Hotel Business

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Aimbridge Hospitality has added two destination resorts and a large-scale hotel to its Full-Service Division. The properties, owned by a group led by Florida philanthropist Dr. Kiran Patel, bring 1,269 keys under Aimbridge management. “Welcoming these three exceptional destination properties to the growing footprint of the Aimbridge Full-Service Division is reflective of how our operating divisions have resonated with the industry and delivers results for our owners,” said Rob Smith, divisional

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Email plays an important role in the success of any event. Whether it’s a casual happy hour or a hybrid seminar, event organizers can use their event invitation email to sell out their gathering. But how do you write an event invitation email that converts? Whether you’re working on your first campaign or your fiftieth, we’ve got some expert advice and ideas to spark your imagination.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation and The BHN Group have revealed that Geoff Ballotti , president/CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, will be awarded the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. Ballotti will be recognized during the AHLA Foundation’s fundraising gala, Night of a Thousand Stars, on Jan. 22, as well as during the 22nd annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on Jan. 24.

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Travelboom Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Though inevitably a bit stressful, opening a new property is undoubtedly an exciting task. Increasing brand awareness and generating demand will be key in ensuring your hotel is successful moving forward. Prior to promoting your hotel before it opens, you’ll want to develop the essential elements of your brand, including your logo, color scheme and brand concept.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Hotel Business

DECEMBER 16, 2022

U.S. hotel performance came in higher than the previous week and showed improved comparisons to 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through Dec. 10. December 4-10 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019): Occupancy: 59.6% (-1.2%). ADR: $144.79 (+15.4%). RevPAR: $86.29 (+14.0%). Among the top 25 markets, Tampa reported the highest occupancy increase over 2019 (+10.2% to 80.1%).

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Germany: The AquaDom, home to 1,500 tropical fish located in the Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin, has burst flooding the property. More than 100 fire fighters were called to the incident this morning, which injured two people according to the BBC. Guests staying at the hotel have been relocated. At the time of writing, it remains unclear what caused the tank to break.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

UK: GuestHouse Hotels will open a third property in Margate in June 2023, which will join locations in York and Bath. No.42 Margate will offer 21 bedrooms, a restaurant, rooftop bar, a beachfront cafe, lounge space and a spa. Interiors are being led by the in-house design team at GuestHouse. It is housed in the former Sands Hotel, which was originally constructed in 1888 and known at the time as The Terrace Hotel.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Travel is back with a vengeance for 2023, according to KAYAK’s 2023 Travel Trends Forecast. And, despite rising prices for both domestic and international flights (up 52% YoY for domestic and 29% YoY for international), high prices don’t appear to be discouraging U.S. travelers from taking bucket list trips in 2023. For the first time, nine out of ten top trending destinations are in Asia-Pacific indicating major pent-up travel demand for the region after two years of restrictions.

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