In 2024, the travel industry is witnessing a resurgence, with both business and leisure tourism expected to reach pre-2019 levels. As the competition heats up to attract travelers, particularly in the realm of wellness travel, it’s crucial for hoteliers to understand and cater to the evolving needs of their guests. Wellness Travel: A Priority Across the Board Research indicates that wellness is a … [Read more...]
AHLA to DHS: Expand H&2B Visas So Hoteliers Can Meet Demand
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey today thanked President Biden for signing legislation allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the number of H&2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas, and called on DHS to exercise that authority as soon as possible so hotels can hire the staff they need to maintain and expand their … [Read more...]
Super 8 by Wyndham Jasper in Jasper, TX Listed for Sale
A more 'hands on' investor will have the ability to realize the significant upside of renovating and owning a hotel property with further potential at a price well below replacement cost. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Menara Peninsula Jakarta Hotel in Indonesia Listed for Sale
Menara Peninsula Hotel is strategically located on the edge of the main business district in West Jakarta after the exit to the Slipi Highway. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Six Brand&New Riads to Open at Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco in July with the Hotel Set to Re&Open Fully in October
New renderings released for the three&bedroom Riads at Sir Richard Branson's Moroccan retreat, which will re&open in full following post&earthquake restorations Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Mall Hotel Sold
JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group represent the seller in the sale of the 127&key hotel Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Rock in Rio: Record Hotel Room Pricing Anticipated in Rio De Janeiro for the 2024 Music Festival
This year’s Rock in Rio festival is seeing extremely strong demand signals, helping to set record prices in the city. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Investment in the Alps Heats Up
Climate change is driving record transaction levels in high&altitude, luxury hotels Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group Targets Chinese Travelers with New Co&Branded Hotels and Amenities
Following the initial launch in 2019, Radisson Hotel Group will be launching eight additional cobranded properties in 2024 in EMEA across select Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection hotels, aligned with the full return of Chinese outbound travel. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
IHG Announces 24 New Signings in Greater China
IHG Hotels & Resorts held its first owner roadshow of the year in Beijing. It marked significant progress by signing 24 hotel projects across its essentials and premium hotel brands, including Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, and EVEN Hotels. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
MGallery Collection Signs New Property in Chengdu & Plans to Double Its Portfolio in Greater China in 2024
Chengdu Financial City & MGallery Collection will be the third hotel in the Chengdu area for the MGallery brand, joining Ocean Spring Resort Chengdu & MGallery and the soon&to&open Chengdu Expo Waterfall Hotel & MGallery later this year. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
How to Manage Cultural Diversity in Hospitality & A Quick Guide
Globalization, increasing freedom of movement between countries, and the growing interdependence of national economies have boosted cultural diversity in many industries. Nowhere is this paradigm shift more evident than in hospitality. How to manage cultural diversity effectively in hospitality is crucial in light of these changes. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
ASURE Accommodation Group Teams Up with SiteMinder to Increase the Revenue, Profitability of Its Member Base
New Zealand's ASURE Accommodation Group has teamed up with SiteMinder, as the premium motel chain looks to boost the revenue&generating capabilities of its property network. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
NetSuite Launches NetSuite Connector for Oracle MICROS Simphony
New integration helps hospitality businesses connect point&of&sale transactions and financials to drive operational efficiency, improve business visibility, and enhance the guest experience Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Common Causes and Effects of Hotel Drownings & By Raphael Nu&ez
Drowning is one of the most traumatic things that can happen in any scenario, but it is especially tragic when it happens at a hotel pool. For the most part, people stay at hotels for leisure and fun. Nobody has drowning in their plans, but unfortunately, they occur and must be acknowledged and addressed. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
FutureLog Achieves Milestone Year, Setting the Pace in Hospitality Procurement Technology Innovation in 2024 and Beyond
Key platform advancements included the launch of its Contract Management module, enhanced Recipe Management functionality and a Business Intelligence (BI) reporting suite. Additional developments included a streamlined goods&receiving process, free&text ordering, invoicing customisations, POS integrations, product certification handling and UX design overhauls. Source: … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Performance for Week Ending March 23rd
U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week but showed positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar's latest data through 23 March. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Auberge Resorts Collection to manage The Shore Club in Miami Beach
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been appointed by the Miami-based global developer Witkoff and Monroe Capital to manage The Shore Club Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Miami Beach. The reimagining of this icon in the heart of Miami—set to open in 2027—will see it restored and elevated. A historic landmark … [Read more...]
Cloudbeds Releases Its Inaugural State of Hostels Report with Focus on Technology-Enabled Efficiencies and Other Trends
Cloudbeds’ insights are grounded in data from 3,000 properties across 95+ countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.3.28.2024 Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for independent lodging businesses around the globe, has released its inaugural State of Hostels report. The first-of-its-kind report draws on … [Read more...]
A Dual Target: Hotel Executives on What It Takes to Be ‘Bleisure’ Ready
The portmanteau “bleisure”—a mashup of “business” and “leisure”—denotes a phenomenon for our time, a time when technology makes it possible to work, even long-term, from locations that can be explored for pleasure when off the clock, often with partners and families. Seven hotel executives recently described for LODGING the emergence and evolution of bleisure, and how their respective properties … [Read more...]