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JANUARY 30, 2024

In 2019, the United States enjoyed the unprecedented 11th year of economic growth since the “Great Recession.” Economists predicted an economic downturn; the only question was what would be the cause? Few anticipated that the trigger would be a worldwide pandemic, the likes of which had not been seen since 1918. Around the world, governments used different approaches to stem the spread into and within their countries.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: Recognizing the need for a significant image overhaul, Saudi Arabia understands that reshaping perceptions is crucial for it to achieve its ambitious tourism goals by 2030.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Boutique fund manager Serene Capital has taken ownership of Adina Apartment Hotel Barrack Plaza at 138 Barrack Street in Perth’s CBD. On Wednesday January 31, the 100-key hotel became the 11 th asset in Serene’s flagship hotel fund, Serene Capital Hotel Fund 1, joining more than AU$850 million assets currently under Serene Capital management. Adina Barrack Plaza is the third hotel partnership between Serene Capital and TFE Hotels in Australia, following Vibe Hotel Perth Subiaco and Adina Service

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Opened on 1st February 2024, Silversands Beach House Grenada - sister property to the glamorous Silversands Grand Anse and the brand’s latest endeavour in the Caribbean - is set to further cement Grenada’s status as the go-to Caribbean island this year.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

WASHINGTON—Seventy-two percent of U.S. travelers say they plan to either maintain or increase their number of hotel stays in 2024 compared to 2023, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for likely travelers, according to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conducted by Morning Consult. The survey found that most U.S. travelers (53 percent) plan to take overnight trips for leisure during the next four months, and 32 percent plan […] The post AHLA: 72

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Skift Take: FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities.

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Are Morch

JANUARY 31, 2024

In 2024, the travel and tourism sector is leading the way in a revolutionary change toward customer-centric travel. This new paradigm places a strong emphasis on customized experiences and makes use of cutting-edge technology and creative services to cater to passengers’ changing wants. Hotels are reinventing the travel experience, making sure that visitors have more […] The post 5 Ways Hotels Are Pioneering Customer-Centric Tourism in 2024 appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transf

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Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2024

ATLANTA—Peachtree Group‘s hospitality management group has been selected to operate the Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in downtown Muscatine, Iowa. The property comprises 122 guestrooms, a full-service restaurant, nearly 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an outdoor terrace, a heated indoor saltwater pool, and a fitness center.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Skift Take: After a controversy around hosting the Formula 1 race, the Super Bowl will be another test for how well Las Vegas handles mass sporting events.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Exclusive: Janet McNab joins Sydney Sheraton Experienced hospitality leader Janet McNab has taken up the General Manager role at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, returning to Australia after more than two decades working in Asia. In a hospitality career that has taken her to China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Macao, McNab has gained experience across multiple Sheraton brands as well as other prominent brands such as Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hotel Indigo’s neighborhood proposition delivers a stay experience rooted in local culture in the Mexican Baja Peninsula.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

DALLAS—Investors are poised to purchase more U.S. commercial real estate in 2024 as they anticipate improved credit conditions as interest rates fall later this year, according to the findings of CBRE‘s latest U.S. Investor Intentions Survey. The survey, which covers all asset types, showed improved investor sentiment, with 60 percent planning to expand their real estate portfolios in 2024 versus just 16 percent in the previous year.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Skift Take: This zero-cost marketing move by American helps associate the brand with the Super Bowl buzz in a fun way.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Travel and Leisure Co. has signed a deal to acquire Accor’s vacation ownership business – a total of 24 resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia – for US$48.4 million. Travel and Leisure Co. will also receive the exclusive rights to develop new vacation ownership clubs and products under the Accor Vacation Club brand across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

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Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 30, 2024

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has made its debut in New Zealand’s largest city with the opening of InterContinental Auckland. Gracing the city’s waterfront at the halo address of One Queen Street, InterContinental Auckland anchors the one billion dollar (NZD) Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, which houses the city’s latest upscale office, retail, social, and dining hub.

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Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2024

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced its growth outlook through franchising, following the momentum from a year of milestones, including 20 percent growth of its franchise portfolio across its family of brands: Extended Stay America Premier Suites, Extended Stay America Suites, and Extended Stay America Select Suites. The momentum from franchising drove brand achievements last year.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Skift Take: Karim Alibhai's began his career at a Best Western motel. In the decades since, his firm Gencom has bought, sold, and developed eight Ritz-Carltons and dozens of other luxury hotels. Here's his formula.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hotel investment volumes) reached AU$2.43 billion in 2023, showcasing a year-on-year increase of 26% and surpassing the 10-year long-term average of AU$2.14 billion, according to the latest data from JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group. A total of 53 deals settling over the year, encompassing approximately 5,500 rooms, demonstrating robust activity and exceeding the previous year’s 51 sales (4,100 rooms) to became the highest number of transactions reported annually since 2015’s record breaki

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Lodging

JANUARY 29, 2024

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Las Vegas hotel average daily rate (ADR) is forecasted to reach $573 for Feb. 9-11, 2024, which would be the highest level for any Super Bowl weekend on record, according to STR. The market is projected for a Friday through Sunday night occupancy of 87.9 percent. That level combined with an ADR of $573 would result in revenue per available room (RevPAR) of $504.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Skift Take: Michael O’Leary has delivered a rousing endorsement of the beleaguered planemaker’s products. After last week’s public criticism from some U.S. airline chiefs, his intervention will be warmly welcomed by Boeing.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel, which is already in operation. “We’re privileged to be partnering with Star Mountain Plaza once again to expand Hilton’s presence in Port Moresby,” said Hilton Area Vice President and Head Of

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando-Disney Springs Area has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 236 all-suite property located at 2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, convenient to the Orlando International Airport, the Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando’s world-class theme parks.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Skift Take: Vrbo can pick its spots to compete with Airbnb. But it's not a zero-sum game and parent company Expedia has no expectation of "beating" Airbnb.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ovolo Hotels has entered a strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) which will see seven of its properties join the 500-strong independent global collection. The alliance will support Ovolo’s global expansion through SLH’s global sales, distribution, and marketing platforms, increasing its brand awareness internationally. Ovolo CEO Dave Baswal “We are thrilled to partner with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a brand synonymous with independently spirited hotels and exce

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The first UK opening for the brand in 2024.

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Lodging

JANUARY 31, 2024

BETHESDA, Maryland—Pebblebrook Hotel Trust published its fifth annual Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility Report covering the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and its commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices and social responsibility to its employees and other stakeholders. Pebblebrook’s 2023 ESG Report is aligned with international reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative and includes disclosures by the R

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Skift Take: The U.S. planemaker said it can’t issue 2024 financial targets as it still reels from the Alaska blowout.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Hilton rounded out 2023 with the strongest development quarter in its history, opening a total of 132 hotels and approximately 24,000 rooms between October and December. The last quarter brought Hilton’s full-year openings to 395 hotels – averaging more than one new hotel per day – and approximately 63,000 rooms, reaching net unit growth of 4.9%. Hilton also achieved record signings in 2023, boosting its development pipeline by nearly 1,000 hotels, representing 130,000 rooms, up 45% from the yea

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