Fri.Dec 23, 2022

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First Cambria opens in Georgia

Hotel Business

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International has opened the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District—the brand’s newest downtown location and the first Cambria to open in Georgia. The new six-story, 101-room Cambria hotel is in the city’s National Historic Landmark District. It is within walking distance to the Savannah Civic Center, the SCAD Museum and Forsyth Park, and is a short drive to several top area employers, including Georgia Ports Au

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The World’s Most Holiday-Friendly Cities

Hotels by Day

Mulled wine, sparkling lights, New Year’s Eve parties…the holiday season is upon us! Here are the best cities to visit during the holidays. Hamburg, Germany Each year, the Germans greet Christmas with a collective smile and a raised mug of gluhwein. The Northeastern port city of Hamburg joins the festivities with gusto — installing […] The post The World’s Most Holiday-Friendly Cities appeared first on HotelsByDay.

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HSMAI honors Top 25 Extraordinary Minds of 2022

Hotel Business

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) has revealed its 20th class of the “best and brightest” in the hospitality industry with its list of the 2022 HSMAI Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization and Distribution. These 25 professionals, selected by a panel of senior industry executives, will be celebrated February 23, 2023 at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles in conjunction with the annual Adrian Awards Celebration.

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DE&I – three key building blocks for your ESG strategy

Boutique Hotel News

Tea Colaianni, founder of WiHTL, highlights how diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives can support the ‘S’ in ESG strategies. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has risen in importance for businesses in all sectors. Stakeholders, both internal and external, are more aware than ever of a company’s policies, approach and commitments in this area.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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Time uninterrupted

Hotel Business

By Speleos Dravillas. When traveling for work or pleasure, time is of the essence. It’s a precious resource, and the more time wasted waiting in lines, dealing with delays and struggling with spotty service, makes the experience almost mind numbing. This is especially the case for the “road warriors” who need to jump from city to city or country to country for conferences and client meetings—that time becomes exponential.

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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending Dec. 17

Hotel Business

U.S. hotel performance came in lower than the previous week, but showed improved comparisons to 2019 in part because of a favorable calendar shift, according to STR ‘s latest data through 17 December. 11-17 December 2022 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019): Occupancy: 54.5% (+9.2%). Average daily rate (ADR): $135.08 (+23.7%). Revenue per available room (RevPAR): $73.65 (+35.1%).