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Hilton Celebrates Cannes Debut With Opening of Canopy by Hilton
Canopy by Hilton | August 24, 2023
Hilton’s lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton makes its debut in the south of France, delivering a locally‑inspired and high‑end experience to Cannes CANNES, France — Canopy by Hilton Cannes has opened its doors to guests from around the world. With panoramic views over the Mediterranean from one of the city’s best rooftop terraces, interiors designed by acclaimed designer Ramy Fischer and a relaxing swimming pool that flows from indoor to outdoor, the hotel is set to be the new key feature in Cannes. This opening marks Hilton's entry into the city and is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of Canopy by Hilton properties a...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens New Hotel Indigo in the Heart of Guadalajara
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS | August 24, 2023
Hotel Indigo Guadalajara Expo draws on its rich cultural background to create an authentic neighborhood stay experience for guests Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle collection, continues to strengthen its presence in Mexico, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Guadalajara Expo located in Guadalajara’s historic district, Chapalita. Just as no two neighborhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Founded in 1943 and inspired by the mid-19th century ‘garden city’ ideology, which stressed the importance of nature to the health of its residents, the neighborhood of Chapalita...
Europe Expects Bumper Year for MICE Travel According to MMGY Global’s Latest Portrait of European Meeting and Convention Travel Report
MMGY Global | August 24, 2023
In-person meetings are back for Europe, hotels and hotel conference rooms are seeing a revival, and sustainability considerations are on the rise Leading integrated travel, tourism and hospitality marketing agency MMGY Global exclusively reveals key industry insights in the latest Portrait of European Meeting and Convention Travel report. With key research conducted by the MMGY Travel Intelligence team who specialise in custom market research for the travel and tourism industry, the comprehensive study provides valuable findings on the MICE industry. The report – created in partnership with IMEX and MMGY Hills Balfour, sponsored by sev...
Zelda Dearest Coming to Asheville’s South Slope Neighborhood in October
Lark Hotels | August 24, 2023
ZELDA DEAREST, A DELIGHTFUL BOUTIQUE HOTEL MUSED BY THE LIFE AND LOVES OF ZELDA FITZGERALD, OPENS ON OCTOBER 8, 2023 IN ASHEVILLE, NC Zelda Dearest Will Welcome Hotel Guests to Three Beautifully Restored Mansions In Asheville’s South Slope Neighborhood This October Asheville, North Carolina (August 24, 2023) — With the same adoring and stylish hospitality that Zelda Fitzgerald was once so fond of, Asheville’s newest boutique hotel, Zelda Dearest, will open its doors on October 8, 2023, inviting guests to step into a delicate moment in time and fall madly in love with Asheville. Remembered by many as a dramatic and spontaneous debu...
New Boutique Hotel Colima 71 Opens in Mexico City’s Colonia Roma Norte District
Colima 71 | August 24, 2023
Renowned Mexican architect Alberto Kalach designed the 16-room hotel, which celebrates Mexico’s acclaimed architecture, gastronomy and art MEXICO CITY (August 24, 2023) – Colima 71 debuts, welcoming guests to its entirely new hotel experience steeped in Mexico City’s distinct creative spirit. Located on Colima Street in the bohemian-chic district of Colonia Roma Norte, the boutique hotel offers residentially-inspired living set against a backdrop of Mexico City’s unique architecture, vibrant community of artisans, and world-renowned gastronomy. Colima 71 artfully balances modern design and amenities with authentic Mexican hospita...
Rohit Radhakrishnan Named General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Hilton | August 24, 2023
Rohit Radhakrishnan joins the Embassy Suites team with more than a decade of experience ASHEVILLE, N.C. – August 24, 2023 – Rohit Radhakrishnan has been named as the general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. The 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, will open at 192 Haywood St. in winter 2023. Radhakrishnan will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations and guest experience. “We are thrilled to welcome Rohit Radhakrishnan to the team, and we are confident that his experience, which spans more than a decade in the hospitality industry, will be a great asset to the hotel,” said Ja...
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch Appoints New General Manager Natasha Hargan
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch | August 24, 2023
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch (www.london-shoreditch.nobuhotels.com), the culturally immersive destination in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch, has appointed Natasha Hargan as General Manager. Hargan, who has an impressive 15 years’ experience in hospitality, will ensure the ongoing profitability and success of the hotel in line with Nobu brand standards. Joining Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch from her role as General Manager at St Martins Lane London (September 2020 – May 2023), where Hargan managed an 180-strong team. Previously she worked as Acting General Manager at Sanderson London which is a sister property to St Martins Lane Lond...
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Appoints Daniel Padberg as Director of Food & Beverage
INTERCONTINENTAL BUCKHEAD ATLANTA | August 24, 2023
ATLANTA (August 24, 2023) – InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta – Atlanta’s no.1 hotel, courtesy of Travel + Leisure, is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Padberg as Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing a successful track record of culinary leadership to the team, Padberg will hone and direct the sophisticated property’s esteemed food and beverage program inclusive of The Americano, the hotel’s Club Lounge and in-room dining. “It’s a pleasure to welcome Daniel in his new role of Director of Food & Beverage,” said George Terpilowski, General Manager. “Daniel brings a wealth of creativity and knowledge, part...
INTELITY, McLaren Technologies to Attend NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Expo in Sydney
INTELITY | August 24, 2023
During the two-day event, the companies will highlight the latest updates to the INTELITY platform Sydney, Australia (August 24, 2023) - INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, and McLaren Technologies announced today that it will attend NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Expo at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia, from August 31 to September 1. As the largest annual exhibition for connecting suppliers with decision-makers from hotels, motels, and other hospitality establishments, NoVacancy delivers the latest trends and ideas, and brings together key buyers and in...
IDeaS Wins Three Human Capital Management Excellence Awards From the Brandon Hall Group
IDeaS | August 24, 2023
Leading provider of revenue management software recognized for best practices in the dedicated enablement of client training programs and internal curricula designed to enhance learning and development MINNEAPOLIS—Aug. 24, 2023—IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of automated revenue management software and services, won three coveted Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards, including gold for Best Advancement in Learning in the Flow of Work and bronze for Best Learning Team and Best New Hire Onboarding Program. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards™ recognizes best pract...
UK & Germany With the Strongest Hotel Pipelines in Europe at Q2 2023
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023 – PORTSMOUTH, NH In the Q2 2023 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report the region currently has 1,715 projects/256,578 rooms in its construction pipeline at the close of the quarter. There are currently 776 projects/118,400 rooms under construction. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 404 projects/61,842 rooms and those in the early planning stage stand at 535 projects/76,336 rooms. The top countries in Europe’s construction pipeline at the close of the second quarter are the United Kingdom with 322 projects/45,181 rooms, ...
The Slow Burn Growth of Hotel Wellness
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | August 23, 2023
By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky The challenge with gradual trends, such as the ongoing aging of the baby boomer generation, lies not so much in predicting them, but rather in quantifying their minute-by-minute growth and translating all of the macroeconomic data into actionable adjustments on a short-term financial basis. In the grand, grand scheme of things, an inability to pivot can lead to outcomes similar to Blockbuster and Kodak, where unforeseen market shifts caused irreparable damage. Hindsight questions like "Why didn’t we act sooner to capitalize on this clear opportunity?" overlook the influence of entrenched culture and the ne...
PwC Report: Hospitality Tech Investment Pays Off
PWC HOSPITALITY DIRECTIONS | August 23, 2023
The hotel business ecosystem is exceptionally complex: Brands, owners and operators all strive to maintain profitability in an inherently low-margin, highly competitive sector. The goal? To satisfy investors while also meeting — ideally, exceeding — guest expectations. Hotels also need to attract and maintain skilled talent in the constrained late-pandemic labor market. Facing rising wages and a diminished worker pool, more than 70% of hotel executives are turning to technology tools to automate a portion of their operations and boost employee efficiency.1 PwC experience corroborates the benefits of technology investments. One bran...
Capital Investment Fuels Growth in Travel & Tourism, Forecast to Reach Nearly $1 Trillion Says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council | August 23, 2023
Strong travel growth spurred rise in sector investment in 2022 Asia-Pacific and Africa see investment up 161% in 2022 over 2000 Private capital investment integral to sector’s success Las Vegas, USA: The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report today reveals an encouraging resurgence in Travel & Tourism investment, overcoming pandemic setbacks and signalling a strong return to growth. From 2010 to 2019, investment grew steadily at 4.3% CAGR, growing from $754.6BN in 2010 to $1.1TN in 2019, or 4.5% of all economy-wide investment. COVID-19 hit hard, leading to a ...
U.S. Remains Most Popular Destination for Shopaholics
The World Travel & Tourism Council | August 23, 2023
U.S. positioned as largest contributor of retail tourism to GDP WTTC ‘Retail Report’ to launch 7th September Las Vegas, U.S.: According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. remains the preferred choice for shopping holidaymakers, as revealed at Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas, from 13 to 18 August. “Retail tourism is a thriving market segment of the Travel & Tourism sector in the U.S.”, said WTTC President & CEO, Julia Simpson, during her participation at the event today. The joint research collaboration between WTTC and the Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre of The Hon...
Canada Hotel ADR and RevPAR Reached Record Highs in July
oStar Group | August 23, 2023
WASHINGTON – August 23, 2023 – Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for any month on record, according to CoStar’s July 2023 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. July 2023 (percentage change from July 2022): Occupancy: 75.6% (+0.1%) Average daily rate (ADR): CAD232.13 (+7.7%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD175.42 (+7.8%) In addition to the monthly ADR and RevPAR levels, Canada’s occupancy level was its highest since August 2022. “Canada’s h...
Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic International Visitation Levels in the First Half of 2023, With 20% Year-on-Year Growth
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) | August 23, 2023
NEW DELHI and DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 23, 2023 -- As per the latest data released by Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, it shows that the city is steadily advancing towards its goal of becoming the world's most visited destination. Dubai welcomed 8.55 million international visitors from January to June 2023, exceeding the pre-pandemic figure of 8.36 million tourists in H1 2019. Record H1 performance contributes to the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which is to consolidate Dubai's status as one of the world's top three cities. It remains a first-choice destination for global travellers, with the city's hotels outperforming a...
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders Opens in Australia
IHG | August 23, 2023
23 August 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts – one of the world’s leading hotel companies with over 6,000 hotels across 19 distinct brands and an award-wining loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards – has opened its newest and third Hotel Indigo in Australia, together with Pro-invest Group – Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders. The unveiling of the creatively curated boutique lifestyle hotel marks the debut of Hotel Indigo in Melbourne on the city’s most iconic laneway. Flinders Lane runs the entire length of the city and is a prominent feature in the bustling CBD. The Eastern end is home to the city’s most renowned restaurants while t...
Nomadix Hospitality Leader Mike Gray Named to HTNG Vendor Advisory Council
Nomadix | August 23, 2023
Serving AHLA, Hotel Community to Address Technology Advancements Through Third Council Term LOS ANGELES – August 23, 2023 - Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced its Global Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Gray, has been re-elected for a third term to the HTNG Vendor Advisory Council. This leadership group is an important link between the vendor community, hoteliers and AHLA, as they tackle critical technology needs and shape priorities for the hospitality industry. Nomadix supports the efforts of this council and Gray’s continued dedication to the industry. The HTNG Vendor Ad...
AC Hotels by Marriott Celebrates Its Brand Debut in Croatia
AC Hotels by Marriott® | August 23, 2023
Situated in the Tallest Building in Croatia, AC Hotel by Marriott Split Offers a Curated, Seamless Guest Experience with Panoramic views of the city and the Adriatic Sea AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, today announced its brand debut in Croatia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split. Housed on the high floors of the 135-metre-high Westgate Tower with spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea and Split’s unique cityscape, the new hotel is set to offer The Perfectly Precise Hotel™ experience. “We are excited to bring AC H...
Matrix Hotels Plans October Opening of New Cambria Hotel Lake Placid
Cambria® Hotels | August 23, 2023
(August, 23, 2023 – Lake Placid, NY) – Lake Placid’s newest hotel is set to welcome guests. Choice Hotels and Matrix Hotels announced today that the newly-built Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid is now open for bookings with an anticipated opening in October. Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid was designed and built with groups, events and family gatherings top of mind.The modern hotel features 4,000 square feet of meeting space, 185 rooms with flexible configurations, an indoor pool, indoor and outdoor wedding venues. Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid is ideally situated on the shores of scenic Lake Placid and positions guests near picturesque hiking...
Hotel Forty Five Welcomes Gary W. Byrd as General Manager
Hotel Forty Five | August 23, 2023
MACON, Ga. (Aug. 23, 2023) – Hotel Forty Five welcomes Gary W. Byrd as its new general manager. In his new position, Byrd will oversee all aspects of operations at Hotel Forty Five while planning, directing, and executing robust food and beverage and hotel management strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, revenue and profitability. By leveraging his experience, Byrd strives to develop productive and collaborative cultures and establish a positive and team-oriented working environment. With his extensive knowledge of the industry, Byrd will continue to build the hotel’s brand recognition and reputation to elevate the experience for a...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Welcomes Stefen Shatto as Executive Chef
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection | August 23, 2023
Culinary team strengthens ahead of Solaire Restaurant + Bar relaunch this fall SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (August 23, 2023) – Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection has selected Stefen Shatto as executive chef to oversee Solaire Restaurant + Bar in addition to banquets, catering, and in-room and poolside dining at the 170-room boutique hotel. Born in Santa Cruz, Calif., raised on a farm in Iowa, and trained in Italy, Stefen brings his distinct culinary perspective rooted in quality agriculture, sustainability, flavor, presentation and a culture of community to reinvigorate the concept of “expect the unexpected.” Stefen’s culinary career...
Elias Pertoft Appointed General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island
Hilton | August 23, 2023
London, August 2023 – Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is delighted to announce the appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager of the soon-to-open resort. He brings a wealth of luxury hospitality experience spanning over 16 years across Asia and the Caribbean. Elias will lead a team of motivated individuals to create a unique sense of place for guests, and curate one-of-a-kind experiences. Jan van der Putten, vice president, Operations, Africa and Indian Ocean, Hilton said: “I am pleased to welcome Elias to his new role, as we open the first Waldorf Astoria resort in the Seychelles. Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platt...
