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Core Hospitality Signs With Heimstaden for Operations of A Place to” in Esbjerg, Denmark

Heimstaden | August 20, 2024

Heimstaden and Core Hospitality have signed a 15-year contract on the lease and operations of the hotel “A Place to” in Esbjerg, Denmark. The hotel will also expand from 117 guest rooms to 214 guest rooms and will change its name as it seeks to partner with an international brand.  Since the launch in November 2021, the three “A Place To” properties in Esbjerg have been a distinguished trademark of the Esbjerg skyline. The BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) designed hotel has become a well-known and in-demand hotel on the western seaside of Denmark. The impressive view of the North Sea and the modern interior design, combined with Plates, a

Aligned Hospitality Management Officially Opens voco The Tuxon Following Rebrand

Aligned Hospitality Management | August 20, 2024

PHOENIX, AZ — August 20, 2024 — Aligned Hospitality Management, a leading third-party hotel management company, has completed a rebrand of The Tuxon in Tuscon, AZ, formerly a Design Hotels property, into a voco by IHG. Now known as voco The Tuxon, this hotel is the first voco in Aligned’s portfolio. The brand transition took just 90 days. The voco flag was chosen to bolster the hotel’s performance by attracting business travelers, especially those loyal to IHG, as the Tucson market has a solid corporate contribution. The 112-key voco The Tuxon is located off the historic I-10 at 960 S Freeway, Tucson, AZ 85745. Local attractions

Luxury Projects Dominate as Middle East Hotel Pipeline Expands Slightly YOY

Lodging Econometrics | August 20, 2024

August 20, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH The Q2 2024 Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics reveals that hotel construction projects in the region have reached 607 projects with 147,088 rooms at the quarter's close. This represents a 2% increase in projects year-over-year, while room numbers are up less than one percent YOY. As of Q2, 300 projects with 80,867 rooms are currently under construction throughout the Middle East. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months have seen a significant rise YOY, with 145 projects and 34,706 rooms, marking a 42% YOY increase in projects and a 45%

The Hospitality Show Announces 2024 Sustainability Programming, Initiatives

The Hospitality Show | August 20, 2024

World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to co-locate Autumn Summit at The Show Register for The Show NEW YORK (Aug. 20, 2024) – The Hospitality Show, the industry’s leading technology and operations event produced by Questex and The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announced a slate of sustainability programming and initiatives for this year’s event, including the co-location of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Autumn Summit at The Show, which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 28-30, 2024, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Autumn Summit wil

AAHOA Celebrates GSA’s Decision to Raise Per Diem Rates for Federal Travelers as a Victory for Hoteliers

Asian American Hotel Owners Association | August 20, 2024

ATLANTA, GA, August 20—AAHOA commends the U.S. General Services Administration's recent decision to raise the per diem lodging and meal rates for federal employees. This move represents a win for the hotel industry and the 20,000 AAHOA Members who own and operate more than 60% of the nation's hotels. The GSA announced that for fiscal year 2025, the daily lodging rate for federal employees traveling within the continental United States will increase from $107 to $110. Additionally, the standard meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate will rise from $59 to $68, with M&IE tiers for non-standard areas adjusting to $68-$92 from the

What Hospitals Can Learn From the Hospitality Industry – The Strategic Perspective

EHL | August 19, 2024

A strategic look at what hospitals stand to learn from their neighboring industry, hospitality. Though serving different purposes, both sectors share potential success factors. In terms of developing a stronger sense of customer satisfaction for the patient, many lessons can be learnt from analysing what hospitality strives to do well. Some parallels between hospitals and hospitality At first sight, the healthcare and hospitality industries appear to be miles apart. However, a closer look reveals many parallels between the two - and these are not limited to the common Latin root of the words hospital and hospitality. The core mission of a

Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Opens Registration

Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | August 19, 2024

ATLANTA (August 19, 2024) – The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”), founded by Hunter Hotel Advisors and Georgia State University, has officially opened registration for its highly anticipated 36th event, scheduled to take place on March 18-20, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Dedicated to connecting and educating the industry, the conference offers a variety of pricing options for attendees from all career stages. With both in-person and virtual opportunities available, attendees are ensured unmatched networking opportunities, insightful sessions and expert insights. All registered participants will have access t

Marriott International Celebrates Its 9000th Property With Opening of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in Florida

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | August 19, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced its 9,000th property with the opening of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. Situated on an expansive 18 acres in Longboat Key, Florida, this luxury beachfront property features 168 exquisite guestrooms, including 26 suites, and offers breathtaking ocean views, outstanding culinary experiences, and world-class amenities, all reflective of the St. Regis brand’s signature distinctive design and exceptional service. The resort will also feature 69 private branded residences that will provide an extraordinary luxury living experience on Florida’s Suncoast. Developed by Unicorp National D







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