Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has found travellers were booking accommodation further in advance in 2023 across all regions, except in North America. The findings, revealed in Cloudbeds’ 2024 ‘State of Independent Lodging Report’, indicate that the average booking window – i.e. the number of days prior to arrival when travellers reserve a room – increased relative to the previous three years in Europe, LATAM and the Asia-Pacific region.
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U.S. Hotels Report Positive Year&Over&Year Performance for April 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance results from the previous month, but positive comparisons year over year, according to April 2024 data from CoStar. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read More...]
From Paper to Platform: Future&Proof Your Procurement Team With Digital Transformation & By Johannes Vocke, CFO, FutureLog
In an eye&opening survey by PwC, global procurement professionals have spoken when it comes to their digital transformation initiatives. By 2025, procurement departments have an average target of 72% digitalisation, with efficiency, transparency, traceability, and cost savings as some of their main drivers. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read More...]
Crystal Springs Resort Re&Engages Maestro PMS' All&In&One Multi&Property Solution to Boost Hotel and Spa Operations
After a brief hiatus, the premier golf and spa destination returns to Maestro PMS to improve on&property communications and unify operations; Visit Maestro in Booth #1844 at HITEC Charlotte Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read More...]
AHLA: 61 Percent of U.S. Travelers Are Planning Trips for This Summer
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 … [Read More...]
Hilton Shares Progress Toward 2030 Travel With Purpose Goals
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 … [Read More...]
Kempinski names Barbara Muckermann CEO
Luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels has appointed Barbara Muckermann as CEO. She previously led Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), a luxury and expedition cruise line. “I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand,” she said. “I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while … [Read More...]
Sonesta Executes 15 Franchise Agreements During Q1 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 … [Read More...]
Everwood purchases Hyatt Regency Green Bay, KI Convention Center
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. “This stunning property, nestled near the … [Read More...]
Image Hotels acquires SC Courtyard
Image Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Savannah has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott North Charleston Airport/Coliseum in North Charleston, SC. The hotel is near Charleston International Airport and offers guests access to the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, the Charleston Tanger Outlets, the Charleston Area Convention Center, the South Carolina … [Read More...]
THG adds Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South
The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), has added the 225-room Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South in Des Moines, WA, to its portfolio. “We are thrilled to be adding the Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South to our growing portfolio and continuing to reinforce our presence in the Puget Sound market,” said Douglas Dreher, CEO/principal, The Hotel Group. “THG … [Read More...]