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The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach Joins Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio
The Goodtime Hotel | December 14, 2023
266-room boutique hotel in heart of South Beach joins Tribute Portfolio’s growing global family of characterful, independent hotels Miami, FL – December 14, 2023 – Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio, the growing collection of characterful, independent hotels from Marriott Bonvoy, has expanded with the addition of The Goodtime Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in the heart of Miami Beach, the 266-room boutique hotel, retail, and live music destination is the first collaborative lifestyle brand from David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Pharrell Williams. Opened in April 2021, and managed by Highgate, the property p...
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá Opens in Milan’s Historic Palazzo Venezia Building
Meliá Hotels International | December 14, 2023
The new property blends modern luxury with Milan’s rich culture in the historic Palazzo Generali Palma de Mallorca (Spain), December 14 - Meliá Hotels International, the largest hotel group in Spain and a global leader in the hospitality industry, announced today the opening of Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá. The flagship property is located in the heart of Palazzo Venezia, a popular square known for its rich history and iconic design in the center of Milan. The property’s ideal location, luxury amenities, and globally inspired dining concepts offer guests a city getaway and cultural immersion in Milan’s rich history. Originally cons...
Valor Hospitality Partners Opens First Hotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Hilton Kinshasa
VALOR HOSPITALITY PARTNERS | December 14, 2023
The newest hotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo offers world-class amenities and continues a reputation of excellence in the region ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2023 —Valor Hospitality Partners, an industry-leading, global hospitality management company, continues to expand their global portfolio with the opening of Hilton Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This hotel is Valor Hospitality Partners’ first property in West Africa and coincides with the decade anniversary of the fully integrated management and operations solution organization’s transformation of the African hospitality landscape. Over the past ten year...
Ferit Ferhangil Named CEO of Waramaug Hospitality
Waramaug Hospitality | December 14, 2023
Miami, Florda [December 14, 2023]— Waramaug Hospitality, one of the premier privately held hotel investors and asset managers in the U.S., announced today that current partner and principal Ferit Ferhangil will become its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1. Ferhangil will succeed Leslie Ng, who will assume the position of Co-Vice Chairman and will focus on the company’s acquisitions by leveraging his extensive contacts. In addition to Ng and Ferhangil, the company board will include Evren Unver as Co-Vice Chairman and Paul Nussbaum as Chairman. The strategic decision reflects the company’s continued commitment to its future g...
Global Revenue Forum 2024 Announces Amazon Web Services’ Greg Land as Keynote Speaker
Global Revenue Forum | December 14, 2023
AWS Global Segment Leader for Hospitality Will Address More Than 1,000 Hotel Commercial and Revenue Leaders Across Europe on Resilience and Innovation London—Dec. 14, 2023—The Global Revenue Forum announced Greg Land, Global Segment Leader – Accommodation, Lodging, Casino & Cruise for Amazon Web Services, as the event ‘s opening and keynote speaker. Land will address more than 1,000 attendees across Europe, and more than 300 live in London, on Resilience and Innovation in hospitality in the year ahead. The 2024 Global Revenue Forum is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2024, taking place simultaneously across five major international ci...
My Place Hotels of America Mourns the Passing of Hotel Industry Icon Ron Rivett
My Place Hotels of America, LLC | December 14, 2023
ABERDEEN, SD — December 14, 2023 — My Place Hotels of America is deeply saddened to announce the passing of hotel industry icon Ron Rivett, the company’s co-founder and chairman. He leaves a remarkable 50-year legacy dedicated to nurturing a culture that profoundly values people, treating business partners with the warmth of friendship and employees with the closeness of family. His enduring motto, "It’s all about the people," was a constant theme in all his endeavors and relationships. Rivett is renowned for co-founding Super 8 Motels with friend Dennis Brown in 1974. This venture marked a significant turning point in the bud...
Jonas Hospitality Welcomes Robyn Fieghen as Director of Strategic Accounts
Jonas Hospitality | December 14, 2023
Jonas Hospitality welcomes Robyn Fieghen to the Property Systems team as Strategic Accounts Director. Robyn will work closely with the Property Systems brands, including Jonas Chorum, SpaSoft, Springer-Miller Systems, and Jonas Unify. In her new role, Robyn will oversee customers' relationships, strategies, and needs. Having a leader dedicated to furthering our customers' success and ensuring their needs are met will enhance customer experience and allow us to innovate further to solve industry challenges. Robyn has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. She has been working directly with hotels and spas since 2008 when she jo...
Maestro PMS Partners With Hotel Mogel Consulting to Ensure Client Success Through Process Innovation
Maestro | December 14, 2023
Maestro customers looking for external evaluation of their tech stack can now leverage Hotel Mogel to formulate a technology implementation plan for success MARKHAM, Ontario, December 14, 2023 — Maestro PMS has partnered with Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. to externally evaluate hotel operations and ensure that owners are getting the most out of their technologies to maximize team productivity. As part of its core commitment to customer service and helping its clients succeed on all fronts, this partnership represents yet another way that Maestro continues to be a leader in hotel technology. “Hotels are facing an existential dilemm...
EDITION Launches Its Second Act in Tokyo With the Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
EDITION Hotels | December 13, 2023
On a tree-lined street in the heart of Ginza, a new Tokyo icon opens its doors. For the second act of EDITION in Tokyo, the brand and its creator Ian Schrager have once again joined forces with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma on The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, which is set to become the social nexus of Tokyo’s most dazzling district. The launch follows three years after EDITION’s first foray into Japan with The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, which has emerged as one of the city’s most sought-after addresses. Created by Ian Schrager as a result of a partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott International, Schrager has orchestrated a d...
115 Million Americans Expected to Travel Over Christmas, New Year’s
AAA | December 13, 2023
Second highest year-end holiday travel forecast since AAA began tracking in 2000 WASHINGTON, DC (December 13, 2023) – AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of domestic travelers is a 2.2% increase over last year and the second highest year-end travel forecast since 2000, when AAA began tracking holiday travel. 2019 remains the busiest Christmas and New Year’s travel period on record with 119 million travelers. “This year-end holiday forecast, with an additional 2.5 million travelers compared to last year, mirrors what AA...
Americans Are Choosing Sunny Beaches and City Lights for This Year’s Holiday Celebrations
Allianz Partners | December 13, 2023
Allianz Partners Reveals Top 10 Holiday Destinations, Welcoming Las Vegas to its Top Three RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 -- Allianz Partners USA has announced its annual Top 10 Holiday Destinations survey, which found Americans are planning holiday trips to New York City and Cancun, Mexico, as their top domestic and international locations. After reviewing over three million itineraries* for roundtrip flights departing from U.S. airports beginning Saturday, December 16 and returning by Friday, December 29, the travel insurance and assistance company found that 79% of the itineraries reviewed are for domestic travel and 21% are fo...
LBA Hospitality Selected by Impact Properties to Manage Three Hotels in Florida
LBA Hospitality | December 13, 2023
New Partnership Strengthens LBA's Role as a Leading Third-Party Operato DOTHAN, Ala., Dec. 13, 2023 -- LBA Hospitality, an Alabama–based hotel management company, today announced they have been selected to manage three hotels in Florida for Impact Properties of Tampa, Florida. These latest acquisitions add 357 guest rooms to LBA's inventory of over 100 properties. With these additions, LBA Hospitality expands its portfolio in the state of Florida and continues to accelerate its growth as a direct result of being one of the most proficient third-party hotel management companies. "Hotel owners are facing significant challenges tod...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Survey Finds Many Holiday Travelers Are Seeking a Vacation, Post-Vacation
IHG | December 13, 2023
Holiday travelers are looking to relax and unwind – napping in a comfy bed, soaking in a hot tub, or booking a day spa – and more than half (55%) are finding sanctuary in hotels. With the holiday season in full swing, the joy of reuniting with loved ones brings a lot of excitement and anticipation, but according to a new holiday travel survey by IHG Hotels & Resorts, it might also come with an unexpected need for additional rest. The poll of 2,000 U.S. holiday travelers, conducted by IHG in collaboration with OnePoll, showed that 71% of travelers said they’d need a separate vacation after spending time with their family - to u...
Diego Hermelo Vidal Appointed Spa Director at Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | December 13, 2023
Four Seasons Resort Lanai named Diego Hermelo Vidal as Spa Director, responsible for overseeing daily spa operations, including staff training, treatments and retail, fitness facilities as well as the Resort’s Yoga and Wellness program. Hermelo Vidal has an accomplished wellness background with 20 years of experience in the spa industry. He joins Four Seasons Resort Lanai most recently from Four Seasons Resort Maui, where he served as Assistant Spa Director. His career has taken him around the globe, acquiring a thorough knowledge of spa, hotel, and retail operations. From his first roles as a spa therapist he gained experience i...
São Paulo Hotel ADR and RevPAR Reached Record Highs in November
CoStar Group | December 13, 2023
WASHINGTON – 13 December – São Paulo’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, helped by several notable events, according to preliminary November data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. November 2023 (year-over-year % change): Occupancy: 71.9% (+5.0%) Average daily rate (ADR): BRL749.67 (+20.7%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): BRL539.37 (+26.8%) The market’s occupancy level was above 70% for just the second time since November 2019....
Choice Hotels Completes Radisson Hotels Americas Integration Just 16 Months After Acquisition
Choice Hotels | December 13, 2023
Company's Expertise and Experience in Integrating Hotel Brands Results in Rapid Onboarding of Hundreds of Radisson Properties NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 13, 2023 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest and most successful lodging franchisors, announced today that it has completed the integration of the Radisson Hotels Americas business, transitioning nearly 600 hotels to Choice's world-class franchise success system and digital platforms. The milestone comes just 16 months after Choice acquired the Radisson Hotels Americas brands in August 2022. "Completing the integration in such a short amount o...
Sunscape Dominicus La Romana Celebrates Opening in the Dominican Republic
Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt | December 13, 2023
CHICAGO (December 13, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the grand opening of Sunscape Dominicus La Romana, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt, following a multi-property collaboration with Be Live Hotels. The debut of the 854-room family-friendly resort marks the 16th Inclusive Collection property in the Dominican Republic and expands the Sunscape Resort & Spa brand’s presence in the destination following the recent opening of Sunscape Coco Punta Cana last month. Located on the golden sand beaches of Playa Dominicus, Sunscape Dominicus La Romana provides the ulti...
IHG Partners With A.R Resorts & Hotels to Develop voco Amritsar Airport
IHG | December 13, 2023
The signing marks India’s fifth voco hotel as the brand sees rapid expansion in the country 13 December 2023, New Delhi: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with A.R Resorts & Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop a new hotel in the city of Amritsar - voco Amritsar Airport. The 139-keys hotel is set to open its doors to travellers in December 2024. voco offers a premium experience to guests and combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. Marking the fifth voco hotel in India and the first in ...
7 Tips for Making a Winning Business Case for a New Hotel Revenue Management System
Andrew Rubinacci | December 13, 2023
By Andrew Rubinacci, Chief Advisory Officer of FLYR for Hospitality A recent study by Regional Research Reports concluded that in 2022, the global Hotel Revenue Management Systems (RMS) market was valued at millions of USD and was projected to reach multi-millions of USD by 2033. And there are reasons we’re seeing such a rapid rise in demand: Next-generation RMSs. The many benefits of RMSs - particularly AI-driven RMSs - are clear. Hotels using AI-driven revenue management systems have seen a 20-30% reduction in labor costs. (Researchgate.net) Hotels that implement revenue management systems typically experience a 10-15% incre...
Trump International Beach Resort Leveraging a Trifecta of Financial Management Tools to Optimize Operations
Aptech Computer Systems Inc. | December 13, 2023
The four-star luxury resort in Miami says the customer service and support for Aptech’s enterprise accounting, business intelligence and budgeting and forecasting software is ‘Outstanding’ PITTSBURGH, December 13, 2023 – Trump International Beach Resort in Miami has selected Aptech to gain access to the financial information it needs to make effective business decisions. The popular luxury destination is leveraging the complete portfolio of Aptech solutions – PVNG, Execuvue, and Targetvue – to streamline all enterprise accounting, business intelligence and budgeting and forecasting processes, making the property more financially ...
The Kimpton Harper Appoints Rana Papson as General Manager
The Kimpton Harper | December 13, 2023
FORT WORTH, TX (December 13, 2023) – The Kimpton Harper, located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rana Papson as general manager. Papson will oversee the day-to-day functions of the hotel, including team member development, revenue management, maintaining outstanding guest satisfaction and overseeing the hiring process. “Throughout my hospitality career, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside a range of proven teams, enabling me to expand upon my managerial skill set and hone my leadership abilities,” said Rana Papson. “I’m looking forward to bringing this resume back to Texas w...
Cloudland at McLemore Resort Plans February 2024 Opening as Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection
Cloudland at McLemore | December 13, 2023
Mountaintop Resort to Debut on Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024 (RISING FAWN, Ga.) – Cloudland at McLemore Resort – the marquee Curio Collection by Hilton resort perched atop Lookout Mountain – proudly announces Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024, as its official opening date and the appointment of Mike Burton as its general manager. Situated 30 minutes from Chattanooga and less than two hours from the Atlanta metro area, Cloudland is the Southeast’s most anticipated hotel opening. The Curio Collection by Hilton property will offer 245 guest rooms, including 19 suites and 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space. “Cr...
Rosewood London Appoints New Managing Director, Tessa Gorman
Rosewood London | December 13, 2023
Experienced hotelier with decades of international management experience and luxury consultancy joins the renowned London property as it enters its second decade. Rosewood London has appointed Tessa Gorman as their new Managing Director. Tessa will bring a wealth of expertise in global luxury travel to her new role, which will start 1 January, 2024. The ultra-luxury hospitality brand’s European debut, Rosewood London has transformed the Holborn ‘Midtown’ area of London since its opening in 2013, ingratiating the property with the local community as well as with international travelers. The hotel has played a significant part in the Lon...
September 2023 Total International Travel Volume To and From the United States
The ADIS/I-94 Visitor Arrivals Program | December 13, 2023
In September 2023, International Visitor Arrivals to the United States Totaled 5,775,143, an Increase of 19.3% Compared to September 2022 U.S. Citizen Outbound Travel Departures from the United States Totaled 8,004,891 in September 2023, an Increase of 16.7% Compared to September 2022 Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in September 2023: International Arrivals to the United States Total non-U.S. resident international visitor volume to the United States in September 2023 was 5,775,143, an increase of 19.3% compared to September 2022 and reached 86.2% of the pre-COVID total visito...
