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2020 HVS Lodging Tax Report – USA
Thomas Hazinski | October 21, 2020
By Thomas Hazinski, Joseph Hansel While prior HVS annual lodging tax studies have looked back on tax rates and revenues across the United States, this ninth annual Lodging Tax Study also looks forward and assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis of 25 major US markets illustrates the depth of the impact on the hospitality industry and projects a pattern of recovery over the next few years. HVS also provides historical data on tax rates and the collection and distribution of revenue from lodging taxes levied in all 50 States and the 150 largest US cities. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a bigger blow to the
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay Completes Extensive $23 Million Renovation
Radisson | October 21, 2020
Minneapolis - October 21, 2020 - Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay today announced details of its renovation to the public. The hotel underwent an extensive $23 million renovation over the past two years. The renovation was completed in three phases with updates to the lobby, corridors, guest rooms and suites, conference rooms and the exterior. The guest rooms now feature the latest Radisson brand design with comfortable and natural elements encouraging a balanced environment with Scandinavian inspired hospitality, along with recognizing the Oneida Nation heritage. Additionally, the hotel added a marketplace and Sky World Coffe
Hyatt Regency West Hanoi Opens in Vietnam
Hyatt Regency | October 21, 2020
CHICAGO (October 21, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency West Hanoi, the first Hyatt hotel in Hanoi and the third Hyatt hotel in Vietnam. Located in Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi’s new business district near major sporting and convention venues, Hyatt Regency West Hanoi offers 519 modern guestrooms where business travelers and leisure guests can enjoy seamless and relaxing experiences. Hyatt Regency West Hanoi, which has been rebranded from an existing hotel, has undergone an extensive renovation throughout all guestrooms, public areas, event and meeting spaces, and culinary venues, as wel
IHG Signs With Sukhumvit Centre Point to Open Thailand’s largest Crowne Plaza in the Heart of Bangkok
IHG | October 21, 2020
The 386-room hotel will rebrand as Crowne Plaza Bangkok Grand Sukhumvit by end of 2021 following an extensive refurbishment, before adding additional rooms by 2023 which will make it the country’s largest Crowne Plaza hotel and the flagship for the brand. With a philosophy of building hotels for the future, the new-look Crowne Plaza focuses on a fresh era of connection and productivity with design aspects focused on moving guests seamlessly between work and downtime. The centrepiece is the ‘Plaza Workspace’ – a new take on the traditional hotel lobby – in which the inspiring surroundings afford residents and visitors the chanc
IHG Army Hotels and Lendlease Announce Opening of First Phase of Candlewood Suites on Fort Jackson
IHG | October 21, 2020
IHG® Army Hotels and Lendlease today announced the first phase opening of the new Candlewood Suites® on Fort Jackson – Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels’ fourteenth Candlewood Suites hotel in the PAL portfolio. The hotel was built using cross-laminated timber (CLT), which offers builders maximized strength and durability with added sustainability and conservation benefits; Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels were the first to build a hotel out of CLT in the U.S., and Fort Jackson Candlewood Suites will be their fourth. In total, the West Building will be built with 5,203 black spruce CLT pieces. The first phase opening includes the West Bu
Loews Hotels & Co Appoints Three New Operations Leaders
Loews New Orleans Hotel | October 21, 2020
New York, NY (October 21, 2020) – Loews Hotels & Co announces the appointment of Patrick Barrett, general manager, Loews New Orleans Hotel, Younes Atallah, general manager, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, and Reggie Dominique, managing director, Loews Hollywood Hotel. “At a time where the hospitality industry has seen a tremendous amount of uncertainty, due to the global pandemic, we at Loews Hotels & Co are thrilled to have three seasoned leaders join the team, overseeing our hotels in Hollywood, New Orleans and Santa Monica,” said John Cottrill, Chief Operating Officer, Loews Hotels & Co. “We welcome Reggie, Patrick a
Orit Farkash-Hacohen Appointed as Newest Minister of Tourism for Israel
The Israel Ministry of Tourism | October 21, 2020
NEW YORK – October 21, 2020 – Earlier this week, the Israel Ministry of Tourism appointed Orit Farkash-Hacohen as the new Tourism Minister. In this position, Farkash-Hacohen will be responsible for working with the Israeli government to propose a plan to revive both domestic and international tourism once the country is able to reopen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “When the skies open and travel resumes, come visit Jerusalem’s ancient streets and Tel Aviv’s beaches,” said Farkash-Hacohen. “The bible refers to Israel as ‘the land of milk and honey,’ but we offer that and much more, from the snow-capped Hermon Mountains thr
Valor Hospitality Partners Appoints Clarence Tan Principal Advisor of Asian Management Division
Valor Hospitality Partners | October 21, 2020
ATLANTA (October 21, 2020) - Valor Hospitality Partners, an award-winning hospitality management company, has named Clarence Tan as the principal and corporate advisor of Valor Asia, the organization’s Singapore and Thailand-based division. Tan joins Valor Hospitality with over 25 years of experience in hotel management, global leadership and senior management. In his new role, Tan will leverage his hospitality management experience, as well as his market knowledge, to support the growth of Valor’s Asian and Australasian portfolios. “We believe the opportunities for franchising in Asia are now more critical than ever, as owners and in