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Mar Monte Hotel Debuts in Santa Barbara, California and Joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand
Mar Monte Hotel | August 17, 2020
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (August 17, 2020) – The new Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, emerges as Santa Barbara’s newest lifestyle boutique hotel with reimagined guest rooms, two new food and beverage concepts, and programming that reflects the distinct rhythm of the California coast. The 200-room hotel serves as a gateway to the American Riviera and is situated across the street from East Beach, just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and the famed Funk Zone. With the addition of Mar Monte, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand – which was launched in 2016 and is known for experiences that inspire guests to
Can Sales and Marketing Save the Hotel Industry?
HotStats | August 17, 2020
COVID-19 has knocked the wind out of hotel profits. No more so than within the conference business, a traditionally bustling moneymaker that has wilted amid the pandemic. Still, sitting on your hands until it all blows over is not the smart approach. What many don’t realize is that sales and marketing can be used to set the wheels toward profit back in motion. Wondering how? Here are some ways ... How COVID-19 Has Shifted Hotel Sales and Marketing It’s no secret that COVID-19 has demolished hotel and conference demand. But that lost demand is not permanent. It’s lying dormant as people remain hermetic, browse online and reassess
Nominations Open for Sixth Annual ISHC’s Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting
ISHC | August 17, 2020
Atlanta, Ga. (August 17, 2020): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) today announced that nominations are being accepted for the sixth annual Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting. Launched in 2015 in honor of Lori Raleigh, founder of the Travers Group and executive director of ISHC 2000-2013, the award honors young, successful industry professionals with leadership qualities and a perceived bright future in hospitality consulting. “The Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting provides an opportunity to recognize young professionals who demonstrate early
The Castell Project, Inc. Promotes Deborah L. Cox to Vice President
The Castell Project | August 17, 2020
ATLANTA, August 17, 2020—Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today announced that Deborah L. Cox has been promoted to vice president. “Deb has been instrumental in helping Castell expand to where it is today, and we realize she is pivotal to continued growth as we work towards our goal of seeing at least one in three women at the C-Suite level within the hospitality industry,” said Peggy Berg, chair , Castell Project, Inc. “Her background in strategic planning, equality issues and conflict resolution have mad
At the 2020 Second Quarter Close, the Asia Pacific Hotel Construction Pipeline, Excluding China, Shows Continued Growth*
Lodging Econometrics | August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020 – PORTSMOUTH, NH - According to the recent Asia Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), Asia Pacific’s total construction pipeline, excluding China, grew to 1,906 projects/404,520 rooms, up 6% and 3% respectively, year-over-year (YOY). The region currently has 996 projects, a cyclical peak for the region, and 225,734 rooms under construction. There are 415 projects with 82,122 rooms scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months, and 495 projects/96,664 rooms in the early planning stage, up a remarkable 19% by projects and 12% by rooms YOY. Additionally,
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Appoints Carla Puverel as General Manager
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | August 17, 2020
MALDIVES – 17 August 2020 – Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Carla Puverel as the new general manager of the stunning twin island resort featuring 151 luxury beach and over water villas. The property is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) global luxury hotel brands. Carla most recently served as general manager of the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka. “We are delighted to welcome Carla Puverel to Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Her impressive background managing a number of luxury properties and expertise in delivering exceptional resort experienc
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David Lund | August 17, 2020
By David Lund Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you. ― Pericles Every year in my home country the provincial premiers get together to eat lobster and drink cheap wine. Meanwhile some political work is being done. I remember two such conferences. I have a story about both. The first one was in the summer of 1997. It’s always a big deal when the premieres and their staff and the media descend on your hotel. This meeting was particularly memorable for the media’s work and my firsthand experience of how it all really works. When these big conferences happen the hote
Target Your Local Drive Market
Vizergy Digital Marketing | August 17, 2020
Reeling-in Regional Travelers Who are Reeling to Get Away With restrictions slowly lifting, travelers are looking for easy ways to get a break from their “new normal”. The focus now is staycations – where can locals go to take a break from everyday life? Industry experts are seeing that more people are driving to their destinations instead of flying. So how can you capitalize on this movement? You need to wave your arms up and let them know you’re here. Target your local drive market. Vizergy can help you get local-drive-market heads in beds with our Top Trending Cities Report tool. It’s right at your fingertips in the Vizergy