In this special report, LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler catches up with AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers to discuss the issue of human trafficking as the Super Bowl approaches. Rogers emphasizes the importance of increasing awareness, employee training and a recent fund generated for survivors, all aimed at helping the industry take the lead on fighting human trafficking throughout the … [Read more...]

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you are likely thinking of what you and your significant other should do to celebrate. If you are looking to shake things up this year, one idea you may want to consider is camping.That’s right, camping will give you and your partner the opportunity to experience new adventures together, unplug from your busy lives, work together, explore, and maybe … [Read more...]

By supporting the revenue manager’s role with LodgIQ’s technologies, hotels can be confident they are selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, for the right price, via the right distribution channel, with the best cost-efficiency.2.9.2023 In December, LodgIQ, the leading AI-powered revenue management technology provider, introduced Revenue Co-Pilot, a new initiative that … [Read more...]

Different generations interact with guest reviews differently. TrustYou’s latest consumer research reveals how hotels and destinations can adapt their offering for younger and older travelers. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The Canadian hotel industry roared back in 2022! ADR was 10% higher than 2019 in spite of occupancy remaining 6% lower, resulting in a 3.5% RevPAR lift from pre COVID market performance. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Leading Australian hotel, hospitality and tourism specialist, Rodger Powell, has been appointed by the IHG Owners Association as the Middle East, Africa and Asia (MEAA) representative to its Global Board of Directors. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

ACCOR has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team which will bring increased expertise and focus to Accor's operations across Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Fiji. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Phoenix’s hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) is forecasted to reach $419 for February 10-12, which would be the second-highest level for a Super Bowl weekend, according to STR. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

CBRE is the exclusive agent in connection with the solicitation of offers to acquire the fee-simple interest in the 152-room Sonesta Select Hotel located in the Chicago Suburb of Arlington Heights, IL. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Rockbridge and Makeready announce The Junto will open May 2023 in Columbus, Ohio and is now accepting reservations. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Retro Hospitality wanted to bring the expansion of the art and design-focused boutiques to the forefront of its digital story.2.9.2023 Virginia hospitality firm Retro Hospitality has selected Tambourine, the digital marketing company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations, to re-imagine the Quirk Hotels digital experience. With the addition of a second location in Charlottesville, … [Read more...]

2023 forecasted to achieve 10 percent organic growth compared to 2019 Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

This award was established to recognise the key role played by hotel asset management in sustainably growing asset value and driving underlying investment returns. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

At the close of 2022, hotel development in China continued to move forward despite the country’s economic slowdown. This deceleration, due in part to rigorous COVID restrictions, reduced demand for exports, and a real estate decline, is expected to rebound in 2023 as more cities implement relaxed COVID guidelines and consumer spending and real estate investing increase. Source: … [Read more...]

According to the Q4 2022 Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Asia Pacific region, excluding China, from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s total construction pipeline stands at 1,903 projects/404,222 rooms, up 5% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The company is also launching a new version of its Edge browser today, with these new AI features built into the sidebar. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Passport stamps are badges of honour for many travellers, forming a paper trail of their adventures.But they could soon be a thing of the past when entering the Schengen Area.The new automated Entry/Exit System (EES), due to launch in November 2023, will register non-EU visitors digitally, removing the need for physical stamps.“EES will replace the current system of manual stamping of passports, … [Read more...]

CEO of Parclane Daniel Melnyk is transforming the industry with next-level automation, insights, and industry expertise to turbocharge S&C systems and maximize revenue Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) today announced that it has achieved complete recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.Year-end reporting revealed that the perennially popular Bahamian destination's tourism sector finished out 2022 even better than 2019, its best performance year on record. The NPIPB also felt confident that is on course for a banner year in … [Read more...]

Performance recovery was substantial for most of Latin America’s hotel industry in 2022, with Mexico, Central America and South America easily surpassing their pre-pandemic comparables in revenue per available room (RevPAR). While all three experienced substantial growth in room rates, Central America came closest to 2019 level in occupancy. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]