Lodging

MAY 31, 2024

GERMANTOWN, Tennessee—McNeill Hotel Company announced renovations for two managed properties in Florida: the Home2 Suites by Hilton Destin and the Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center. McNeill Hotel Company President Travis Murray announced the property improvement program.

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JULY 26, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of three new hotels in the Philippines, adding more than 450 keys to its portfolio in three first and second-tier destinations – Cauayan City, Olongapo and Dasmarinas – to reaffirm its status as one of the country’s leading international hotel groups.

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JULY 18, 2024

Drift Hotels, known for its minimalistic Baja-inspired design and vibrant communal spaces, is the newest addition to Design Hotels curated portfolio of boutique hotels. Joining the Design Hotels portfolio allows Drift Hotels to broaden its reach and exposure to a global audience of creative and lifestyle-focused travelers.

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Hotel Management

MAY 30, 2024

Australian hospitality group TPG Hotels has acquired the 4-star Pacific Hotel Cairns, positioned on a 3,570sqm CBD site. The 11-storey hotel features 207 rooms and suites and a range of guest facilities including an award-winning restaurant, a guest lounge, a swimming pool, and parking.

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JULY 17, 2024

This move has caused a wave of questions and uncertainty in the hotel industry. How will the platform respond to hotels that decide to offer lower rates on their own websites to promote direct sales? The answer could redefine the relationship between OTAs and hotels, creating a scenario full of opportunities and challenges.

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Lodging

JULY 18, 2024

LOUIS, Missouri—Drury Hotels Company, LLC announced the launch of its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More aims to offer value for events at Drury Hotels.

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Lodging

MAY 17, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced that it is now managing The Last Hotel STL in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Last Hotel STL has an architectural history and shows the preservation, restoration, and reinvention of the International Shoe Company. Maverick founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.

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MAY 30, 2024

Singapore-based hospitality company, Furama Hotels International (FHI) will make its Australian debut this winter with the opening of a Sydney hotel on July 1. The facade at Furama Darling Harbour “We are very excited to introduce the Furama brand to Australia for the first time,” said Furama Darling Harbour Hotel Manager, Melvin Lim.

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Lodging

APRIL 18, 2024

NEW YORK—IHG Hotels & Resorts launched Apple AirPlay in the first phase of hotel rooms, giving guests the ability to stream content privately from their iPhone or iPad to the TV in their guestrooms.

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JULY 25, 2024

ith the grand opening of Radisson Hotel Graz, Radisson Hotel Group introduces its upscale Radisson brand to Austria.

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JULY 24, 2024

Shinola, a Detroit-based company, is set to expand its hotel portfolio by opening a second hotel in Indianapolis. The investment group Boxcar Development, led by Herb Simon and the Simon family, has submitted a preliminary proposal to transform the former CSX building site in downtown Indianapolis.

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Lodging

JULY 10, 2024

MCLEAN, Virginia, and LONDON, England—Hilton is expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences by adding nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection.

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JULY 25, 2024

Centrally located in the heart of the Parker, Colorado community among multiple dining outlets and retail shops, the refreshed persona of the hotel—the only boutique lifestyle property in the area—aspires to remain locally inspired and influenced by its historic past, combining themes of art deco, westward expansion, and technological revolution.

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Lodging

JULY 1, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to grow in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s momentum in the region.

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JULY 1, 2024

SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to unveil 1 Hotel & Homes San Miguel de Allende. Set to open in 2027, the property is poised to redefine luxury and sustainability in the heart of historic Mexico.

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Skift Blog

JULY 5, 2024

Skift Take: While the extended-stay hotel boom may be more of a slow burn than a supernova, hotel brands with patience and deep pockets may find the long-term rewards to be substantial. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JULY 18, 2024

Phaidon, Monacelli, and The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) are pleased to announce Design: The Leading Hotels of the World, the first in a multi-volume series created in close collaboration with LHW and the New York-based media company The Slowdown.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

MILWAUKEE—Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced that it has reached an agreement to jointly acquire the Loews Minneapolis Hotel with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Investments. Upon closing, Marcus Hotels & Resorts will assume hotel management, which will be rebranded under another major global hotel system.

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Lodging

JULY 16, 2024

hotel room of $158.45 in October 2023 —virtually every traveler in every hotel price bracket is paying more for a hotel room. Power 2024 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, travelers’ perceived value for those higher prices greatly depends on how well the hotel delivers on their expectations.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 23, 2024

The recently concluded Hotel Managers Conference & Awards brought together Africa’s hospitality leaders for a two-day event focusing on skill development events, networking and job opportunities.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Skift Take: Can IHG's new green effort satisfy both cost-conscious hotel owners and eco-conscious travelers? IHG admits its new program is just a start. It's not pretending to have all the answers, which is refreshingly honest for a major corporation. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Skift Take: Wyndham said its RevPAR (that's hotel-speak for "how much money we make per room") might be flat this year, but its EBITDA (that's finance-speak for "profits, kinda") was still looking good. The hotel franchisor partly chalked that up to an improved tech game that has helped it boost margins.

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Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Skift Take: Major hotel groups continue to be eager to collect lifestyle and luxury brands. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JUNE 12, 2024

Tonetto brings a wealth of industry experience, most recently serving as Director – Hotels at Axsia HTL, where she worked closely with hotel leaders and owners to achieve their goals and maximise return on investment. Café – the first of the brand- and, most recently, led the team at Vibe Hotel North Sydney.

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MAY 8, 2024

NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of the Hotel Versey in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 644 W Diversey Parkway, the 137-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group of St. Louis, Missouri.

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APRIL 22, 2024

NH Hotel Group, part of Minor Hotels, will now operate as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas following a vote by NH Hotel Group’s shareholders to change the company’s registered name at its Annual General Meeting held last Friday.

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Lodging

JULY 8, 2024

hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in June, according to the latest government data that shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs. Total hotel employment stands at about 1.92 WASHINGTON—U.S. million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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JULY 17, 2024

In an evolving travel landscape, boutique hotels have emerged as significant players, reshaping the industry with their unique offerings and innovative approaches. Their perspectives reveal the profound impact boutique hotels are having on the travel industry and highlight future trends that promise to sustain this momentum.

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JUNE 24, 2024

NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard will be the first NH in Bangkok, second in Thailand, as Minor Hotels maps the brand’s expansion outside of Europe and the Americas.

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JUNE 17, 2024

A few months ago CBRE Hotels conducted a survey of executives whose primary responsibility is investing in U.S. hotel investment preferences for 2024 by geography, chain-scale, and type of hotel. Survey participants were asked to describe their U.S.

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Lodging

JULY 18, 2024

hotel rooms under construction reached its highest level in 16 months, according to CoStar’s latest June 2024 data. Hotel PipelineJune 2024 Percentage change from June 2023In construction: 157,713 rooms (up 5.5 Hotel PipelineJune 2024 Percentage change from June 2023In construction: 157,713 rooms (up 5.5

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JUNE 9, 2024

Hotel Financial Coach, a leading provider of financial management solutions for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Hotel Accounting Policy Manual & Internal Control Review Programs.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 18, 2024

Hotel Equities to Manage DC’s First Ascend Hotel Collection Property.

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Hotel Management

JULY 14, 2024

International hotel owner-operator Minor Hotels has further expanded its portfolio of Melbourne properties with the acquisition of The Jazz Corner Hotel in the CBD’s historic legal district. The hotel also features a fully equipped gym, café and the Mezzanine restaurant and bar, serving up cocktails and casual dining.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

JULY 16, 2024

STAUNTON, Virginia—Hotel 24 South celebrated A Legacy of Hospitality: 100 Years of Memories in Staunton, Virginia at an event attended by dignitaries, guests, and representatives from Historic Hotels of America. The hotel began welcoming guests in 1924.

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JUNE 14, 2024

Hotels are increasingly turning to technology as a powerful ally in the quest for sustainability. Today’s technology enables hotels to implement eco-friendly practices that reduce their environmental footprint and are cost-effective.

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