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Nobu Hospitality | August 30, 2023
Nobu Hospitality set to open its first hotel and restaurant in Portugal NEW YORK, August 30, 2023 — Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is pleased to announce its expansion into Portugal marking another significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy. The Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Lisbon is the first stage of Nobu Hospitality's planned expansion into Portugal which is part of the group's global growth strategy. With its distinctive blend of luxury, culinary innovation, and immersive guest experiences, Nobu Hospitality c...
11 In-Demand Hospitality Resume Skills
Frank Giannotti | August 30, 2023
By Frank Giannotti To increase your chances of getting hired in hospitality, it's important to make sure your CV showcases the skills that are valued by both human recruiters and AI-screening bots. Make sure you highlight these 11 hospitality resume skills to stand out from other applicants. AI recruitment software has many advantages for hiring managers and applicants, for example, it removes any biases or prejudices making the process much fairer. On the other hand, fancy formatting and conveying personality won't go as far. If an AI Bot is screening your CV, here's a handy list of terms they want to see and why it matters. ...
Recovery and Expansion of the Jersey Shore Hotel Market
Andrew Cameron | August 30, 2023
By Andrew Cameron Known for its beautiful beaches stretching along the Atlantic Ocean, the Jersey Shore comprises four diverse counties, each with its own distinct character and attractions. Featuring all types of lodging, from economy motels to luxury beachfront resorts, the Jersey Shore is a hot spot for many leisure travelers seeking a coastal getaway during the summer months. County Demand Generators and Trends There are many unique lodging options within these counties; however, many of these are family-owned, independent properties that do not submit data to STR. Because of this, the state occupancy tax of 5% on hotel an...
Choice Hotels International Announces Executive Appointments and Organizational Structure Evolution
Choice Hotels® | August 30, 2023
Moves Position Company for Future Growth Following Radisson Americas Integration ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 30, 2023 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced key executive appointments that position the company for continued future growth following its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas and the successful integration of its nine brands onto Choice's world-class central reservation system. "Choice has always been a growth company, and that growth is now accelerating," said Choice Hotels International President and CEO Patrick Pacious. "We are a stronger company than we were just a year ago. Choice's increased sco...
Hotel Calimala to Expand With Acquisition of Adjacent Historic Building in Florence’s Centro Storico Neighborhood
HOTEL CALIMALA | August 30, 2023
New York – August 30, 2023: Set in the charming Centro Storico neighborhood, Florence’s beloved 38-room boutique Hotel Calimala will ascend to new heights this October 2023 through the acquisition of a neighboring building, adding 65 keys to the hotel. The hotel’s original east-facing structure is housed in a landmark 19th-century Eclectic architecture-style building, while the endeavor will herald the arrival of a magnificent westward building, spanning across five floors with 65 brand-new rooms, each meticulously designed by acclaimed and esteemed architect, Alex Meitlis (of Ottolenghi’s London restaurants). Located just a s...
RIDE With Red Roof Signs Fully Woman-Owned Franchise in Mississippi
Red Roof | August 30, 2023
Columbus, OH – August 30, 2023 – Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red RoofSM initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, Miss., and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35%. RIDE (Road to Inclusivity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship) will expand and further diversify hotel ownership and entrepreneurial opportunities for underrepresented groups by focusing on the business needs of entrepreneu...
InterContinental David Tel Aviv Appoints Franco Vella as General Manager
InterContinental David Tel Aviv | August 30, 2023
TEL AVIV, Israel (August 30, 2023) – InterContinental David Tel Aviv, a modern oasis in the heart of the city, has announced the appointment of Franco Vella as general manager. Vella brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience to the property, overseeing all hotel services and operations, bringing the essence of modern sophistication to the nonstop City. Vella’s decades of experience as a hotel general manager includes 11 years at InterContinental Hotel Group. His most recent role, General Manager of Marriott International - Sheraton Tel Aviv, a property he led for over nine years, saw him named Marriott General Manager of the Ye...
ADERO Scottsdale Resort Appoints Michael Valentino as Director of Sales and Marketing
ADERO Scottsdale Resort | August 30, 2023
Valentino oversees all sales and marketing initiatives at the Scottsdale resort, renowned for its scenic surroundings and location in one of only 34 Dark Sky Communities in the world. Scottsdale, Ariz. (August 30, 2023) – ADERO Scottsdale Resort – the modern desert sanctuary perched 2,500 feet above the Sonoran Desert and amid Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains – appoints Michael Valentino as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Michael leads the resort’s sales and marketing division, where he oversees strategies to showcase the best of ADERO, ensuring a one-of-a-kind guest experience. With a vision to enhance ame...
AHLA Welcomes Jolyon Bulley as Executive Committee Member
AHLA | August 30, 2023
WASHINGTON (Aug. 30, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer – Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to its executive committee. AHLA’s executive committee includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry, and their insight guides its policy agenda. “Jolyon is a proven hospitality leader and lifelong hotelier,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “The wealth of management, global, and operations expertise he brings to the table will be a tremendous asset for our executive committee and AHLA’s more ...
Three Chain Scales Hit Record-High Project Counts in the Global Pipeline at Q2
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH In the Q2 ‘23 Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts state that the total global construction pipeline stands at 14,572 projects/2,310,238, up 3% year-over-year (YOY) by projects and 1% YOY by rooms. Worldwide, at the close of the second quarter, there are 6,154 projects/1,108,498 rooms under construction, 3,679 projects/506,760 rooms scheduled to start within the next 12 months, and 4,739 projects/694,980 rooms in the early planning stage. Luxury, upper upscale, and the upper midscale chains dominate the pipeline at Q2, reaching record project counts at...
Metasearch Pricing Models Explained
GCommerce | August 30, 2023
In today’s metasearch landscape there’s a wide variety of pricing options available, and no shortage of opinions on which is “best”. Here at GCom, we’re all about catering marketing strategies to each property’s needs. And we believe that certain metasearch pricing models work best for certain hotels. From small, 15-room BnB’s, to 300-room luxury city center’s, learn which model works best for your unique situation. As metasearch continues to expand into one of your most important channels for direct revenue, it’s important to understand your choices in terms of pricing models. At Metadesk, we talk to hoteliers every ...
The Peabody Getting Its Ducks in a Row via NEW Financial Budgeting & Forecasting Solution
Aptech Computer Systems, Inc. | August 30, 2023
PITTSBURGH, August 30, 2023 — Known as “The South’s Grand Hotel, The Peabody Memphis, a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated property, is an icon in Tennessee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is home to five resident Mallard ducks that march daily through its lobby following their Duckmaster. Operating a property of this stature takes precision and hospitality excellence – especially when it comes to financial matters. For the last 20 years, The Peabody has relied on Aptech to automate its enterprise accounting processes. This month, the property will go live with Aptech’s budgeting and forecasti...
Cendyn Reinforces Commitment to Driving Profitable Revenue Through WIHP Acquisition
Cendyn | August 30, 2023
Global technology and services leader for the hospitality industry, Cendyn, continues its legacy of innovation with strategic acquisition of WIHP, a trailblazer in hotel metasearch services and technology Paris, France – August 30, 2023 – Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, proudly announces the strategic acquisition of WIHP, an industry leader in hotel digital marketing services and technology. The acquisition signifies a key milestone in Cendyn's quest to facilitate profitable revenue growth for the hospitality industry through continued investment in driving direct bookings. For close to 30 ...
Visiting Loved Ones May Drive Tourism Recovery
PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management | August 29, 2023
Whilst many tourists travel to experience new places, cultures and activities, others are visiting friends and relatives (VFR). VFR travel showed remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many expats and immigrants returning to their countries of origin to weather the storm with loved ones. However, little is known about how pandemic-associated travel constraints were experienced by VFR tourists. Dr Pearl Lin of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, working with co-researchers from Macao, have constructed an impressive new framework to pinpoint the travel constraints experien...
Fulfilling the Elevated Standards of the Changing Luxury Stay
Frank Pitsikalis | August 29, 2023
By Frank Pitsikalis What one guest considers as “luxury” is different from another and for that reason, luxury hotels must offer their guests a variety of choices mapped to their individual preferences to deliver a hyper-personalized luxury experience. Choice is critical for today’s luxury travelers – choice of where to travel, where to stay, what kind of experience they wish to have, and how they want to interact with a property. As noted in a recent EHL Insights article, We keep defining the word luxury but ultimately it has to be defined by the customer. While the level of service, convenience, and attention rank high on th...
From Clicks to Reservations: How Google Ads Integration Elevates Your Direct Booking Strategy
Cendyn | August 29, 2023
In the age of digital transformation, the hospitality industry has witnessed a significant shift in how travelers plan and book their accommodations. Hoteliers are turning to various online strategies to capture the attention of potential guests, and Google Ads has emerged as a game-changing tool in their arsenal. Searching for desired hotels on the search engine has always been a part of the customer journey, and that is why it is crucial for the hotels to appear as the top result of their prospective customer’s search results. Google Ads, formally known as Google AdWords, is a powerful online advertising platform that allows busi...
Lodging Dynamics Selected to Manage Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles/Redondo Beach
Lodging Dynamics | August 29, 2023
The hotels further expand the management company's presence in Southern California PROVO, Utah, Aug. 29, 2023 -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles/Redondo Beach. The hotels are two of several Southern California Hotels developed and owned by Mogul Capital. Located just off the 405 in the heart of the South Bay, the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites sit side by side and are ideally located for both the leisure and business traveler. Conveniently situated, the hotels are near Redo...
Oxford Capital Group Invests in Downtown San Francisco, Debuting Four New Repositioned Hotels This Fall
OXFORD CAPITAL GROUP, LLC AND OXFORD HOTELS & RESORTS, LLC | August 29, 2023
Bringing modern hospitality to the city's Lower Nob Hill and SoMa neighborhoods, Oxford adds Hotel Julian, SoMa House, Hotel Garrett, and Hotel Fiona to their Bay Area portfolio, welcoming guests starting in September and October SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2023 -- Demonstrating post-pandemic revival and improving vibrancy in San Francisco, Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group, LLC announces the debut of four rebranded hotels: Hotel Julian San Francisco (formerly Hotel Vertigo, and originally Empire Hotel), SoMa House (formerly Americania Hotel), Hotel Garrett (formerly Good Hotel), and Hotel Fiona (formerly Carriage Inn), now accepti...
Look What You Made Me Do To The U.S. Economy (Taylor’s Version)
Anthony Davis | August 29, 2023
By Anthony Davis Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has had an estimated $4.6 billion impact on the US economy. This seems absurd at first, but HVS analysis reveals that Swift’s tour is an immense outlier from other concert tours in attracting attendees from out of town. More than 3.7 million people traveled more than 100 miles from home to see Swift perform. Taylor Swift and her fans may be one of the most powerful forces in the world. They have broken Ticketmaster’s website multiple times with overwhelming demand for tickets for Swift’s Eras Tour and forced stadiums to bar gatherings of fans outside the venue during the concert. Accordin...
Wyndham Grand Enters Poland With Hotel Opening in the Heart of Krakow
Wyndham Grand | August 29, 2023
LONDON, Aug. 29, 2023 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in more than 95 countries, today announced the opening of the 60-room Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town, the first Wyndham Grand in Poland. The hotel – which will be operated by Dobry Hotel Group, a leading hotel management company in Poland with decades of experience – is housed in a stunning, historic townhouse right in the heart of Krakow Old Town, close to many iconic landmarks like the Cloth Hall, Market Square, St. Mary's Basilica, and other popular attractions. Wyndham Grand is an upper-upscale ensemb...
Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya Opens in Tokyo
IHG | August 29, 2023
29 August 2023: Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle collection, today announced the opening of its fourth property in Japan in the vibrant capital city of Tokyo. Together with Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation, the neighbourhood-inspired Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya has opened its doors in one of Tokyo’s most well-known areas near the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya draws its neighbourhood inspiration from the colourful and dynamic urban jungle of the surrounding Shibuya. ‘Kaleidosopic Urban Jungle’ sets the scene for the hotel’s design with striking, fashion-led...
Remington Hospitality Assumes Management of Senna House
Remington Hospitality | August 29, 2023
Dallas, TX — August 29, 2023 — Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announced its agreement to manage operations at Senna House Hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona, marking the company’s first property in Scottsdale and fourth in Arizona. The collaboration also underscores Remington's ongoing expansion into the lifestyle hotel sector. This is Remington’s second partnership with hotel owner OpWest Partners, a multi-disciplined investment and development firm focusing on real estate and lifestyle assets. The latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, Senna House brings a high-end boutique lifestyle h...
The Oread Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Concord Hospitality Enterprises | August 29, 2023
LAWRENCE, Kan. August 29, 2023 – Today, The Oread Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas has joined the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand, a diverse portfolio of 110 unique hotels worldwide. The 102-room hotel was acquired in 2022 by Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor. Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel development and management company, manages the property. Located at 1200 Oread Avenue and adjacent to the University of Kansas, The Oread Hotel Lawrence has views of the campus and football stadium, which is a short walk from the property. It boasts 15,000 square feet of meeting space, a ful...
RIU Completes Extensive Renovation of Riu Caribe in Cancun
RIU | August 29, 2023
This refurbishment will give the Riu Caribe a fresh and innovative style, as well as new rooms with private pools and exclusive RIU Party rooms There will also be a space to hold these events, which will be open to all guests staying at RIU’s five hotels in Cancun Cancun, 29 August 2023 — RIU Hotels & Resorts presents the new and improved Riu Caribe following a complete transformation. The hotel, which RIU purchased in 2003, already underwent a renovation in 2013, and this second makeover is yet more proof of the hotel chain’s commitment to quality in Mexico. In addition to some impressive changes in the lobby, rooms, resta...
