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Adele’s Residency Drove Substantial Gains in Munich Hotel Performance
CoStar Group | September 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – 18 September 2024 – Adele’s 10-day residency drove significant performance growth for Munich’s hotel industry, according to August 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. Adele performed a total of 10 nights at the Messe München, pushing double-digit growth across the August metrics: occupancy (+15.9% to 77.0%), ADR (+46.6% to EUR159.04) and RevPAR (+69.9% to EUR122.46). The ADR and RevPAR levels were the highest for any August on record in Munich, while occupancy was the highest for August since 2017
Creating Neurodiverse-Friendly Spaces in Hospitality
Manoj K Mohanty | September 18, 2024
The hospitality industry prides itself on creating welcoming environments for people of all backgrounds. However, what about guests with neurodiverse needs? As awareness grows about the prevalence of neurodiversity—with studies suggesting 15-20% of the global population falls under this umbrella—the industry has a unique challenge in creating inclusive experiences for this significant yet underserved market. What is neurodiversity? Challenges for neurodiverse guests With approximately one billion people with disabilities, they are considered the world’s biggest minority! For neurodiverse tr
What Hoteliers Need to Know About Sleep Architecture
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | September 18, 2024
By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky With sleep science reaching the mainstream over the past few years, numerous hotel brands have unveiled fancy new sleep programs in an arms race to win over travelers looking for accommodations that will help them get a full night’s rest while aboard. But the rise of sleep tourism needn’t be limited to only luxury hotels that have the capital to devote a gargantuan sum per key to noise-dampening materials, new air purification systems or state-of-the-art bedding systems that have built-in temperature and moisture controls. Rather, any brand can build a strategic plan for deploying affordable sleep enhancem
Wild Air Ventures Acquires The Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
WILD AIR VENTURES | September 18, 2024
LAKE TOXAWAY, NC — Wild Air Ventures, a boutique real estate investment firm that focuses on authentic experiences in the hospitality industry, has acquired the Greystone Inn, a full-service 30-room hotel in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. The iconic property is nestled in the serene surroundings of Lake Toxaway, the largest private lake in North Carolina, and offers guests a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury. We are delighted to add this exquisite hotel to our expanding collection of properties," said Brandon Berger, Owner & CEO of Wild Air Ventures. "Lake Toxaway is a true gem of a destination, and we are excited to off
B Ocean Resort Welcomes New General Manager Sabrina Graves
B Ocean Resort | September 18, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (September 18, 2024) – B Ocean Resort, Fort Lauderdale’s historic, iconic beachfront destination resort, today announced the appointment of Sabrina Graves as the resort’s general manager. With an extensive career in hotel operations and sales, Graves will guide the resort’s team and work to optimize efficiencies and enhance guest experiences, from the legendary Wreck Bar to the resort’s accommodations, pools, private beach and dining venues. “We are thrilled to welcome Sabrina Graves to our team, where her valuable hospitality operations experience will continue to enhance the resort’s reputation as
KARA Hospitality Opens New Extended Stay America Premier Suites in Virginia
Extended Stay America | September 18, 2024
Charlotte, NC, September 18, 2024 — Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Harrisonburg, located in Rockingham, Virginia. The property was developed and will be managed by the owner, KARA Hospitality. The four-story, 92-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg hotel features free Wi-Fi, complimentary healthy breakfast, premium cable, 24-hour fitness room, onsite guest laundry, dedicated pet area, grill and picnic area, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites' signature spaci
New Castle Reopens Historic LaSalle Hotel Under Marriott Tribute Portfolio Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | September 18, 2024
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - - September 18, 2024, Jeremy Buffam and Julian Buffam, partners at New Castle Hotels & Resorts (NCH), a leading hotel investment, development and management company, today announced the reopening of the 55-room, historic LaSalle Hotel in Bryan, Texas following a top-to-bottom, multi-million dollar reimagination. Built in 1928, the hotel is in the heart of downtown Bryan, a recognized Texas Cultural District and sister city to College Station, home of Texas A&M University. The LaSalle joins the Marriott Tribute Portfolio , a family of independent boutique hotels. Taking up Bryan’s affinity for authentic pla
Cada Fabian Joins Brush Creek Ranch as Executive Chef of Lodge & Spa
Brush Creek Ranch | September 18, 2024
(Saratoga, Wyo.) – September 18, 2024 – Brush Creek Ranch, named the No. 1 Resort in Wyoming in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, announced today the appointment of Cada Fabian as Executive Chef of the Lodge & Spa, one of three luxury lodging properties at Brush Creek Ranch. As Executive Chef of Lodge & Spa, Fabian will oversee all culinary functions at Trailhead Lodge, Pioneer Kitchen and Creekside Dinner Camp. Chef Fabian steps into this role from the Ranch’s Cheyenne Club Restaurant, where she joined as Executive Sous Chef in 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Fabian into this full time lead