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Hotel Equities and Berry College Break Ground on Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Berry | November 11, 2020
ROME, Ga., November 11, 2020 – Berry College held its groundbreaking ceremony Monday to mark the start of construction on the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel adjacent to the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College in Rome, GA. The hotel will be managed by Hotel Equities who will provide development services throughout the hotel’s construction phase. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2021. The hotel development aligns with the college’s focus on creating new revenue streams to support its educational mission, provide opportunities for student learning and employment, and contribute to the economic vitality o
Hotel Drover Selects Knowland to Build Group Business Pipeline Through Targeted Prospecting
Knowland | November 11, 2020
Ahead of grand opening, sales staff harnesses the power of business intelligence to gain competitive edge and ensure profitability ARLINGTON, Va. — November 11, 2020—Knowland, the leader in group hospitality analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, announced today that the rustic-luxe Hotel Drover has selected Knowland to amplify its sales through targeted prospecting to build out a solid group business pipeline ahead of its 2021 grand opening. Hotel Drover is a 200-room Autograph Collection hotel that reflects elevated rustic charm and honors the historical past of the Fort
New Saranac Waterfront Lodge Opens With IDeaS G3 RMS Implemented for Automated Revenue Optimization
IDeaS | November 11, 2020
Skyward Hospitality selects IDeaS G3 RMS to maximize every reservation as it opens its first property amid COVID disruption in a competitive marketplace Tweet This: @SaranacLodge and Skyward Hospitality choose @IDeaS_RevOpt to ensure a successful grand opening and long-term profitability and growth: www.ideas.com/news MINNEAPOLIS—Nov. 11, 2020—IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today it has implemented IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at the just-opened Saranac Waterfront Lodge, a modern, eco-lux destination hotel offering year-round guest experi
Serviced Apartment Operators Prove More Resilient in Pandemic, Says HVS Report
HVS | November 10, 2020
10 November 2020, London: Trading across Europe’s serviced apartments has proved more resilient during the pandemic than other parts of hospitality despite an obvious decline in performance, according to a new report on the sector published today by global hotel consultancy HVS. A survey of leading operators, investors and lenders conducted for the annual report reveals that the majority of operators have seen top line performance decline by 25-50% this year, compared with 2019, while a third of operators report declines of up to 75%. These figures suggest those operations are still largely profitable, albeit with reduced margins, wi
The Relationship Between the Stringency of COVID Lockdown Measures and GDP
Dr Reza Etemad-Sajadi | November 10, 2020
By Dr. Reza Etemad-Sajadi November 5, 2020 - What we have learned from the first COVID-19 wave? Insights into how different European countries reacted to the pandemic and how the diverse coping strategies affected their respective economies in the first half of this year. Interesting lessons to be learnt as we enter into a prolonged period of the pandemic. The world has come to understand that the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global economy and will continue to do so for some time. The table below shows the annual growth rate of Switzerland’s GDP, which shrank by a record 8.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020.
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio Appoints Thad Geoffrey Crennen as Executive Chef
November 10, 2020
SAN ANTONIO – Nov. 10, 2020 – San Antonio’s luxury landmark, The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, proudly announces the appointment of Thad Geoffrey Crennen as Executive Chef to its distinguished dining team. In this role, Crennen will utilize his superior leadership skills, combined with a performance history teeming with business growth and development, to oversee all culinary direction for the hotel, including banquets, special events and daily dining in its three renowned eateries, Zocca Cuisine D’Italia, Cafecito Café and the Pool Bar. “We’re excited about the skilled culinary craft Chef Crennen brings to The Westin Riverwa
Cimarron Hospitality & Genuine Hospitality Open New Hilton Garden Inn – Boulder / Longmont, CO
Genuine Hospitality | November 10, 2020
SAINT LOUIS, IL, November 10, 2020 – Arlington, TX based hotel developer, Cimarron Hospitality and St. Louis based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality open the new 105-room Hilton Garden Inn – Boulder / Longmont, CO. Located at 470 South Martin Street Longmont, CO, the hotel is ideally located at the Northeast corner of Ken Pratt Blvd & South Martin Street, 1.3-miles southeast of downtown Longmont, CO. The location is enhanced by the bordering St. Vrain River, known for its great whitewater Kayaking with spectacular views of the Colorado Rockies. The new Hilton Garden Inn - Longmont, CO guestrooms contain comfortable beds with f
How the Pandemic Will Change the Meetings and Events Industry for the Better
the Global Business Travel Association | November 10, 2020
Exciting new technologies and creative content will be key for a stronger industry Alexandria, Virginia (November 10, 2020) For this week’s Collaboratory 2020 webinar series, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association – welcomed CEO and Founder of Cvent, Reggie Aggarwal, to share his insights on the future of meetings and events and how technology will play an even bigger role moving forward. In the week’s headliner webinar, “Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid: What’s Next for the Meetings Industry?,” GBTA Interim Executive Director Dave Hilfman engaged Aggarwal on diverse to