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Leader in cloud and mobile hospitality property-management systems continues investing in greater ease-of-use and onboarding capabilities to benefit independent hotels and resorts Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

It has been a trying 12 months for airline passengers but some airlines have been more helpful through the chaos than others.Consumer body Which? asked 8,000 UK travellers to rate airlines based on a number of criteria like value for money, customer service and boarding experience. They used these experiences to predict what will be the best and worst carriers for 2023.After a year filled with … [Read more...]

Tripadvisor has appointed two veteran technology and business leaders to key roles within its Tripadvisor Core business: Sanjay Raman to chief product officer and Kristen Dalton to COO. “Placing the traveler and our partners at the heart of everything we do is a key component of our strategy,” said Matt Goldberg, CEO, Tripadvisor Group. “These two executives have deep leadership … [Read more...]

FAIRFAX, Virginia—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC announced that Bighorn Hospitality, LLC selected Crestline to manage the 263-guestroom Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel in Colorado. Located in Greenwood Village, the hotel is situated near downtown Denver and downtown Englewood, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. It offers access to the Denver Tech Center, The Links Golf Course, Fiddler … [Read more...]

Disney provided an advance look today at the guest rooms that will be part of the upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel.Slated to open in September, the newest tower at the Disneyland Hotel, which will be its fourth tower, feature a design that blends contemporary sensibilities and features with the timeless feel of Walt Disney Animation studios. The finished look will be a celebration of Disney … [Read more...]

Disney provided an advance look today at the guest rooms that will be part of the upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel.Slated to open in September, the newest tower at the Disneyland Hotel, which will be its fourth tower, feature a design that blends contemporary sensibilities and features with the timeless feel of Walt Disney Animation studios. The finished look will be a celebration of Disney … [Read more...]

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the expansion of its BOLD by Wyndham program. In just over six months, the program has signed deals for 18 hotels across the United States, including 10 under its newly launched ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand. Based on data provided by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers (NABHOOD), … [Read more...]

Third-party hotel management company Twenty Four Seven Hotels has promoted Amanda Hawkins-Vogel to the newly created role of COO. She will provide strategic guidance to all departments supporting the daily operations. “We truly have a best-in-class team, and with the inception of the COO role, we are going into 2023 the strongest we have ever been,” said David Wani, CEO, Twenty Four Seven Hotels. … [Read more...]

Marriott International has joined forces with U.K.-based nonprofit Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat online child exploitation by using technology solutions to restrict guest network access to websites with child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in its hotels. The collaboration will be the first of its kind for the hotel industry, according to Marriott, and marks the next step in the hotel … [Read more...]

Jo&Joe Tulum in the Mayan Riviera is due to open at the end of 2024. Hybrid concept A hybrid hospitality concept, Jo&Joe combines traditional hotel and youth hostel features. Offering 300 beds with approximately 84 guestrooms, including 45 private rooms, 30 small dorms, nine large dorms and a handful of suites, Jo&Joe is designed to be more stylish and comfier than traditional … [Read more...]

New analysis of more than 100 million reservations from SiteMinder, an open hotel commerce platform, reveals global traveler confidence is reaching new heights post-pandemic, with booking behaviour trends from 2022 showing decreasing cancellation rates and increasing booking lead times, even with rising hotel room prices across key travel destinations. SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, … [Read more...]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has revealed that its BOLD by Wyndham program has signed deals for 18 hotels across the U.S. in just over six months, including 10 under its newly launched ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand. BOLD by Wyndham, which stands for Black Owners and Lodging Developers, was established to engage and advance Black hoteliers by addressing the unique challenges faced by … [Read more...]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced that it signed deals for eighteen hotels across the United States for its BOLD (Black Owners and Lodging Developers) by Wyndham program, which was designed to promote Black hotel ownership and accelerate the path towards ownership.According to the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers, Black individuals comprise nearly 20 … [Read more...]

Guadeloupe’s distinctive artistic and cultural heritage are at the center of the Caribbean island’s 2023 tourism season, which is highlighted by the April 21 release of "Chevalier," a film biography of Black Guadeloupe virtuoso violinist and composer Joseph Bologne, known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges.Described by U.S. President John Adams as “the most accomplished man in Europe,” Bologne’s story … [Read more...]

Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria marks the group’s ninth hotel and third Radisson Collection in the country, placing the group on track to achieve 15 hotels in Nigeria by 2025. Exclusive location Located next to the Presidential Palace in Maitama District, one of the most sought after areas in Abuja, the newbuild, 249 room hotel will be the city’s first luxury … [Read more...]

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Oxford Economics released new state-by-state projections on February 21, emphasizing that hotel-generated state and local tax revenue will exceed $45 billion nationally this year, reaching records across the states.The nation’s hotel-generated tax revenue is predicted to increase 13.6 percent in 2023, with the top ten states with the highest … [Read more...]

As of February 14, 2023, Fiji no longer requires travelers to adhere to any pandemic-related travel requirements, including providing proof of vaccination or providing proof of travel insurance.While the collection of 333 islands no longer requires any pandemic-related entry requirements, it does still encourage purchasing travel insurance and staying at Care Fiji Commitment (CFC)-certified … [Read more...]

The flagship property – Le Richemond – was founded in 1875 and is located on the banks of Lake Geneva. Extensive renovations The art deco property has been a popular destination for well-known personalities throughout the years. The hotel features 109 keys with 87 rooms and 22 suites, boasting views across Lac Léman and the mountain peaks of Mont Blanc. The property will undergo extensive … [Read more...]

Fêted as Peru’s most influential chef, guests can enjoy the acclaimed cuisine of chef Gastón Acurio, which features the authentic and diverse flavours of Peruvian gastronomy Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Saba Landmann, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio PR, effective immediately. Ms. Landmann will be responsible for leading communications for the company’s portfolio of thirty diverse and experiential hotel brands. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]