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The chatbot also believes there is a future in this profession. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

After three long years without face-to-face communication, the show industry is going back to live events. The format we all missed so much is making a comeback – with caution and lessons learned. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a franchise agreement with Scipion Real Estate and management company Panoram Hotel Management. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The Deloitte Global Boardroom Program's new research of directors and corporate leaders reveals underinvestment in technology and uncovers gaps in board engagement on digital transformation Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

By Richard Neville As executives in the global hospitality sector assess new market dynamics in the aftermath of a long pandemic season, they are coming to grips with significant shifts in what travelers worldwide now expect regarding their digital entertainment and information needs. The pandemic era’s shelter-in-place economy has not only left an indelible mark on consumers’ … [Read more...]

'The rate of inflation decreasing for three months in a row is promising but it remains the case that price rises continue to significantly hinder hospitality businesses' Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

As more companies adopt chatbots and other conversational interfaces to improve their customer service and operational efficiency, the need for talented individuals to develop, maintain, and operate these systems is also increasing. Against this backdrop, GlobalData finds that companies are posting jobs related to OpenAI, ChatGPT, OpenAI/ChatGPT. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The hotel also added 8 additional keys for a total of 51 guestrooms that includes Standard, Studio, and Suite accommodations. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Travel & Tourism jobs surpassing 2019 levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi - Overseas visitors spending more in Dubai than in 2019 Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

A tech veteran’s insider tips on driving next-level efficiencies, cost savings, and elevating guest service to successfully compete in today’s digital economy Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

US: Private equity firm Rockbridge has opened The Pennywell St. Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel, operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts.  The Pennywell is housed in the former Merchants-Laclede National Bank. Designer Jacky Arena Interiors oversaw the renovation. Now complete, the hotel offers 195 rooms, a lobby lounge, coworking spaces, a bar and restaurant, and a fitness centre.  The … [Read more...]

Brazil’s government relaunched its “Marca Brasil” branding and logo, created in 2005 and utilized through 2018, said officials at Embratur, the country’s tourism promotion agency. The branding represents a departure from the logo and messaging utilized between 2019 and 2022, officials said.The branding will be featured in Brazil’s international tourism promotion campaigns and represents “a new … [Read more...]

In January, the Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index surpassed both the S&P 500 (+6.2%) and the MSCI US REIT Index (+10.5%). Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Located next to the Presidential Palace in Maitama District, the hotel will be a 45-minute drive from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country's second busiest airport after Lagos. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Solonis, a provider of property management solutions, has partnered with Outrigger Hospitality Group to deliver its property management system and guest engagement technologies to its portfolio of 16 Hawaii Vacation Condo properties across Hawaii. “We appreciate Solonis’ thoughtful approach towards innovation and are pleased to partner with them to provide our condo owners and guests with new … [Read more...]

Smoking weed on the streets of Amsterdam's inner city will soon be banned, the city’s council has announced.The destination has long been known for cannabis but local residents have complained that overtourism is making the centre of the city unlivable. More than 18 million travellers visited Amsterdam last year.“Residents of the old town suffer a lot from mass tourism and alcohol and drug abuse … [Read more...]

Increases in occupancy, ADR and RevPAR continued to accelerate across Manhattan during the second half of 2022, according to PwC’s Manhattan Lodging Overview. Q4 RevPAR experienced a year-over-year increase of 54.2%, with the strongest gains in October—up 85.8%. Q3 RevPAR increased 75.1% from the same period in 2021. “RevPAR exceeded pre-pandemic levels at Manhattan hotels for the first time in 2H … [Read more...]

In the year-end 2022 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that at the close of the fourth quarter, Europe’s total construction pipeline stood at 1,711 projects/260,911 rooms. At the Q4 close, there were 784 projects/123,377 rooms under construction, 403 projects/60,724 rooms scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months and … [Read more...]

UJA-Federation will honor Mit Shah, CEO, Noble Investment Group, during its annual Hospitality Division reception following the NYU Investment Conference on June 6 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Shah will be recognizd for his professional and philanthropic achievements. The event will raise vital funds to support UJA-Federation of New York’s efforts to help those in crisis throughout the … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts has debuted the Vignette Collection in the Americas with the opening of Yours Truly DC. Vignette Collection, the newest brand in IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, is a family of hotels connected by a shared vision that travel can benefit local people and places. Located in Washington, DC’s eclectic Dupont Circle, Yours Truly is a “bohemian-inspired haven designed to … [Read more...]