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Six Senses Kyoto to Welcome Guests From Late April, 2024
IHG | February 1, 2024
BANGKOK – February 1, 2024 – Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality, and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing. An oasis in downtown Kyoto Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan, promising an unparalleled experience replete with cutting-edge wellness and feel-good spa facilities, an innovative dining concept, and fascinating local adventures. General Manager, Nicolas Black, said, “We are thrilled to announce our debut Six Senses opening in Japan. There couldn't be a more fitting location than Kyoto in ...
IHG Signs Nine Hotels Across Five Brands in UK & Ireland
IHG | February 1, 2024
Multi-segment growth continues with nine new hotels across five brands 31.01.24 (London, UK): IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces nine signings across five brands in UK and Ireland – totalling more than 1,000 new rooms – as its rapid growth in all market segments continues. The hotels span IHG’s popular Hotel Indigo, voco hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites brands, and significantly increases the company’s already-impressive footprint in UK&I, where it has more than 350 open hotels. Covering all four market segments in Luxury & Lifestyl...
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Opens, Unveiling Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | February 1, 2024
Following a yearlong transformation, the property is ushering in a new era through a modern lens The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, opened its doors on January 23rd, becoming the newest addition to The Ritz-Carlton's collection of over 110 hotels and resorts worldwide. The property has a 38-year-old legacy in the Dallas area and is undergoing a substantial $55 million renovation following its acquisition in 2022 through a joint venture between Trinity Investments and Partners Group. Nestled in the scenic Las Colinas hills, the hotel now offers a fresh take on modern luxury, providing a welcoming retreat for guests to enjoy. Guided by a...
Lovango Resort & Beach Club Appoints Eric Landt as New General Manager
Little Gem Resorts - Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, St. John USVI | February 1, 2024
The luxury private island resort in the US Virgin Islands welcomes a new general manager to lead the resort into its next stage St. John, US Virgin Islands (February 1, 2024) - Lovango Resort & Beach Club, the family-owned private island resort overlooking USVI’s Caneel Bay, announces the appointment of Eric Landt as General Manager. Landt's 30 years of experience in hospitality and business development, as well as his twenty-one-year career overseeing The Wauwinet and the White Elephant Resorts in Nantucket Island, MA, will be fundamental in the evolution of Lovango Resort. Nestled on a priva...
Wythe Hotel Welcomes Grace Dodier Fitzpatrick as New General Manager
Wythe Hotel | February 1, 2024
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Lake Geneva’s Abbey Resort Appoints Dan Dolan to General Manager
The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa | February 1, 2024
Dan Dolan brings 30+ years experience to full-service lakeside resort FONTANA, WI (February 1, 2024) -- The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Dolan to General Manager of Lake Geneva’s only lakeside full service resort. Dan brings a wealth of executive leadership along with a diverse background in hospitality sales and marketing. Prior to taking on this operations role, Dolan was the Interim General Manager and the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Benchmark Global Hospitality, The Abbey Resort’s management company. Dolan will guide the direction of the resort and quality standards to pro...
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod To Open in Summer 2024
Margaritaville | February 1, 2024
Margaritaville Lifestyle Sails onto Cape Cod, Opening Represents Brand’s First New England Lodging Location Hyannis, MA (February 1, 2024) – Today, Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, announces the debut of Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, slated to welcome visitors in Summer 2024. Managed by Plymouth, MA-based Linchris, the property will be the brand’s first lodging location in New England. Following a thirty million dollar top-to-bottom reimagination, Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, presently operating as the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, will feature 272 rooms and thoughtful features and amenities for visitors of all age...
2024 Digital Marketing Trends and Predictions by GCommerce Solutions
GCommerce | February 1, 2024
From AI, to new social media platforms, to continued privacy regulations and a push for 1st party data, we continue to see a rapid rate of change in the digital space. 🌐✨ The future of digital marketing is here, and we can't wait to share our exclusive insights and predictions for 2024. Get the full scoop here. 📚🔍...
AHLA Applauds House Passage of Important Tax Relief for Hotels
AHLA | February 1, 2024
WASHINGTON (Feb. 1, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), which would temporarily extend a number of tax provisions that are critical to the hotel industry. “The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act would provide vital economic help to America’s hotels, encouraging investment in both hotel properties and employees,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “We thank members of the House for passing this important, bipartisan...
DAZN Selects PPDS – Teaming Up to Bring the World’s Largest Sports Streaming Platform to Hotel Rooms Exclusively on Philips MediaSuite TVs
PPDS | February 1, 2024
New partnership sees Philips MediaSuite from PPDS become the first dedicated hospitality TV to feature the DAZN app – used by more than 300 million people monthly – bringing more than 30,000 live sports and entertainment events to hotel rooms around the world, for the first time. PPDS is delighted to announce a new partnership with DAZN – the world’s leading sports entertainment platform and Europe’s largest football broadcaster – to bring its live and on-demand content streaming services into hotel guest rooms for the first time, exclusively via Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs. Set to be unveiled an...
Paramount Hospitality Management Partners With Travel Outlook, The Premier Hotel Call Center to Boost Conversions
Travel Outlook The Premier Hotel Call Center™ | February 1, 2024
The Southern hospitality giant embraces technology solutions in their new partnership. Santa Fe, New Mexico, January 31, 2024 — In a search for a trustworthy technology partner that’s experience and reputation in the hospitality industry match the high standards at Paramount Hospitality Management™, the company has partnered with Travel Outlook, The Premier Hotel Call Center™ to combat labor shortages and increase conversion rates. Paramount Hospitality™ has been a titan of the hotelier industry since its inception in 2001. Founder Marco Manzie has worked in the hotel business since he was 17. He took his decades of experience...
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Transformed Into First Fully Pixar-Themed Hotel in the U.S.
the Disneyland Resort | January 31, 2024
First fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States envelops guests in the whimsy and artistry of beloved stories and short films Reimagination introduces new dining, pool area, play court and more Overnight stays offer special Disneyland Resort Hotel benefits, such as early theme park entry and convenient theme park access ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 -- Pixar Place Hotel opens today, Jan. 30, at Disneyland Resort, officially marking the transformation of Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The 15-story high-rise overlooking Disney California Adventure Park boasts c...
Iconic Fairmont Brand Returning to New Orleans in Summer 2025
Fairmont | January 31, 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 – World-renowned luxury brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Louisiana-based developer Kailas Companies today announced the official kickoff of the downtown redevelopment project of 1010 Common Street, which will mark the return of the iconic Fairmont brand to New Orleans. Slated to open summer 2025, the hotel is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter. “Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio in a key North American market,” shared Omer Acar, CEO, Fairmont Hotels...
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown Welcomes Danielle Klus as General Manager
Hyatt Place | January 31, 2024
Seasoned hospitality professional joins hotel with nearly 20 years of experience PHOENIX, AZ (JAN. 31, 2024) – Hyatt Place Phoenix / Downtown, a 238-room premier hotel managed by Pacific Hospitality Group, announces that Danielle Klus has joined their leadership team as General Manager. Klus will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel to ensure guests experience best-in-class service that the Hyatt Place brand is known for. Klus joins the team with nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry, having held various roles in operations, food and beverage and more. She most recently was Director of Operations at Hyatt Regency Phoeni...
Grupo Puntacana Announces New Ultra-Luxury Hotel Project at Playa Serena Puntacana Resort
January 31, 2024
MADRID, Jan. 31, 2024 -- During the 44th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2024), held in Madrid, Spain, Grupo Puntacana announced the development of its next hotel project in Playa Serena Puntacana Resort, a unique proposal in ultra-luxury tourism. The Playa Serena hotel will be a project where nature meets luxury and exclusivity. It will have capacity for 160 guests, 75 suites, 5 overwater villas, 1 beach club, 3 restaurants, 1 themed restaurant, 1 beach restaurant, 4 bars and 8 spa bungalows. It is projected to open in 2026. The announcement was made by Grupo Puntacana executives Frank Elías Rainieri, CEO; Pa...
Piero Pastore Appointed General Manager at Nolinski Venezia
NOLINSKI VENEZIA | January 31, 2024
French hospitality group Evok is pleased to announce the appointment of Piero Pastore as General Manager of Nolinski Paris, a historic property located steps from the Piazza San Marco and La Fenice opera house that marks the only property in the Evok portfolio outside of Paris. With a wealth of experience in the Italian hotel industry, Piero Pastore will lead the team at Nolinski Venezia as General Manager. After completing a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Piero Pastore joined the Starhotels group, where he worked for over ten years, progressing from guest relations to Resident Manager. His experience and expertise in Florence,...
Business Travel Industry Anticipates a Strong but Challenging 2024 According to Latest GBTA Poll
GBTA | January 31, 2024
Global industry professionals report strength in business travel numbers, outlook on potential risks ahead, and how travel policies are evolving to meet the needs of a remote / hybrid workforce The global business travel industry has put the pandemic behind it and is riding a wave of momentum at the start of 2024. A majority of travel buyers report increases in bookings and spending for 2023 and expect this year-over-year growth trend to continue as they also prioritize sustainable travel in their organizations. Nearly 60% of travel buyers expect more travel in the coming year, with two-thirds anticipating increases in business travel ...
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Appoints Eduardo Marquez as New Executive Chef of Casa Don Alfonso
Casa Don Alfonso | January 31, 2024
With over 15 years of experience at The Ritz Carlton Hotels around the world, Chef Eduardo Marquez will now lead the team at Casa Don Alfonso in St. Louis ST. LOUIS (Januray 31, 2024) — Casa Don Alfonso (100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105), the elevated Southern Italian eatery located in The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, announces Chef Eduardo Marquez as its new Executive Chef. Opened in March of 2021, Casa Don Alfonso brings the recipes and traditions of the acclaimed Iccarino family, who have operated the famed Don Alfonso 1890 in the heart of Sant’ Agata, Italy for the past four generations, to St. Louis. The menu honors the c...
LuxUrban Hotels to Operate James NoMad Hotel in New York City
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. | January 31, 2024
To be Rebranded the J Hotel by LuxUrban, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel 353-Room Historic Property is LuxUrban’s Largest Operating Rights Acquisition to Date MIAMI--LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (“LuxUrban” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LUXH), which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, today announced that it has signed and funded a 15-year Master Lease Agreement (MLA), plus two, five-year options, to operate The James NoMad Hotel in New York City. LuxUrban expects that The James will be rebranded as The J Hotel by LuxUrban, ...
Waldorf Astoria Debuts in Seychelles With the Opening of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island
Hilton | January 31, 2024
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando-Disney Springs Area Debuts Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade
DoubleTree by Hilton | January 31, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. – (Jan. 31, 2024) – DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando-Disney Springs Area has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 236 all-suite property located at 2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, convenient to the Orlando International Airport, the Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando’s world-class theme parks. The hotel is an official Walt Disney World® hotel located within walking distance of the area's finest shopping, dining, and entertainment via the pedestrian sky bridge to Disney Springs. Complimentary daily bus shuttle service is available to all Walt Disney World Theme Parks for hotel guests, exclusive 30...
IHG Grows Mexico Portfolio With Opening of Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés, in Baja California Sur
IHG | January 31, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the official opening of Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés, in La Paz, Mexico, a cherished oasis where the desert meets the sea. The 115-room Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés is the perfect blend of serenity and adventure, offering magnificent views and white sand beaches, along with premium amenities, including a beach club, two restaurant concepts, a fully equipped gym, spa, an outdoor infinity and lap pool, as well as more than a thousand square meters of meeting and events space. Guests also have access to one of the top golf courses in the Baja Penins...
Arlo Hotels Appoints Five New Leadership Roles at NYC Properties
Arlo Hotels | January 31, 2024
The Independent Boutique Brand Kicks Off the New Year at NYC Hotels with Five Promotions in Leadership NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2024) – Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Miami and Chicago (and launching in Washington, D.C., in summer 2024), is starting the new year with promotions across each of its four NYC properties: Maggie Stokes as Corporate Director of Operations, Mark Butler as General Manager of Arlo Midtown, Joe Kavanagh as General Manager of Arlo NoMad, Richard Tucker as General Manager of Arlo SoHo, and William Burpitt as General Manager of Arlo Williamsburg. ...
Hotel Heron Set for Spring Opening in Alexandria, Virginia
Hotel Heron | January 31, 2024
A charming escape minutes from DC, Hotel Heron invites guests to discover a budding travel destination Alexandria, Virginia (January 31, 2024) - Hotel Heron, set to open its doors in spring 2024 in the heart of Old Town Alexandria is now accepting reservations. Offering a new vantage point to explore one of America’s most storied cities, Hotel Heron invites travelers to experience the charm of the nationally designated historic district through the lens of the re-imagined hotel. Steps away from King Street Mile and Alexandria’s waterfront, Hotel Heron is one of the city’s most iconic examples of Colonial Revival architecture. Taking...
