Skift Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Our clients typically want to understand the current and past trends of the lodging industry and how it may impact their project or its ownership structure and overall financial performance. To this point, Grey Hospitality has collected industry data on the past few years and placed in this addenda items to our research.

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Lodging

APRIL 25, 2024

Concord Hospitality announced the appointment of Will Loughran as its new chief operating officer. He will report to Mark Laport, president and CEO. He succeeds Nick Kellock, who will retire in May. Aimbridge Hospitality announced Greg Moundas as chief legal officer, reassuming the role after a short stint away from the organization. Moundas will play a key role in the company’s executive team.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, project management, and development firm, is proud to announce that Derek Weaver has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Project Management and Estimating. Having served Premier for the last two-and-a-half years as the company’s Director of Project Management, Weaver will now lead Premier’s team of 26 Project Managers and Estimators.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Skift Take: Hand-picked by the Skift team, the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards judging panel includes travel industry veterans, innovators, and global leaders.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

The leading global hospitality and travel technologies provider HotelRunner has been selected as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for 2024. HotelRunner has proudly received this significant accolade from Booking.com for the 10th consecutive time, solidifying its position as a trusted partner on one of the world’s foremost digital travel platforms.

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Lodging

APRIL 25, 2024

As seen in the Q1 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the first quarter, there were 6,065 projects with 702,990 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9 percent year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 7 percent YOY increase in rooms compared to last year. The details can be seen directly within the stages of the pipeline, which all saw YOY growth […] The post Lodging Econometrics: U.S.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report. The report details Choice’s latest initiatives to drive sustainability across its portfolio of hotels. This includes new and expanded requirements to help reduce utility usage and identify savings through its revamped Room to be Green verification program.

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Lodging

APRIL 25, 2024

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Highlights include: “We’re thrilled to announce another strong quarter of progress in our executions, openings, franchisee retention, and net room growth around the world,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO. “Increased interest from hotel owners in our brands has propelled our development pipeline to a record 243,000 rooms, marking an impressive 8 percent increase.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Condé Nast Traveller US, UK, Spain, India, and Middle East jointly announce their annual Hot List, crafted by our global team of editors, who spent the past year visiting and vetting the honorees. This carefully curated list is CNT’s most diverse yet, unveiling the hotels, restaurants, and cruises around the globe that redefine the standards of hospitality through their service, design, and point of view.

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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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Hotel Business

APRIL 25, 2024

First Hospitality , a national hotel operating, management and development company, has appointed Nadia Panasyuk to VP, revenue strategy. Panasyuk brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience in lifestyle, full-service and independent properties to the role. She leads the area revenue team, supporting all 70-plus properties in the First Hospitality portfolio.

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APRIL 25, 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver 320,000 new hotel rooms – with a development cost of US$37.8 billion – by 2030 as part of its unprecedented investment in infrastructure, tourism transformation and real estate, according to industry data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, 29 April to 1 May.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 25, 2024

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts , for the first quarter ended March 31, reported that global RevPAR grew 1% in constant currency and ancillary revenues grew 8% compared to the first quarter of 2023. The company’s development pipeline consists of nearly 2,000 hotels and approximately 243,000 rooms, an all-time record for the latter. “We’re thrilled to announce another strong quarter of progress in our executions, openings, franchisee retention and net room growth around the world,” said Geoff

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 6 April 2024 shows 60% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). That volume was noticeably less than the 77% of markets with growth in our last update, showing more of the world has reached a normalization period.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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SiteMinder

APRIL 25, 2024

Barcelona, Spain – Spanish hotel bookings have jumped 34% ahead of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, compared to the same period last year. This is according to the latest figures from SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. Compared to 2022, hotel booking momentum has grown 55%, as travellers take the opportunity to secure a five-day weekend.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final overtime rule to raise the minimum salary threshold under which all employees must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.

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Demand Calendar

APRIL 25, 2024

The hotel industry constantly evolves, challenging CEOs to balance a strategic, future-focused mindset and adapt operations in real-time based on current performance. Failing to do so effectively can lead to missed opportunities, financial losses, and a diminished competitive edge.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

In the second article in this three-part series exploring luxury hotels and how a ‘sense of place’ help differentiate a luxury hotel and build loyalty, Suzanne Godfrey, consultant and lecturer in luxury and luxury hospitality, examines how the brand’s identity can elevate the hotel experience and create a unique sense of place.

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Hotel Speak

APRIL 25, 2024

Houston TX, April 25 2024 – Hotel technology specialist SHR has announced the expansion of its Global Advisory Board, strengthening its position as an innovation leader in the hospitality sector. The Global Advisory Board at SHR is a collective of senior executives across the hospitality landscape, chosen for their expertise and deep industry insights.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced today that its IHG One Rewards mobile app has won in three categories at the 28th Annual Webby Awards, taking home the People’s Choice Webby Award for Best User Experience and People’s Choice and Judge’s Selection for Best Travel App.

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Hotelier Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

MONTREAL — Colliers Hotels and Eastdil Secured LLC have announced the sale of the DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal on behalf of Pandox AB to the Artifact Group and its partner KingSett Capital. The expansive 595-key hotel is located in the Complexe Desjardins in the heart of downtown Montreal’s Entertainment District. The recently renovated property offers an array of amenities, including two F&B outlets, an expansive indoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre and 46,000 sq. ft. of event space, one o

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

The Cendyn World Tour kicked off in New York City, Tuesday 23rd April, as part of a ten-date globetrotting adventure of innovation, connection, and industry transformation with leading technology partners.

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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Hotelier Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

VANCOUVER — Coast Hotels Limited has announced a significant leadership transition aimed at propelling its expansion plans in the U.S. and driving exponential growth across North America by 2028. As part of this strategic move, as of May 16, Jin Sasaki, current president of Coast Hotels Limited, will be re-locating to Seattle to assume the role of president & CEO of Coast Hotels USA, Inc., a newly established subsidiary of Coast Hotels Limited.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Mews Unfold 2024 takes place on 29th May at Amsterdam’s stunning Muziekgebouw. It’s a day of hospitality innovation, designed to inspire hoteliers in the pursuit of remarkable hospitality.

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Hotelier Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

TORONTO — Canadian hotelier, Sukhdev Toor has announced the development of the first TOOR Hotel, a distinct lifestyle hotel and residences located in downtown Toronto on Jarvis Street, just north of Moss Park. This boutique property will offer 232 guestrooms and suites, as well as 181 premium residential rental units. Designed by Arcadis IBI, the project will feature a modern French-inspired bistro and bar set over two floors, valet parking, a 1,500-sq.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

This design-forward property in downtown Toronto will offer bespoke stays and premium rental residences with unparalleled lake and city views.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 25, 2024

Hotel Designs Aurena – a collaborative design from Duravit and Antonio Citterio Aurena – a collaborative design from Duravit and Antonio Citterio In architecture, the Golden Ratio is regarded as a formula for aesthetic harmony, and for designer and architect Antonio Citterio, it was a source of inspiration in his Aurena bathroom design for Duravit with its perfectly balanced proportions… In Aurena from Duravit , Citterio has designed a bathroom range that exudes timeless elegance with its

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Capella at Galaxy Macau sets a new standard of luxury in the destination, providing a curated collection of authentic cultural experiences.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 25, 2024

Hotel Designs Numo Mykonos – the new quiet luxury arrival in the Cyclades Numo Mykonos – the new quiet luxury arrival in the Cyclades Following the success of Numo Ierapetra in Crete, Numo Hotels & Resorts is preparing to introduce its second project – Numo Mykonos will debut in June 2024 on the east of the island, at Kalafati… Mykonos, has a well earned reputation as the most cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades, and the new chapter of Numo Hotels & Resorts is stepping up to offer

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2024 results.

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