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The U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Is Down Slightly in Q3 2020 but Remains Robust
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – According to the latest U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline, at the end of Q3 2020, stands at 5,282 projects/655,026 rooms, down 7% by projects and 6% by rooms, year-over-year (YOY). As expected, the hotel construction pipeline is off more substantially in Q3 '20 as compared to Q2 '20. This is due largely in part to an acceleration of new hotel openings in Q2 '20 as a result of a cyclical high number of projects under construction in Q1 '20 that were delayed and later opened in Q2 '20. Secondly, new project announcements
Donohoe Hospitality Opens Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point
Donohoe Hospitality | October 26, 2020
BALTIMORE - Today, Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand, announces the opening of its first Baltimore location at 1215 Wills Street. Located at Wills Wharf in the heart of the Harbor Point neighborhood, Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point has recruited local experts to cultivate an authentic Charm City experience for travelers and locals alike. Each guestroom offers floor-to-ceiling views of the city’s skyline and waterfront, as well as convenient access to a range of unique cultural attractions around the Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Harbor East neighborhoods. Canopy will deliver Hilton CleanStay, a program that provi
Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Leadership Team Expansion
Aimbridge Hospitality | October 26, 2020
[Plano, TX] (October 26, 2020) – Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, has promoted Simon Mendy and Ben Perelmuter to Executive Vice Presidents of Operations, where they will report directly to Global President Mike Deitemeyer. The two are vertical experts in two of Aimbridge Hospitality’s largest and fastest-growing segments, with Mendy the authority on the Extended Stay sector and Perelmuter deeply knowledgeable in the Select Service product category. Simon Mendy joined Aimbridge Hospitality in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Operations, bringing with him 20 years of hospitality management e
Accor & sbe to Open Mondrian Shoreditch London in Spring 2021
Accor | October 26, 2020
LONDONÂ and MIAMI, Oct. 26, 2020Â - Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced an agreement to turn the five-star London hotel, The Curtain, into a Mondrian hotel in collaboration with current owner Reuben Brothers. Marking the brand's return to London, the opening will be Mondrian's sixth hotel in the global portfolio and a European flagship. The property will be converted to the Mondrian Shoreditch London after an update and restyling of the hotel, planned for completion next year. The Curtain Members' Club will cont
Radisson Hotel Diamond Barranquilla Opens Following Renovation and Rebranding
Radisson | October 26, 2020
Minneapolis - October 26, 2020 - Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Diamond Barranquilla at Calle 85 No. 47-11, Barranquilla, Colombia. Located in the heart of the popular port city known for its extravagant Carnival celebrations, this upscale hotel is the perfect home base for exploring Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The hotel, previously Park Inn by Radisson Diamond Barranquilla, underwent a renovation that included updating the lobby and guest rooms before joining the Radisson portfolio. Guests arriving at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) have an approximately
Pacific Countries: From the Highs to the Lows, Where Does Performance Stand Now?
STR | October 26, 2020
Countries across the world have seen various levels of impact over the last seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So where exactly do Pacific countries stand now? We look at how performance has changed over the course of the pandemic. Australia Australia experienced its lowest occupancy and RevPAR levels in April, 19.8% and AUD23.59, respectively. ADR, on the other hand, was at its lowest a month later in May at AUD118.36. Performance has since grown in the country as restrictions have ultimately eased. The country saw its highest performance levels in July: occupancy (41.5%), ADR (AUD143.96) and RevPAR (AUD59.72). In August, however,
New Hospitality Group, Long Weekend, Launches Hotel Portfolio
Long Weekend | October 26, 2020
Properties include The Lake House on Canandaigua, The Seagate Hotel & Beach Club and The Elbow Cay Club in Abaco, Bahamas New York, NY (October 26, 2020) – Launching today is Long Weekend, a new hospitality group with three projects under its flag. The independent collective will bring together award-winning designers, architects, restaurateurs and operators to create thoughtfully designed properties located in unexpected destinations. Each Long Weekend property, a mixture of existing and yet to be built, will be unified by a common goal. To create spaces and experiences that hold lasting memories. Long Weekend properties redef
The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Names Tabish Siddiquie as General Manager
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club | October 26, 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – October 26, 2020 – The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club announces the hiring of Tabish Siddiquie as general manager. In his new role, Siddiquie will oversee daily operations for the historic 361-room resort while also serving as the primary strategic business leader of the property. As the resort’s general manager, Siddiquie will be responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including sales and revenue generation, marketing, guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, and the membership club. Siddiquie will be actively involved in the St. Petersburg commu