FOMO is not just a trendy acronym; it’s a powerful psychological phenomenon. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), is a universal sentiment that has carved a niche in the world of ecommerce marketing. Why do marketers love to use FOMO? The emotional impact of FOMO marketing is so compelling that 60% of millennials admit to making impulse purchases driven by their fear of missing out. Source: … [Read more...]
From national parks to air travel, this is how a US government shutdown could impact travellers
A shutdown could cost the tourism industry more than €100 million a day. A partial shutdown of the US government is looming and it could cause disruption for travellers across the country.Unless the US Congress passes government funding legislation that President Joe Biden can sign into law by midnight on Saturday 1 October, hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed. It … [Read more...]
Social Media Marketing Tips for Smart Hoteliers
There is no definitive guide to social media marketing because social media is constantly evolving. But the tips in this article can help you always stay ahead of the curve. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
What’s new at The Lodging Conference? Harry Javer weighs in
The Lodging Conference hit a major milestone this year: record attendance with 2,750 participants. Demand for travel—including business travel—is surely booming, and Harry Javer, president, The Conference Bureau Inc./founder, The Lodging Conference, is at the forefront. Along with his wife Elizabeth Wolff, Javer’s passion is providing attendees with a relaxed, comfortable environment to get … [Read more...]
Dellisart reports record growth
National hotel ownership, management and development company Dellisart LLC has experienced record growth for its subsidiaries Hotel Sales Max, Hotel Rev Max, Hotel Digital Max, as well as its full-service management company. Dellisart serves almost 100 properties through its various offerings. “2023 has marked a milestone for Dellisart, as we have experienced an unprecedented surge in demand from … [Read more...]
Chip Rogers talks industry challenges, goals for AHLA
Meetings and events are on the rise, especially as travel demand increases. Ahead of this year’s Lodging Conference, Hotel Business spoke with Chip Rogers, president/CEO, AHLA, about the show and what’s on the horizon for hospitality: What do you enjoy about The Lodging Conference? Why do you return year after year? Why do you think industry executives keep returning to the show year … [Read more...]
AHLA Foundation names Julienne Smith Castell Award recipient
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), honored Julienne Smith, chief development officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, as the 2023 recipient of the Peggy Berg Castell Award. Presented at The Lodging Conference, the award highlights women trailblazers who are paving the way for more women to rise to the top of the hospitality industry. In … [Read more...]
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines All-Inclusive Resort to Open Spring 2024
Tucked away against a rainforest backdrop between lush green mountains that meet a cobalt blue sea, Sandals Resorts' newest all-inclusive resort in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, will mark the ninth Caribbean destination and 18th Sandals Resort for Sandals Resorts International (SRI) when it welcomes its first guests on March 27, 2024. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Performance for Week Ending 23 September
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons reflected the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, according to STR‘s latest data through 15 April. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Mark Rivers Named Chief Executive Officer for Canyon Ranch
Rivers previously served as Canyon Ranch's Head of Resort Development and now, as CEO, will retain responsibilities for development and new business. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Two Thirds of Travelers Have Used AI or Plan To
In a survey of 1200 travelers, nearly two-thirds – 64 percent – said they expect to use AI to research or plan travel in the future or have already done so. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
$1 Billion Private Capital Investment Announced for Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev.
Plans include 10,000-seat state-of-the-art arena, cutting-edge golf facility, new 800-room hotel tower, 300 affordable riverfront residential units and more Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Amadeus Q4 Data Shows Global Hotel Occupancy is Trending Ahead of 2022
According to new Demand360 business intelligence data from Amadeus, global hotel occupancy levels up to the end of August 2023 have been an average of 10 percent ahead of 2022. For the fourth quarter of 2023, worldwide on-the-books occupancy data reveals that reservations are trending 11 percent ahead of those seen in 2022. In a further boost to hoteliers, global revenue per available room … [Read more...]
Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Vail, Colorado
Located at 1783 N. Frontage Road West, the all-suite property is owned by Vail Hospitality Group, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston/Katy Completes Renovation
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston/Katy — Photo by Hilton LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston/Katy has completed its renovation. As part of the renovation process, all guestrooms and public spaces at the 92-suite hotel were upgraded to include all seating, lighting, flooring, wall treatments and millwork. Window treatments, … [Read more...]
Hyatt to launch Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, that will feature private homes and remote hideaways in the U.S. The company has also sold Destination Residential Management to Lowe. When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to a … [Read more...]
City of Raleigh Selects Omni Hotels & Resorts for 550-Room Convention Hotel
Omni Raleigh Hotel — Photo by Omni The Raleigh City Council voted today to direct the City of Raleigh staff to enter into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop the highly anticipated convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be built on an … [Read more...]
Pendry Newport Beach Hotel and The Elwood Club Open in Orange County, California
Located steps from Fashion Island, one of Orange County’s premier shopping destinations, Pendry Newport Beach features 295 guestrooms including 114 suites overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor and/or Back Bay. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Myriad Hotel opens in former disco ball factory
US: Development firm Weyland Ventures in partnership with management company Common Bond Hotel Collection, has opened the boutique property Myriad Hotel in Kentucky. The 65-room hotel is located within the Highlands district of Louisville, Kentucky. It is housed in a former factory which was responsible for creating the majority of the world’s supply of disco balls. Design features of … [Read more...]
Sunridge Hotel Group Opens a Residence Inn by Marriott in Vail, Colorado
Residence Inn by Marriott Vail — Photo by Marriott Sunridge Hotel Group, an award-winning hotel owner and operator based in Mesa, Arizona, today announced the opening of the 146-suite Residence Inn by Marriott Vail. Located at 1783 N. Frontage Road West, the all-suite property is owned by Vail Hospitality Group, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group. General Manager Jeff Cote leads the … [Read more...]