Sat.Jul 29, 2023

article thumbnail

HVS Report - U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2023 - By Luigi Major

Hotel News Resource

Each year, HVS researches and compiles development costs from our database of actual hotel construction budgets. This source provides the basis for our illustrated total development costs per room/per product type. HVS has tracked hotel construction budgets throughout the United States since 1976.

article thumbnail

23 Acre Doubletree Resort Scottsdale Paradise Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona Sold

Hotel News Resource

The property spans more than 23 acres on Scottsdale Road and features 378 premium guestrooms, including 12 suites with panoramic views of the scenic areas surrounding Camelback & Mummy Mountains.

Resorts 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Taylor Swift, Coldplay and the Rotary Convention: Singapore Hotel Bookings Jump for Eventful First Half of 2024

Hotel News Resource

There is plenty of time remaining in 2023, but Singapore’s hotel bookings are already increasing rapidly for 2024 with the market set to host several major events early in the year. Utilizing Forward STAR data, we took a quick look at the specific impact for Singapore’s hotels from Taylor Swift’s 'The Eras Tour', Coldplay and the global Rotary Convention.

Events 52
article thumbnail

Declining Travel Impacting Canadian Business Travelers' Careers, SAP Concur Survey Finds

Hotel News Resource

Article - Declining Travel Impacting Canadian Business Travelers' Careers, SAP Concur Survey Finds - 94 per cent of Canadian travellers say the future of their career depends on successful business travel in the coming year

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Jeff Knowlton Named Chief Information Officer for Sonesta International Hotels

Hotel News Resource

Mr. Knowlton most recently served as Vice President of Information Technology at Pursuit Collection, a Denver-based hospitality and attractions company, where he built the IT department to support the company's growth.

article thumbnail

The Ibis Budget Casula Liverpool and Ibis Budget Campbelltown Hotels Listed for Sale Ahead of Western Sydney International Airport Opening

Hotel News Resource

Together, the hotels offer 146 economy rooms, representing a combination of a well-established, highly profitable, income-generating business with substantial freehold land holdings.

Sales 52

More Trending

article thumbnail

Survey Finds Consumers Want to Spend Less Than $200/night on Lodging

Hotel News Resource

Article - Survey Finds Consumers Want to Spend Less Than $200/night on Lodging - Choice Hotels International Releases Traveler Survey in Partnership with Harris Poll, Uncovering How People Want to Travel This Summer and Beyond

article thumbnail

Staying Ahead of the Game: The Power of a Loyalty Integration with a Reservation System

Hotel News Resource

In the fast-paced world of the casino hotel industry, one crucial aspect has remained stagnant for too long – the reservation process. Manual and disjointed systems have led to inefficiencies and customer dissatisfaction.

Casinos 52
article thumbnail

DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Qurum Hotel Opens in Oman

Hotel News Resource

The first DoubleTree by Hilton property to open in Oman features 122 one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom suites with views of the mountains

Hotels 52
article thumbnail

Holiday Inn Express Kenedy Hotel in Kenedy, Texas Sold

Hotel News Resource

The property, built in 2013, was purchased by Monarch Group Hotels, based in Corpus Christi, Texas, from KJ Texas Properties LLC, based in Branson, Missouri.

Hotels 52
article thumbnail

State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

article thumbnail

HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 21 July 2023

Hotel News Resource

Article - HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 21 July 2023 - A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS

Hotels 52
article thumbnail

U.S. Hotel Construction PipelineRemains Steady; 2025 Supply Growth Forecast is 1.5%

Hotel News Resource

According to the Q2 2023 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the second quarter, the hotel construction pipeline stands at 5,572 projects/660,061 rooms, with projects up 7% year-over-year (YOY) and rooms up 6% YOY.

article thumbnail

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Q2 2023 Results

Hotel News Resource

On a comparable basis, fee-related and other revenues increased 5% year-over-year primarily reflecting higher royalties and franchise fees resulting from global RevPAR and system growth.

Resorts 40
article thumbnail

Google: Don't Trust What Our Chatbot Bard Tells You - BBC

Hotel News Resource

Article - Google: Don't Trust What Our Chatbot Bard Tells You - BBC - Google says people should use its search engine to check whether information provided by its chatbot, Bard, is actually accurate.

Hotels 40
article thumbnail

Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

article thumbnail

Daniel Yang Namned Chief Customer & Innovation Officer for MGM Resorts International

Hotel News Resource

Yang joins MGM Resorts from Aristocrat Leisure Limited where he served as the company's Chief Strategy Officer responsible for driving corporate strategy, long-range planning, and corporate development.

Resorts 40
article thumbnail

AHLA Statement in Support of the HIRE Act

Hotel News Resource

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers spoke out yesterday in support of the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas).

Hiring 40