels has overhauled its member offering and taken it global with the launch of a multilingual personalised rewards program. The new eClub Member Program, which was 12 months in the making, replaces the group’s previous subscription-based model with a more user-friendly experience, offering login functionality, multi-level user access in every time zone, and instant benefits.

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Lodging

MAY 21, 2024

WASHINGTON—Sixty-one percent of U.S. travelers are planning overnight for leisure in the next four months and 34 percent expect to increase their overnight leisure travel this summer compared to last year, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. The poll found that 31 percent of U.S. travelers said they plan to increase their number of hotel stays this summer compared to last summer. […] The post AHLA:

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

Queensland’s Hamilton Island is set to welcome a AU$30 million boutique hotel by Hamilton Island Enterprises – the team behind luxury resort Qualia – in autumn 2025. Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, The Sundays is a family-friendly property positioned at the northern end of palm-fringed Catseye Beach. The 59-room hotel aims to reflect its tropical surroundings and blue water views with a serene colour scheme in guest rooms and a choice of either a balcony or terrace, overlooking t

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Barbara Muckermann, the trailblazing former CEO of Silversea, will become the first female CEO at Europe's oldest luxury hotel group. Muckermann is poised to usher in a fresh era of opulence and innovation at Kempinski.

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Lodging

MAY 21, 2024

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the execution of 15 franchise agreements during the first quarter of 2024 spanning several of the company’s brands. “The 15 signed franchise agreements during the first quarter underscore Sonesta’s momentum as we welcome new owners into our growing portfolio and expand our market presence,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and the president of franchise and development.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

Accor has teamed up with Woolworths Group on a partnership that marks the first one-way points transfer into the Everyday Rewards program. Through the partnership, members of the ALL – Accor Live Limitless program will be able to transfer their points to Everyday Rewards points, with 2000 ALL Reward points converting to 4000 Everyday Rewards points.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) in collaboration with Interlink and Vivo Beach Club today announced plans for the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Puerto Rico. Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde will be located in the buzzy Isla Verde neighborhood, one block away from Isla Verde Beach and walking distance to restaurants, shopping, historical landmarks and nightlife.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

Ovolo Hotels has launched professional haircare delivery at its hotels throughout Australia under a new partnership with Tresemmé. The complimentary Hair Service Menu, which is reported to be a world first, is accessible via a QR code in guest rooms at the group’s hotels in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Guests can order products as part of a multi-step regime, tailored for their hair type, for delivery to their room as soon as possible.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya, the Group’s 28th hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its 9th in the vibrant city of Riyadh. This new opening marks a significant milestone as the Group continues its expansion in one of the most dynamic regions of the Middle East aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to enhance the country’s economic and tourism landscape.

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: We're unpacking the travel industry's impact on jobs in India. There's no question the demand is there and companies want to hire. But we've also heard from industry leaders that it's going to be tough to retain the next generation of workers - changes are needed they say.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), and a leading national hotel management, development, and investment company, announced today the addition of the 225-room Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South, to their portfolio. This strategic move represents continued expansion for THG and underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Four Seasons is betting it is worth the long journey for guests seeking a new style of expeditionary luxury.

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Mohari Hospitality, a global investment platform with an emphasis on the luxury hospitality and lifestyle sector, and Weller Development Partners, a leading developer of luxury hospitality and branded residential properties, today announced a programmatic relationship that will unlock new opportunities for growth for both companies and further solidify Weller’s position as a preeminent developer in the luxury hospitality market.

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Life sciences events are more important than ever as face-to-face meetings return in force. Here’s how event planners can keep pace with rapid change in the industry, take advantage of accelerating tech innovation, and support the professionals tackling the top health challenges of the day.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Leading hybrid accommodation brand Generator has announced full conversion of its latest property, Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, following its official launch party on Thursday, 16 May. The hotel, which marks the brand’s fourth asset in the German market, comes as a result of Generator’s first third-party management deal in Europe signed with Schroders Capital.

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain practical insights, engage in thoughtful discussions, and connect with peers (and rivals).

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, is expanding its London presence in the serviced apartment space with three new openings, taking the brand’s total number of properties in the capital to 13.

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Lodging

MAY 21, 2024

Red Roof shared the opening of two hotels: the Red Roof Inn Charlotte-Airport and the Red Roof Inn Doswell-Kings Dominion. More details about the openings are below. Red Roof Inn Charlotte-Airport CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Red Roof announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Charlotte-Airport. Owner Shree Shradhaa Saburi LLC invested approximately $700,000 in renovations to the property, which included painting the exterior, updating the guestroom bathrooms, installing new guestroom seating and a

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Nestled in the Appalachian Valley is the Crystal Springs Resort featuring two hotels – Minerals Hotel and Grand Cascades Lodge – 10 dining outlets, eight wedding venues, six golf courses, 30 meeting venues, and two luxury spas. In addition to these guest-experience venues are indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art sports club, unique culinary experiences, and signature events.

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Lodging

MAY 21, 2024

Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s philanthropic arm, announced the latest progress towards their goals with the release of the 2023 Hilton Global Foundation Impact Report and the 2023 Hilton Travel with Purpose Report. Hilton’s Travel with Purpose Report outlines the company’s progress towards its Travel with Purpose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy to drive responsible travel globally.

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Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Capsule Hotel Market by Traveler Type (Solo, Group), Booking Mode (Online Booking and Offline Booking), Age Group (Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033". According to the report, the capsule hotel market was valued at $216.5 million in 2023 and is estimated to reach $460.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2024 to 2033.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

RMS Cloud, a leading global provider of property management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Murray as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024. Bringing a wealth of leadership experience and a track record of success in growing businesses, Murray has previously held key roles at renowned enterprises such as IBM and Amdocs.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Marriott International has entered into an agreement with the King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) to introduce a new W Hotels property.

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eHotelier

MAY 21, 2024

In recent years, the emergence of ‘wellness’ – a broader concept encompassing mental and physical wellbeing – has changed the way hotels sculpt their offerings to go far beyond the simple spa.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Anantara Hotels & Resorts, a pioneering force in luxury hospitality, is marking a significant milestone with a reimagined brand identity. The visual refresh takes an elegant, pared-back approach that enables each hotel’s unique character to shine - an increasingly important consideration as a run of recent openings across Europe, Middle East and Asia propelled the brand portfolio beyond 50 properties for the first time.

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Hotel Business

MAY 21, 2024

Hospitality software company Actabl , has named Andrew Arthurs its new president/COO. “I’m super excited to join Actabl,” Arthurs told Hotel Business. “It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact in the hospitality industry, which is the industry I’ve served for my entire professional career over two decades. The Actabl team has worked tirelessly over the past 18 months to bring together four companies in a meaningful way that delivers an optimal experience for their custome

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

Image Hotels, a fully integrated hotel development and management company based in Savannah, Georgia and operating through the coastal South since 1978, today announced the acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston Airport/Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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Hotel Business

MAY 21, 2024

An affiliate of Everwood Capital Partners has acquired the 241-suite Hyatt Regency Green Bay and adjacent KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. An affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation purchased the properties. Under the new ownership, the hotel is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation. The operations are now overseen by Scarlett Hotel Group.

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