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White Lodging Set to Open Kimpton Santo in San Antonio, Texas
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | August 26, 2024
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 26, 2024) – White Lodging and Kimpton Santo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, are thrilled to announce Kimpton Santo will open on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Kimpton Santo is located at 431 S. Alamo and stands at the forefront of a new wave of hospitality destinations in the city, offering a truly exceptional luxury lifestyle hotel experience. The property, complete with four luxe food and beverage outlets, creates a new culinary destination alongside the 347 luxury guest rooms and suites that melds the rich history of the area with premier service and modern amenities. Kimpton San
How Much Wellness Actually Impacts Hotel Revenue
Book4Time Inc. | August 26, 2024
With wellness tourism booming and more hotels and resorts implementing wellness programs, what does it all mean in terms of hotel revenue? The Wellness Real Estate Report 2024 by RLA Global, with statistical support from HotStats, offers some answers to this question. The report evaluates hotel performance in 2023 using data from P&L benchmarking company HotStats, which covers more than 11,000 hotels worldwide. Hotels are broken down into three categories: Major wellness: annual wellness and leisure revenue exceeds US$1 million or more than 10% of total hotel revenues. Minor wellness: annual wellness and leisure revenue is l
USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive: Part II All-Inclusive Hotels
HFTP | August 26, 2024
Just released, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) 12th Revised Edition has been meticulously updated by the Global Finance Committee (GFC) with guiding principles to enhance transparency in reporting, broaden data sets to better inform decision-making, and align with contemporary practices. To support its release, GFC members are also presenting a series of webinars. Be sure to register for the monthly “USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive” webinars running through September 2024. Accompanying the webinars are correlating blog posts, including this one for the webinar “USALI 12th Revised Edition Deep D
Transforming Hotel Front Desk Services for a Better Guest Experience
EHL | August 26, 2024
In this blog, we’ll explore how the front desk is adapting to meet modern guest expectations. You'll also learn about the essential duties of a front desk receptionist, the challenges they face, and innovative solutions that are redefining their role. By the end of this post, you'll have a deeper understanding of how these changes are shaping the future of the hospitality industry. The changing face of the hospitality industry The hospitality industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by technology and shifting customer expectations. Today, successful hotels prioritize creating great guest experiences over simply providing a place to s
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2024-Q2
HVS | August 26, 2024
HVS and STR are pleased to provide you with the quarterly report of the Canadian Lodging Outlook. Each report includes occupancy (occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for six major markets. If you would like detailed hotel performance data for all of Canada, STR offers the Canadian Hotel Review, which is available by annual subscription. For further information, please contact: info@str.com or +1 (615) 824-8664. HVS Canada performs major portfolio appraisals and single-asset consulting assignments and valuations from coast to coast. Our professional team is expert in appraisal work, feasibili
Hilton Signs New Agreement for Iconic Hilton Munich Park Hotel
Hilton | August 26, 2024
MUNICH, GERMANY – Hilton today announced the signing of a new long-term agreement for Hilton Munich Park with a joint venture company of Commerz Real AG and Hines. Hilton will continue to manage the property following a visionary redevelopment by the owners as part of the mixed-use Tucherpark project in Munich. Hilton Munich Park will be integral to the new Tucherpark, a circular city project being developed by the Commerz Real and Hines joint venture. This innovative project will blend residential, retail, office, and hospitality spaces, creating a dynamic new destination and community. The reimagined Hilton Hotels & Resorts pro
Soldiering On: 15 Fun Facts About IHG Army Hotels as It Celebrates 15 Years of Serving the Military Community
IHG Hotels & Resorts | August 26, 2024
Nearly two decades ago, the U.S. Army established the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program to improve the conditions of – and ensure long-term viability for – temporary on-post lodging facilities. In 2009, IHG joined the effort as the Army’s exclusive partner with a mission to deliver exceptional hotel stay experiences tailored to the unique needs of military service members, families and guests. Fifteen years later, IHG Army Hotels continues to serve as the exclusive operator of hotels across 40 military installations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Leveraging the trusted quality of its renowned and well-loved Holiday In
IHG Hotels & Resorts Seals Two-Hotel Deal in Quang Binh, Vietnam
IHG Hotels | August 26, 2024
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 26 August 2024: IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces a two-hotel deal with Hai Thanh Hung Investment Joint Stock Company and Vietnam Royal Investment and Construction Co., Ltd (VRIC) in Quang Binh province. The multiple property agreement includes 68-villa property voco Quang Binh Resort and 232-room Crowne Plaza Quang Binh City Centre. voco hotels, IHG’s fastest growing premium brand, will welcome guests next year as voco Quang Binh Resort joins voco Ma Belle Danang in Vietnam which is quickly becoming a popular choice for leisure and busine