Hotel demand growth declined 1.5% in June while short-term rental demand rose 14.3%, suggesting that short-term rentals may be taking share from hotels. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Since joining HVS, she has advised on hotel investment projects and related assignments throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East and is responsible for the development of HVS services across Europe. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Surveys show that, even though Generation Z adults may not have reached their peak earning years, they may be more willing to spend money on leisure travel than their Gen X and Baby boomer peers. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

All-Inclusive Resort Chain Underscores Sustainability Efforts While Achieving Green Initiative Certification Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

I was invited to lead a session on traveler well-being at the recent GBTA meeting in Dallas. Such an interesting topic, as most of our customers now need to think about employee well-being standards while considering organizational goals and environmental impact. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

By Euronews  with AFP, AP Published on 16/08/2023 - 21:26 Firefighting planes are to be deployed to bring the fires under control after hundreds of hectares burned Firefighters were battling a raging wildfire in Tenerife, one of Spain's Canary Islands, on Wednesday.Local authorities and emergency services evacuated residents … [Read more...]

UK: Independent luxury hotel Broadwick Soho located in London’s West End is due to open its doors in November this year. The 57-room hotel, including nine suites and a penthouse, has been designed by Martin Brudnizki. Throughout the property a collection of artworks from Francis Bacon, Bridget Riley, Andy Warhol and William Turnbull will be on display, including the hotel’s five F&B … [Read more...]

By Euronews Travel  with AFP Published on 16/08/2023 - 18:00 Parisian authorities say they appear to have got stuck “because of how drunk they were”. Two American tourists were discovered sleeping inside the Eiffel Tower on Monday after getting stuck while drunk.Security guards found the two men in an area between the second … [Read more...]

ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner—an IHG Hotel. With a proposition of delivering “easy-going stays that get you on your way,” Garner is designed for travelers who want a reliable experience. The brand will offer an affordable price point alongside the things that guests value, such as a convenient location, a sound night’s sleep, and a … [Read more...]

Located in downtown Gainesville, GA, the Courtyard Gainesville has opened within The National mixed-use development, a revival and redevelopment of Gainesville’s long-vacant First National Bank by developer and owner Capstone Property Group LLC. “Courtyard Gainesville is officially open for business, rounding out our offerings at The National,” said Jeffrey Payne, chairman, Capstone Property … [Read more...]

Hyatt Studio Marysville — Photo by Hyatt Hyatt Studio Marysville — Photo by Hyatt Presidio Hotel Development LLC has entered into a franchise agreement with Hyatt for a 113-room Hyatt Studios hotel in downtown Marysville, California, located in Yuba County and part of the North Sacramento area. Marysville is an ideal location to develop a Hyatt Studios hotel due to the city's rapid growth in … [Read more...]

Hyatt Studio Mobile — Photo by Hyatt Hyatt Studio Mobile — Photo by Hyatt 3H Group, Inc, founded by Hiren Desai, an expert in the select service space, has entered into a franchise agreement with Hyatt to build the inaugural Hyatt Studios hotel in Tillman's Corner, just outside of Mobile, Alabama. The site will mark Hyatt's first branded hotel in the area and is strategically located near Mobile … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner – an IHG Hotel. “Garner is another exciting step forward in the transformation of our brand portfolio, bringing to the midscale market a brand we know owners and guests want from IHG,” said Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, who had revealed that the company would be launching a new brand during … [Read more...]

Slated to open Summer 2024, the four-story, 114-room property is being developed in collaboration with HighSide Companies, architect BRR Architecture, and general contractor Path Construction Northeast. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

PLANO—Aimbridge Hospitality has been selected to manage five Marriott properties recently acquired by Three Wall Capital, LLC (TWC), expanding a portfolio owned by the hotel investment group. Located in the Phoenix and Fort Lauderdale metros and totaling 642 keys, the five properties will be managed through Aimbridge’s Select Service Division. Aimbridge is now responsible for the management of … [Read more...]

UKHospitality Responds to July U.K. Inflation Numbers Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Preparations for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) are well underway, with the program set to take place at The Shore Club Turks & Caicos on Providenciales from October 9-13, 2023. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has opened the dual-branded Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel in Carlsbad, NM. The hotel is owned by Raj Bhakta and features 78 rooms, including four suites. The Best Western Plus side of the newly built property offers guestrooms and suites with flat-screen televisions, mini-fridges and microwaves, while rooms within the Executive Residency … [Read more...]

Aimbridge Hospitality has been selected to manage five Marriott properties recently acquired by Three Wall Capital LLC (TWC). Located in the Phoenix and Fort Lauderdale metros and totaling 642 keys, the five properties will be managed through Aimbridge’s Select Service Division. Aimbridge is now responsible for the management of nearly 80 extended-stay, select-service and full-service properties … [Read more...]

To gain a competitive advantage, hotel operators must embrace centralized data practices to help them level the playing field against established brands Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]