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Utah’s Yonder Escalante Rebrands to Ofland Escalante
Ofland Escalante | January 22, 2024
Outdoor Hotel in Southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Yonder Escalante, Announces a Refreshed Brand Meaning “Of the Land” Escalante, Utah (January 22, 2024) – Yonder Escalante, a 20-acre boutique hotel located amidst Southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, is pleased to announce a significant rebrand to Ofland Escalante. The name change, which will take effect when it reopens for the 2024 season on March 13, reflects the hotel’s commitment to provide the same authentic outdoor-oriented hospitality experience guests have come to love, while also embracing a new identity that resonat...
Secrets Resorts & Spas Brand Expands in the Dominican Republic With the Opening of Secrets Tides Punta Cana
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | January 22, 2024
CHICAGO (January 22, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Secrets Tides Punta Cana, the latest Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt resort to open in the Dominican Republic. The 688-room adults-only resort expands Hyatt’s leisure portfolio in the Caribbean destination to 17 resorts with continued growth expected in late 2024 with the introduction of the Hyatt Centric brand in Santo Domingo. Located along the picturesque, palm-studded beach in the Uvero Alto neighborhood of Punta Cana, the idyllic seaside haven touts traditional Dominican architecture and pulls inspiration from renowned Domi...
Lafrance Hospitality Appoints Tim Burkhardt as President of Hotels
Lafrance Hospitality | January 22, 2024
Westport, MA | Jan. 22, 2024 – Lafrance Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Burkhardt to the position of President of Hotels. Burkhardt, who previously served as Vice President of Lodging and Development, will assume his new role effective immediately. As President of Hotels, Burkhardt will oversee the strategic direction, and operations of Lafrance Hospitality's portfolio of hotels, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and driving continued growth and success in the hospitality industry. He will continue to spearhead acquisition and new construction projects for the hotel ...
Best Western Kernersville Is Now Open in North Carolina
BWH Hotels | January 22, 2024
Kernersville, North Carolina (January 22, 2024) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Kernersville, located at 1570 Highway 66S in Kernersville, North Carolina. The hotel is owned by Pranav Patel and features 56 guestrooms, including three suites. The property recently completed a refresh, revamping each guestroom’s design and amenities with modern décor that features light grays and pops of orange, alongside washed wood-style furniture and plush bedding. Guestrooms come equipped with Smart TVs, desks, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers and complimentary Wi-Fi. When staying at the Be...
Hilton Launches Initiative to Open New Pathways to Hotel Ownership
Hilton | January 22, 2024
In a first for the hospitality industry, Hilton’s “Unlocking Doors” program provides education, networking and access to capital supporting new and aspiring hotel owners MCLEAN, Va. – In an effort to help create opportunity for people looking to realize the dream of owning or growing their own business, Hilton has announced the creation of “Unlocking Doors,” a program designed to support new and aspiring hoteliers on their journey to hotel ownership. Launching this week at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), Unlocking Doors will create meaningful pathways to hotel ownership for entrepreneurs who are new to the i...
The Westin Bora Bora Resort and Spa Appoints César Marques as General Manager
The Westin Bora Bora Resort and Spa | January 22, 2024
BORA BORA, French Polynesia (January 22, 2024) – Slated to open in summer 2024, The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, situated at the base of Mount Otemanu in the heart of French Polynesia, is proud to announce the appointments of César Marques as General Manager and Thais Magri as Market Director of Sales and Marketing for French Polynesia, overseeing both The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa is slated to debut this summer 2024 as the island’s newest luxury destination. Travelers looking to experience the best of Bora Bora will discover incredible overwater bun...
Moxy Debuts in India With Opening of Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud
Moxy Hotels | January 22, 2024
Marking the 17th brand to join the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in South Asia, the hotel brings Moxy’s boundary-breaking experience into the vibrant metropolis of Bengaluru Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is thrilled to announce the opening of Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud, marking the brand’s debut in India. Introducing Bengaluru to a quirky and playful side of hospitality, the hotel is set to be the perfect social hub for both locals and travelers seeking a fun and adventurous retreat. Located just 10 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in No...
Hotel Pipeline Down for Most of the World at the End of 2023
CoStar Group | January 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – 22 January 2024 – With substantial volume in the planning phases, the Americas was the only world region to show an increase in overall hotel pipeline activity, according to year-end data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. Construction activity was down in every world region except Asia Pacific. December 2023 (% change in comparison with December 2022): Europe In construction: 171,354 (-9.7%) Final Planning: 111,255 (-20.9%) Planning: 178,580 (+16.3%) Total Under Contract: 461,189 (-4.7%) Among countrie...
U.S. Hotel Performance for December 2023
CoStar Group | January 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – 22 January 2024 – As expected due to the holiday season, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results month over month, according to December 2023 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. December 2023 (percentage change from December 2022): Occupancy: 52.6% (-1.8%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$151.13 (+2.1%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$79.42 (+0.3%) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City experienced the highest occupancy level (86.6%), which was up 4.3% year over year. M...
7 Ways QR Codes Can Revolutionize the Hotel Guest Experience in 2024
Sharat Potharaju | January 22, 2024
By Sharat Potharaju Modern hotel guests expect efficient, personalized, and tech-enabled services throughout their stays. Nearly 40% of travelers would even opt for entirely self-service accommodations and no staff interactions except by request. Innovative technologies, like QR codes, present the perfect solution to meet and exceed rising expectations while driving revenue and loyalty. A simple smartphone scan bridges the physical and digital, unlocking convenience, customization, and satisfaction from check-in to check-out. To revolutionize the guest experience in 2024, consider these seven QR code use cases. Speed up check-in a...
Are Social Media Influencers Bad Travel Agents? [NEW Study]
Max Woolf | January 22, 2024
By Max Woolf Consider this: The “travel” hashtag on TikTok has amassed over 26.3M posts and 217.8B views. With those numbers, it’s no stretch to say that social media influencers have become the new crop of travel agents. But— While many provide valuable insights on destinations, attractions, and foods, this summer has seen a wave of backlash. Take, for instance, a woman who said that some people “deserve jail time” for glossing over the Amalfi Coast’s logistical hassles. So, we decided to reach out to 1,000+ Americans to gauge their perceptions of influencers in the context of travel advice. Scroll dow...
Nicolas Mazier Named Executive Chef for Thesis Hotel
THesis Hotel | January 22, 2024
The Seasoned and Locally Renowned Culinarian Will Bring Diverse and Creative Food and Beverage Offerings to South Florida’s Famed Culinary Destination Hotel MIAMI, FL (January 22, 2024) – THesis Hotel, a lifestyle hotel in Coral Gables known for its chef-driven culinary concepts and experiential activations, has appointed Chef Nicolas Mazier as its new executive chef. Mazier is an accomplished chef with more than two decades of industry experience and a fervent passion for authentic global cuisine. As mentioned in the New York Times’ “36 Hours in Miami,” THesis Hotel is home to Mamey, the hotel’s signature restaurant know...
Thompson Seattle Welcomes Sonja Chase as General Manager
Thompson Seattle | January 22, 2024
Esteemed Hospitality Leader Continues Her Thompson Legacy in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE, WASH. (January 22, 2024) – Thompson Seattle is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonja Chase as General Manager. Drawing upon more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Chase will bring innovative ideas and a passion for the Thompson Brand to her role overseeing all operations of the award-winning luxury lifestyle property, located in the heart of downtown Seattle. “It’s our pleasure to welcome Sonja Chase to Thompson Seattle in this new role of General Manager,” said Douglas Howe, Co-Owner, Thompson Seattle. “Under her leadership, ...
AHLA Announces Global Technology 100 to Lead the Future of Hospitality Tech
AHLA | January 22, 2024
WASHINGTON (Jan. 22, 2024) – Today, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the launch of the Global Technology 100 (T100), a group of the world’s best and brightest hospitality technology leaders that will advise the hotel industry on leveraging the latest technology to better serve guests and maximize profitability. T100 replaces three advisory groups within AHLA – HTNG’s Executive Leadership Group, Vendor Advisory Council, and the Industry Advisors. By bringing these groups together under the T100 banner, members can collaborate more closely and reach decisions more quickly. T100 will ensure AHLA stays on t...
U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits All-Time Record High Project Counts at Q4 Close
Lodging Econometrics | January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH According to the 2023 year-end U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the pipeline stands at 5,964 projects/693,963 rooms. The pipeline hit record project counts at Q4, with the addition of 260 projects and 21,287 rooms over last quarter, and a 9% increase by projects and a 7% increase by rooms year-over-year (YOY). The previous project count high was Q2 2008 with 5,883 projects. At the close of 2023’s fourth quarter, there are 1,118 projects/141,768 rooms under construction, up 11% by projects and 5% by rooms YOY. Projects scheduled to start within the next 12 month...
Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt President and Chief Executive Officer, To Receive AHLA/ALIS’s Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
AHLA | January 22, 2024
LOS ANGELES (January 22, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt, will be awarded the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. Hoplamazian will be recognized during the AHLA Foundation’s fundraising gala, Night of a Thousand Stars on Sunday, January 21, as well as during the 23rd annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on Tuesday, January 23. "Mark’s tenure at the helm of Hyatt is not just inspiring, it's a testament to his remarkable leadership and aptitu...
Beekeeper Study Finds Nearly 50% of Frontline Workers Changed Jobs in 2023
Beekeeper | January 22, 2024
Leading frontline success experts find a growing disconnect between frontline workers and managers; charts a path forward for struggling businesses SAN FRANCISCO & ZURICH--Beekeeper, provider of the leading frontline success system, today released its 2024 Frontline Workforce Pulse Report. The report surveyed 8,000 individuals to explore trends for frontline industries and details several ways frontline businesses can improve the employee experience amid high inflation and increased rates of attrition. The report suggests a growing disconnect between frontline workers and management, leading to increased disengagement among front...
Sandpiper Hospitality Hires Two New Executives
Sandpiper Hospitality | January 18, 2024
Richmond, Va. – (Jan. 18, 2024) – Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment – has hired two new senior executives. Amy Howland is now serving as Senior Vice President of Operations at Sandpiper Hospitality and Tiffany Lewis is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Howland joins Sandpiper Hospitality from the Shaner Hotel Group, where she served as a Regional Vice President of Operations. A multi-brand hospitality executive with more than 20 years of industry experience, Howland also held regional leadership positions with the Naples Hotel Group a...
Remington Hospitality Welcomes Jason Reader as Chief Operating Officer
Remington Hospitality | January 18, 2024
Following a year of impressive growth and expansion, the internal promotions further bolster the hotel management company’s future development plans Dallas, TX — January 18, 2024 — Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, is pleased to announce two leadership promotions — Jason Reader to Chief Operating Officer and Jale Hashimi to Senior Vice President of Operations. Following a year of remarkable growth, marked by successful expansions into the Caribbean market and continued influence in the boutique hotel landscape, the company has strategically expanded its leadership team. These key appointments aim to solidify ...
U.S. Hotels Posted Record-High ADR and RevPAR in 2023
CoStar Group | January 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – 18 January 2024 – The U.S. hotel industry posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to 2023 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. 2023 (percentage change from 2022): Occupancy: 63.0% (+0.6%) ADR: US$155.62 (+4.3%) RevPAR: US$97.97 (+4.9%) The country’s occupancy level was its highest since 2019. Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City experienced the highest levels in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (+8.8% to 81.6%), ADR ...
Mark Keiser Appointed President, Development, Leading Strategic Expansion for Viceroy Hotel Group
Viceroy Hotel Group | January 18, 2024
[NEW YORK, NY] - Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Keiser as President, Development, a key position that underscores Viceroy's commitment to expanding its global footprint in luxury hotels and resorts and branded residential projects. Mark, with a distinguished background in luxury and lifestyle hotel and resort development, joins Viceroy Hotel Group following Viceroy being acquired by Principals of Highgate earlier last year. In his new capacity, Mark will spearhead Viceroy’s thoughtful growth strategy of adding impactful luxury hotels and branded residential projects, with a specific focus on global gat...
Coast Hotels Expands Presence in the Yukon Territory with Two New Franchise Properties in Dawson City
Coast Hotels | January 18, 2024
Coast Hotels Expands Presence in the Yukon Territory with Two New Franchise Properties in Dawson City: Eldorado, a Coast Hotel, and Midnight Sun, a Coast Hotel Vancouver, B.C. – January 18th, 2024 – Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, is pleased to announce the addition of two new franchise properties in historic and vibrant downtown Dawson City, Yukon. The introduction of Eldorado, a Coast Hotel, and Midnight Sun, a Coast Hotel, marks a significant milestone in Coast Hotels commitment to providing exceptional...
Planning Phases of U.S. Hotel Pipeline Reflect Confidence in Travel
CoStar Group | January 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – 18 January 2024 – Activity in the planning phases of the U.S. hotel pipeline remain up, while rooms in construction decreased after two months of gains, according to CoStar’s December 2023 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. U.S. Hotel Pipeline December 2023 (percentage change from December 2022) In construction: 152,114 rooms (-4.5%) Final Planning: 255,039 rooms (+19.7%) Planning: 318,597 rooms (+32.7%) “The number of rooms in construction fell in December following a nearly 7% increase in October that held steady...
Highgate Assumes Management of The Joule in Dallas and Le Meridien Central Park in New York City
Highgate | January 18, 2024
The Joule, Le Meridien Central Park, The Bellevue and Amrit Ocean Resort Among Recent Additions New York, NY, January 18, 2024–– Highgate announced today that it has assumed management of the landmark Joule in Dallas and Le Meridien Central Park in New York City and will be managing the upcoming Amrit Ocean Resort in Singer Island, Monterey Beach Hotel and the redevelopment of the Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, which will all open in 2024. With Highgate’s proven track record operating a diverse portfolio of legacy brands and independent hotels and resorts, the Company is actively bringing its 30+ years of hospitality leadership to ...
