Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has shared its predictions for the five key trends set to shape the hospitality industry in 2023. The company used its own data, as well as multiple reputable resources from across the travel industry, to provide insights into how these trends are set to influence travelers’ behaviors in the coming year. Focus on value-driven travel.

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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 4, 2023

India: The proposed initial public offering [IPO] for Indian hospitality chain OYO is set to be delayed once again after the national capital markets regulator asked its parent company to refile its draft IPO papers with certain updates. According to unidentified sources close to the matter, Sebi [The Securities and Exchange Board of India] asked the parent company, known formally as Oravel Stays Ltd, to update risk factors, key performance indicators, outstanding litigations and its valuation b

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

HEI Hotels & Resorts has assumed management of the 312-room Austin Southpark Hotel. Owned by L+R Hotels , the property is located in South Austin. “With L+ R’s recent acquisition of the hotel and their vision for a comprehensive renovation, HEI’s management platform and repositioning skills will help to establish the hotel as one of the city’s premier lodging experiences,” said Anthony Rutledge, CEO/managing partner, HEI Hotels & Resorts.

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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 4, 2023

US: Omer Acar has been named CEO of Raffles and Orient Express at Accor, effective 1 March 2023. Based in New York, Acar will report directly to Accor’s CEO Sébastien Bazin on the luxury and lifestyle executive committee. Acar will also represent Accor in the North American market. . Joining from Katara Hospitality where he most recently served as managing director for Europe and the Americas, Acar had previously worked with Raffles in 2011 at Royal Monceau.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2023

Coast Hotels Limited , a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada Inc. , has completed the acquisition of a master franchise agreement inclusive of all existing franchised hotels from Coast Hotels USA LLC. The U.S. expansion plan will enable Coast Hotels to increase its footprint, particularly throughout the West Coast. Operating as Coast Hotels USA Inc., a newly established subsidiary of Coast Hotels Limited, the company aims to achieve significant growth through a combination of new franchis

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Hospitality Taskforce

JANUARY 4, 2023

As people seek work-life balance and pursue their passions, the number of independent contractors has skyrocketed (in the hospitality industry and everywhere else). While independent contractors aren’t required to form LLCs, there are many advantages to doing so. LLCs are easy and affordable and can save you money in the long run. Here’s what you need to know: What is an LLC?

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Guest Centric

JANUARY 4, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s been a whirlwind of mass layoffs, revenue losses, investigations, provocative tweets, and app developments since Elon Musk announced his impending acquisition of Twitter back in April 2022. A number of big advertisers have since paused spending or left Twitter altogether, while media headlines continue to be a flurry of gloom and doom predictions regarding.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

Third-party management company Island Hospitality Management has promoted Susanne LoFaso to regional director of operations. In her new role, she oversees the company’s Hilton- and Marriott-branded hotels throughout the New York and Illinois regions, as well as provides acquisition support. “Since joining us in 2018 as general manager of the Ronkonkoma Homewood Suites by Hilton, Susanne has delivered superior guest satisfaction scores and improved bottom lines,” said John Marques, EVP, Island Ho

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Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 4, 2023

India: The proposed initial public offering [IPO] for Indian hospitality chain OYO is set to be delayed once again after the national capital markets regulator asked its parent company to refile its draft IPO papers with certain updates. According to unidentified sources close to the matter, Sebi [The Securities and Exchange Board of India] asked the parent company, known formally as Oravel Stays Ltd, to update risk factors, key performance indicators, outstanding litigations and its valuation b

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hosted and sponsored by Valley Forge Fabrics, Hotel Business held an executive roundtable that discussed diversity, equity and inclusion in the hotel industry. Before the session, Gregory Adam Haile, president, Broward College, an institution of higher education located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offered words of encouragement and a call to action to the industry to look to underserved communities for the next generation of hospitality leaders.

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Hospitality Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

THN’s success is directly linked to the success of our network, so let’s take a look at 2022

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