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ATLANTA, GeorgiaThe Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) announced a partnership to help establish unified sustainability standards, benchmarks, and performance metrics tailored to the hotels and lodging sector. AAHOA’s 20,000 members own 60 percent of the hotels in the United States; the EEA’s membership represents around 45,000 hospitality assets globally.
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Minor Hotels is set to open almost 300 new hotels over the next three years as it ramps up expansion globally. The hotel owner-operator is on track to pass a milestone of 850 properties by the end of 2027, positioning it among the worlds largest hospitality groups. Minor Hotels currently has more than 560 properties and 81,000 keys in operation worldwide, with 50% of the portfolio concentrated in Europe.
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Marriott International, Inc. announced a year of global growth, with a record 123,000 gross rooms openings, net rooms growth of 6.8 percent for the full year 2024, and over 577,000 rooms in the companys development pipeline at year-end. Marriott continued to expand its product offerings across travel purposes and segments. 2024 was a year of incredible growth for Marriott, as we celebrated regional milestones, segment entries, brand expansions, market debuts, and more, said Anthony Capuano, [
Choice Hotels International Inc. has partnered with digital platform Bridge to help provide its new and existing hotel owners with access to affordable financing solutions. Interested Choice hoteliers will be able to submit a request for a commercial loan in as little as 10 minutes via a dedicated, customized Choice Hotels landing page on the Bridge platform, which leverages advanced technology to digitize and optimize the loan search process, according to the companies.
Choice Hotels International Inc. has partnered with digital platform Bridge to help provide its new and existing hotel owners with access to affordable financing solutions. Interested Choice hoteliers will be able to submit a request for a commercial loan in as little as 10 minutes via a dedicated, customized Choice Hotels landing page on the Bridge platform, which leverages advanced technology to digitize and optimize the loan search process, according to the companies.
As we step into 2025, it brings us immense pride to share that eZee Absolute , our flagship cloud hotel property management system, has been honored with multiple accolades from Gartner Digital Markets , encompassing Capterra , Software Advice , and GetApp. These achievements spotlight our relentless efforts to empower hoteliers worldwide with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and elevate guest experiences.
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Meyer Jabara Hotels has assumed management of the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, Autograph Collection, on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, MD. The full-service boutique property features 212 spa-inspired guestrooms and suites; an upscale restaurant and lounge; rooftop swimming pool; and 14,000 sq. ft. of event space. Owned and operated by IMH Columbia LLC, the hotel is close to the Merriweather Post Pavillion outdoor concert venue.
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
NORTH BETHESDA, MarylandChoice Hotels International, Inc. teamed up with the digital platform Bridge to help provide new and existing Choice hotel owners with access to financing solutions. Choice hoteliers will be able to submit a request for a commercial loan via a customized Choice Hotels landing page on the Bridge platform, which leverages advanced technology to digitize the loan search process.
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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
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The Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District, a hotel owned by Windsor Aughtry and managed by Hospitality America , has completed a multimillion property-wide renovation. Designed with Hiltons new North American prototype, all guestrooms and public spaces received a complete transformation, including doubling the size of the fitness center and installing all new equipment, and adding an outdoor patio with fireplace and comfortable seating. “At Hospitality America, we are thrilled to
TUSAYAN, ArizonaDelaware North announced it has finalized the transition of its Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon property to The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort. This change marks its integration into the IHG Hotels & Resorts brand family. Were thrilled to collaborate with IHG to enhance the total guest experience and expand opportunity for future travelers looking for the perfect homebase while exploring one of the worlds most iconic destinations, Grand Canyon […] The po
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