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DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in the Historic Port City of A Coruña
DoubleTree by Hilton | September 11, 2020
A CORUÑA, Spain - DoubleTree by Hilton A Coruña today opens its doors to guests in the heart of the historic city. The upscale hotel – which offers DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature warm hospitality, spacious guest rooms and exciting dining options – joins four DoubleTree by Hilton properties already open in Spain. The elegant new property is situated just 50 metres from A Coruña’s beautiful beach promenade – one of the longest in Europe. Stretching from Castillo de San Anton to El Portino, the 13-kilometre promenade provides a picturesque place for a leisurely stroll. The contemporary hotel is also home to Hünico, an excit
Mid-Market Hotels to Lead the Indian Hotels Sector Revival Story
Akash Datta | September 11, 2020
By Akash Datta, Dipti Mohan The growth of domestic tourism, changing lifestyles, increasing affinity towards competitively priced branded hotels and expansion of business activity to Tier 2 & 3 cities have bolstered the popularity of Mid-market or Midscale hotels in India in the recent past. Both domestic and international hotel companies with established as well as new midscale brands have increased their presence in the country to leverage the growing demand from middle-income domestic travelers and international budget travelers, especially in Tier 2, 3 & 4 cities. New age hotel aggregators also recognized and leveraged the oppo
World Tourism Day 2020: Global Community Unites to Celebrate “Tourism and Rural Development”
UNWTO | September 11, 2020
The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all around the world. Celebrated on 27 September with the theme of “Tourism and Rural Development”, this year’s international day of observation comes at a critical moment, as countries around the world look to tourism to drive recovery, including in rural communities where the sector is a leading employer and economic pillar. The 2020 edition also comes as governments look to the sector to drive recovery from the effects of the pandemic and with the
Canada’s Hotel Industry Shows Lower Performance From Prior Weeks
STR | September 11, 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—STR data for 30 August through 5 September 2020 showed slightly lower performance from prior weeks for Canada’s hotel industry. Year-over-year declines, while improved, also remain significant. In comparison with the week of 1-7 September 2019, the industry reported the following: Occupancy: -36.5% to 41.9% Average daily rate (ADR): -26.7% to CAD128.13 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): -53.4% to CAD53.65 Occupancy for previous weeks came in at 42.1%, 42.9% and 41.8%, respectively For the week ending with 5 September, two provinces reached a 50% occupancy level: Prince Edward Isl
U.S. Hotel Occupancy Gets Boost From Labor Day Weekend
STR | September 11, 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Boosted in part by Labor Day weekend, U.S. hotel occupancy increased slightly over the previous week, according to the latest data from STR. 30 August through 5 September 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019): Occupancy: 49.4% (-18.9%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$100.97 (-17.1%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$49.87 (-32.8%) Hotel demand grew to 18 million room nights sold (+500,000 week over week). Saturday (5 September) occupancy came in at 69.0%, just 2.6% less than the comparable Saturday in 2019, and leisure markets that have showed the highest summer occupa
Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley Appoints Stacie Harper as General Manager and Madisen Kellogg as Sales Manager
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC | September 11, 2020
COVINGTON, Ky., Sept. 11, 2020 -- The Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley has filled their upper management positions with seasoned market leaders. Stacie Harper and Madisen Kellogg are the opening General Manager and Sales Manager respectively, creating a formidable team with vast connections throughout the Spokane Valley market. The 92-room Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley will be the first hotel managed by Commonwealth Hotels in the Pacific Northwest. "We are excited to add the Tru Spokane Valley to the Commonwealth family of hotels," Brian Fry, President, said. "Their combined knowledge of the area and proven history of delivering su
Travel Industry: Appropriate Testing Protocols A Must or U.S. Economy Will Lose $155 Billion Due to International Travel Collapse
the Global Business Travel Association | September 11, 2020
Aviation industry groups urge the Administration to take necessary steps to safely open international travel markets Alexandria, Virginia (September 10, 2020) In a letter released today, 18 travel and aviation industry groups called on the Administration to take coordinated and deliberate action to safely reopen international travel markets. The letter, addressed to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II, Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf, and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), along with groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Air T
Restaurant Owners and Operators Are Invited to Take Free COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Training Course
The City of Miami | September 11, 2020
MIAMI (Sept. 11, 2020) – The City of Miami, Miami's Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) are encouraging local restaurant owners to sign up for a new one-hour health and safety course. Created by culinary educators and professionals, the course focuses on reducing and preventing the spread of COVID-19 through health and safety training and is free and open to all restaurant owners and operators. The COVID-19 Restaurant Safety and Compliance Course offers a one-hour lecture and quiz based on safety protocols and guidelines from the M