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2021 Hotel Forecast
Robert Rauch | October 1, 2020
By Robert Rauch The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to the hospitality industry, so when it comes to mapping a post-pandemic recovery, it’s clear that we are in uncharted territory. The Lodging Conference hosted Bernard Bauhmohl, Chief Economist of the Economic Outlook Group. His remarks related to vaccines, treatments, lack of stimulus package and election results led us to believe we are in for a longer ride along the trough of this recession. Our assessment is that we are at the midpoint with Q2 and Q3 behind us, two more quarters of recession will put us at one full year, close to the average length of a rece
Travel CEOs Unite in Stark Call for Relief Bill
U.S. Travel Association | October 1, 2020
WASHINGTON (October 1, 2020)—The CEOs of 17 of the largest U.S. travel companies joined the U.S. Travel Association in the following statement pleading with leaders in Washington to advance a subsequent round of legislative relief from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic: “In the strongest possible terms, we urge Congress and the administration to reach agreement before the election on a relief package that will give travel employers—and the millions of livelihoods they support—a fighting chance to survive. “We represent an industry that accounts for nearly 40% of all the U.S. jobs that have been lost to the coronavi
Dormio Resorts & Hotels and NextPax Travel Technology Announce Partnership
NextPax | October 1, 2020
NextPax, provider of channel management technology and Dormio Resorts & Hotels, specialized in the rental, administration and management of holiday resorts and hotels, announce a distribution partnership. As of today, the inventory of Dormio is available on a large number of distribution channels via the connection with NextPax, including Airbnb, HomeAway/Vrbo, Holidu, e-domizil, BungalowSpecials and HomeToGo. As market leader for online distribution of holiday parks in the Benelux countries, NextPax provides the connectivity to list and synchronize the inventory of Dormio on all connected channels. ’We receive the fast growing invento
U.S. Travel Announces New Dates for IPW 2021 in Las Vegas
The U.S. Travel Association | October 1, 2020
WASHINGTON (October 1, 2020)—The U.S. Travel Association today announced that IPW, its annual international inbound travel trade show, will be a live, in-person event held in Las Vegas from September 18-22, 2021. The September dates are revised from previously released 2021 event dates. U.S. Travel, together with premier sponsor Brand USA and our hosts, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Travel Nevada, secured later dates to provide additional time for international long-haul travel to the United States to broadly resume. “Next year’s IPW will reunite the global travel community and be the keystone for safely rebu
Nobu Hospitality Debuts Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Following Complete Transformation
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto | October 1, 2020
PALO ALTO, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Nobu Hospitality, the globally established lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce the debut of Nobu Hotel Palo Alto. The 73- room boutique hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley has undergone an extensive multi-million dollar renovation to unveil a completely brand-new hotel. The exciting transformation elevated the world-renowned Nobu hospitality, Palo Alto-style, with an impressive new facade, intimate arrival experience and lobby, new Nobu dining spaces, redesigned guest rooms, and the exclusive Nobu Ryokan guest experience. “We are exc
GCommerce and The Hotels Network Announce Strategic Partnership
GCommerce | October 1, 2020
Park City, UT, October 1, 2020 - GCommerce, a leading, hospitality digital marketing agency, has partnered with The Hotels Network, an innovative hotel tech company providing a full-stack direct growth platform. With GCommerce’s proven marketing strategies and The Hotels Network’s tools, this partnership will give clients the potential to increase direct bookings, providing websites with personalized shopping experiences for users and strengthening relationships between hotel brands and guests. “The partnership between The Hotels Network and GCommerce is a natural fit,” stated Lindley Cotton, President & Partner of GCommerce
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Andrew Flack as Chief Commercial Officer
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | September 30, 2020
MILWAUKEE - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of Andrew Flack as its first ever chief commercial officer. Flack is a globally-experienced, results-oriented, proven leader with over 30 years of hospitality industry experience. Flack most recently served as vice president marketing & eCommerce with Hilton Worldwide. In this role, he supported more than 5,000 managed and franchised properties, with oversight for 140 team members located throughout the Americas. Andrew’s previous roles with Hilton i
A Deep Dive Into Japan’s Road to Recovery
September 30, 2020
While many nations have lifted COVID-19-related limits on travelers, entry restrictions for international travelers in Japan remain in place. However, the Japanese government has launched a “Go to Travel” campaign to promote domestic travel and help boost local businesses. But while hotel occupancy has improved thanks to this government campaign, levels remain well below pre-pandemic levels with full recovery not expected for years. COVID-19 “second wave” & Go to Travel campaign impact The Go to Travel campaign provides subsidies of up to 50 percent on transportation, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and sh