Catch up on the latest airline industry headlines from the past month.
Source: travelpulse.com
Management tactics that lead to award-winning properties
Hotels today promise unforgettable experiences—enticing amenities, unparalleled service. But what truly makes a hotel award-winning? While every hotel can claim they offer these types of stays, only a select few are actually recognized for it. Hotel management company Charlestowne Hotels prides itself on delivering these experiences for guests, while also gaining recognition. Last year, … [Read More...]
Leaning In: TPG’s Perelmuter Oversees Host of Changes, New Initiatives
With its acquisition of Marshall Hotels & Resorts just over two years ago, TPG Hotels & Resorts entered a new era. A host of subsequent moves and ongoing initiatives demonstrate that the longtime owner/operator is clearly “leaning in” to the changes that are designed to take it to the next level. A recently launched division for independent and lifestyle hotels, a new operational hub in … [Read More...]
Residence Inn Savannah Midtown sold
Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of the Residence Inn Savannah Midtown to HOS Management. Hunter’s Mayank Patel, SVP, representing the institutional seller. Located in Midtown Savannah, the 66-key hotel offers access to numerous nearby attractions including City Market, Oglethorpe Mall, Candler Hospital, historic downtown Savannah, River Street, SCAD and Memorial Health University … [Read More...]
Six month ‘soft launch’ put in place by UK government after EES confusion
UK government ministers appear to have acknowledged uncertainty around the EES scheme and have put in place a quasi-soft launch to counteract any difficulties. The UK government is preparing for chaos ahead of the launch of the EU’s Entry-Exit system (EES).The incoming EU border scheme, set to be in place from 6 October, is expected to cause delays at the Port of Dover, south east England.Guy … [Read More...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches the first voco hotel in India with voco™ Jim Corbett
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,300 hotels worldwide across 19 brands, announces the opening of voco Jim Corbett - India's first voco hotel. This also marks the introduction of the 7th brand from IHG's global portfolio to the Indian market. Spread across 13.5 acres of lush greenery along the majestic Kosi Riverside, the resort in Dhilkuli … [Read More...]
Valor Hospitality opens Cloudland resort in North Georgia
Valor Hospitality Partners has opened Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton, in Rising Fawn, GA. The North Georgia property is located at 2,300 ft. of elevation among the 800-acre landscape of McLemore Resort and includes two Rees-Jones & Bill Bergin-designed golf courses, a clubhouse and practice facilities. Developed by Scenic Land Company, Cloudland became the first … [Read More...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Kuwait’s First Vignette Collection : Arabella Beach Hotel, Vignette Collection
IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces its first collection brand to Kuwait as Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection opened on 6th May 2024. Prominently positioned on the Arabian Gulf shoreline, the 195 room property joins IHG's growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio - now the second largest in the world - to mark the GCC region's second Vignette Collection, following Th8 Palm Dubai … [Read More...]
NexGen Hotels acquires Chicago’s Hotel Versey
NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, IL, has acquired Hotel Versey in Chicago. The 137-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group of St. Louis. The boutique hotel is housed within the 1920s Diversey Arms building, a Northside Chicago landmark, that first served as a home to jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke. Later it was known as the “Rock and Roll … [Read More...]
LE: Q1 Latin America construction pipeline up 11%
The latest Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals robust growth in the region’s hotel construction sector. At the close of Q1 2024, the total hotel construction pipeline in Latin America stands at 604 projects and 100,990 rooms, marking an 11% increase in projects and a 12% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY). At the end of the first quarter, … [Read More...]
OTO Development promotes Dennis Mitchell
Dennis Mitchell has been promoted to VP, development & construction at OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group. “Dennis has accrued an incredible depth and breadth of construction experience, from prototypical projects to complex builds in environmentally sensitive locations,” said Todd Turner, CEO, OTO Development. “The expertise he brings to the OTO leadership team will be an incredible … [Read More...]