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True North Hotel Group Opens Four Hotels With Fifth on Track for 1Q 2021
True North Hotel Group | October 21, 2020
Overland Park, Kan. – Oct. 21, 2020 – True North Hotel Group today announced that it is opening four new hotels within a month with an additional fifth on track to open in the first quarter of 2021. A dual-branded SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott will open next week in Wrentham/Plainview, Mass., between Boston and Providence, serving as a prime access point to all of New England. The properties anchor RAVentures’ new Ledgeview Way mixed-used development located at the prime intersection of Interstate 495 and Route 1. Along with the two hotels’ 160 rooms, the development also includes retail, restaurants, an assis
Brandt Hospitality Group Set to Open Residence Inn by Marriott in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Residence Inn by Marriott | October 21, 2020
Lincoln, RI – October 21, 2020 – The 107-suite Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Lincoln, Rhode Island is scheduled to open this Friday, October 23rd with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 632 George Washington Highway, the all-suite Residence Inn Providence Lincoln will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Brandt Hospitality Group of Fargo, North Dakota. General Manager Chellen Cavalier leads the management team at the property for Brandt Hospitality Group. Located 18 miles from T. F. Green International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown Providence
COVID-19 Recovery: How Hotels Can Reestablish Brand Trust
Dr. Rick Garlick | October 21, 2020
By Dr. Rick Garlick Fall is in full swing and as businesses continue to face myriad challenges related to COVID-19 and economic downturn, brand trust continues to stagnate across the travel, hospitality and leisure sector. As such, several behavioral and attitudinal shifts will have long-term impacts across the industry and cause recovery challenges as consumers resume travel – but there are also some bright spots on the horizon. Where does trust stand? The Magid data shows that, despite significant investments to assure travelers that various venues are safe, the needle is not moving. In April, the first wave of the study showed tha
Hotel Kansas City Taps Knowland to Prospect Group Business Ahead of Grand Opening
Knowland | October 21, 2020
New boutique hotel in Kansas City, Mo. prepares group sales lead generation to amplify meeting revenue ahead of grand opening in 2021 ARLINGTON, Va. — (October 21, 2020) —Opening a new property requires not only the right environment and the right location, it also requires industry-leading prospecting tools to help sales build out their group business pipeline. Knowland, the leader in group hospitality analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, was selected by the newly opened Hotel Kansas City, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, to help increase group business for its 20,
Lafrance Hospitality Opens Tru by Hilton Manchester Downtown in New Hampshire
Tru by Hilton | October 21, 2020
Manchester, NH – Oct. 21, 2020 – Hilton’s innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Manchester Downtown, on October 15. The 126-room hotel, located at 135 Spring St. Manchester, NH, is owned by Bedford Lot Venture, LLC and managed by Lafrance Hospitality. The new hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Manchester, within walking distance from SNHU Arena, and a short drive from Manchester Boston Regional Airport and Merrimack Premium Shopping Outlets. Tru by Hilton promises guests a simplified and spirited stay, rooted in value. Developed from the ground up using
Compass45 Hospitality Opens DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park Following Conversion
Compass45 Hospitality | October 20, 2020
ST. LOUIS - DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park opens its doors to guests as the newest full-service hotel in the Central West End of St. Louis and the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio. Located within four miles of downtown St. Louis, the 219-room hotel welcomes guests with comfortable accommodations, including newly renovated guest rooms, a new restaurant serving breakfast daily and updated on-site meeting space and fitness center. The property also includes an Applebee’s Neighborhood restaurant serving lunch and dinner for all guests to enjoy. ''The entire staff is excited about this new begi
The ART Hotel Denver Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
Commonwealth Hotels Collection | October 20, 2020
DENVER, Oct. 20, 2020 - The ART Hotel Denver, a brilliant boutique hotel conveniently located in downtown Denver's Golden Triangle district, and Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Reader's Choice Awards No. 22 hotel in the world; No. 9 hotel in the U.S. and the No. 1 hotel in the Southwest and West, today announced it has joined Hilton's upscale Curio Collection. The exclusive global portfolio of more than 90 handpicked hotels and resorts caters to travelers seeking local discovery and authentically curated experiences. Originally opened in June 2015, the ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton is located within walking distance of the fam
U.S. Hotel Performance Down for September 2020
STR | October 20, 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The U.S. hotel industry showed slightly lower performance from the month prior, according to September 2020 data from STR. September 2020 (percentage change from September 2019): Occupancy: 48.3% (-28.2%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$99.12 (-24.9%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$47.87 (-46.1%) Each of the three key performance indicators came in lower than August. The absolute levels recorded in August were the highest for any month since April. More recently, October weekly data showed that occupancy reached 50% for just the second time since the industry’s low point. Among the To