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The Chatwal, New York Appoints Matt Tobin as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Chatwal, New York | June 25, 2024
Tobin Brings a Decade of Experience at Hyatt Hotels to Manhattan’s Crown Jewel New York, NY – June 25, 2024 – The Chatwal, New York, a landmark luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan, part of Hyatt's prestigious Unbound Collection, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Tobin as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 17 years of progressive experience in the luxury and lifestyle hotel industry, Matt Tobin boasts a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. In his new position, Matt Tobin will oversee all aspects of sales and marketing at The Chatwal, New York, focusing on driving revenues for the ho...
Wayne Morris Named General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans | June 25, 2024
Seasoned industry veteran brings extensive luxury experience to the iconic French Quarter hotel NEW ORLEANS (June 25, 2024) – The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Wayne Morris, to General Manager. Morris’ luxury hospitality roots are within The Ritz-Carlton, as he first began his career in 2000 on Canal Street at the beloved French Quarter hotel, and later spent over 8 years with the brand. More than two decades later, Morris will lead The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans into its next era as the hotel anticipates a milestone 25th anniversary in 2025. As General Manager, Morris will oversee all aspe...
HSMAI Foundation Announces 2024 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant Recipients and Global Collegiate Case Competition Winners
HSMAI | June 25, 2024
McLean, VA (June 25, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation is proud to announce this year’s Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant recipients, Daniel Ruppenicker, Grace Rucker, Bailey Jacque, and Tre Wilke, and the Global Collegiate Commercial Strategy Case Competition winner, Brigham Young University, Hawaii, with honors also to Republic Polytechnic and University of Macau. “We’re honored to recognize both the recipients of this year’s Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant and the Global Collegiate Commercial Strategy Case Competition winner,” said Lori Kiel, CHDM, HSMAI Found...
First Hospitality Assumes Management of the 220-Room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport in Georgia
First Hospitality | June 25, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport (left) + The Gem Museum Suites (right) Chicago (June 25, 2024) - First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, assumed management and operations of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport and The Gem Museum Suites, an independent property in Evanston, IL. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport marks the first property in the state of Georgia for First Hospitality and the first property with CrossHarbor Capital Partners. The property features 220 guest rooms, 4,700 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor pool, Seasons Bakery & Grille, an on...
Radisson Hotel Group Bolsters African Presence With 7 Additional Hotels and Over 1,200 New Rooms Including Entry Into Tanzania
Radisson Hotel Group | June 25, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group continues to hold a leading position with a portfolio of 13 hotels in operation and under development, including five new hotels signed in 2023 WINDHOEK, Namibia, June 25, 2024 -- Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group’s footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on track to reach its goal of 150 hotels within the next five years. Tanzania has been ...
Ennismore Signs With AB Invest and Møller Eiendom for The Hoxton, Oslo in Norway
Ennismore | June 25, 2024
The Hoxton, Oslo will see the first international lifestyle brand enter the Norwegian hospitality landscape. Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, together with AB Invest and Møller Eiendom, is proud to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Oslo—the brand's first hotel in the Nordic region. Set to open in 2027, the milestone signing also marks Ennismore’s first property in Norway and the first international lifestyle brand to enter the Norwegian hospitality scene. The Hoxton, Oslo will bring the brand’s signature layered aesthetic to the Norwegian capital, courtesy of Ennismore’s in-house inter...
IHG Hotels & Resorts To Launch the Holiday Inn Express Brand in Egypt
IHG | June 25, 2024
The longstanding partnership with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment sees IHG’s expansion in Egypt with the new 200-keys Holiday Inn Express West Cairo 205 Cairo, Egypt – 25 June 2024: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with leading developer Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment to further expand its presence in Egypt with the launch of the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in the country. As IHG’s largest and fastest-growing hotel brand with more than 3,100 hotels world-wide, Holiday Inn Express is dedicated to simplifying travel with accessible and comfo...
HFTP® Acquires Leading Hospitality Industry Brands: Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, The CIO Summit and The Executive Vendor Summit
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals | June 25, 2024
The popular brands will seamlessly merge with HFTP, further solidifying the association’s position as a leading provider of resources and events for the global hospitality community. June 25, 2024 (Charlotte, N.C.) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the global association for finance and technology professionals in the hospitality industry, has announced the strategic acquisition of several prominent hospitality industry brands. The acquisition includes Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, the CIO Summit and the Executive Vendor Summit, further solidifying HFTP's position as a leading provider of resou...
Cendyn and Glowing Integration Redefines Omnichannel Messaging for Hotels
Cendyn | June 25, 2024
Cendyn CRM integration with Glowing offers connectivity to all messaging platforms with personalized messaging and AI-generated recommendations that synchronize to the master guest profile Boca Raton, Florida – 25 June 2024: Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has partnered with Glowing,a provider of omnichannel messaging solutions, to help hoteliers facilitate more meaningful conversations with their guests. This collaboration aims to transform how hoteliers communicate by providing an integrated system to manage communication across various channels, including WeChat, Line, WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger...
Cloud5 Experiences Strong First-Half Growth as Hospitality Industry Demand Continues
Cloud5 Communications | June 25, 2024
Chicago, IL — June 25, 2024, Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of IT solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, is pleased to announce it strong performance for the first half of 2024, welcoming nearly 100 new clients, beginning several high profile IT managed services projects, and completing 188 telecom and high-speed Internet installations at properties across North America. With a total of 10 new hotel brand logos added to its roster, Cloud5 credits its growth to both its award-winning reputation as well as the hospitality industry’s pent-up demand for IT services and solutions. “Now that...
Duetto and SHR Partner to Transform Casino Loyalty Pricing
Duetto | June 25, 2024
The partnership enables casinos to maximize revenue by delivering personalized online guest experiences. San Francisco, June 25, 2024 - Duetto, a global leader in revenue management solutions, and SHR (an Access company), a leading provider of innovative and intelligent technology solutions for hotels and resorts, today announced a strategic partnership designed to revolutionize the casino resort industry. Using Duetto’s Dynamic Rate Engine (DRE), SHR Group will enable its casino customers to deliver real-time personalized pricing online to maximize revenue, as well as increase occupancy and guest satisfaction. The newly certified SHR&l...
Nomadix Showcases Its Cloud, Software and Networking Technology Suite at HITEC Charlotte
Nomadix | June 25, 2024
Highlighting a Year of Expansion in Products, Partnerships and Vertical Markets CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 25, 2024 — Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced the company will demonstrate its newest suite of cloud, software and networking solutions at HITEC Charlotte, June 24-28, 2024, in booth #1445. The company will also showcase its TV Casting, Cloud Telephony, Staff Safety Buttons, Passpoint, Payments Gateway and Voice Assistants, and will discuss its expansion into additional vertical markets. “We’re thrilled to be meeting with customers, partners and colleagues at HITEC Charlotte where we...
Richard Hutton Appointed as Executive Chef for The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville in Tennessee
The Hermitage Hotel | June 24, 2024
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (June 24, 2024) – The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville’s distinguished gathering place for more than 110 years, today announced the appointment of Richard Hutton as Executive Chef. Hutton will work under world-renowned chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten to oversee the hotel’s signature restaurant, Drusie & Darr, and The Pink Hermit café. He will also collaborate with Jean-Georges in the execution of The Hermitage Hotel’s culinary program, from weddings and events to its iconic weekend Afternoon Tea. Bringing over two decades of culinary experience, Chef Hutton will propel the distinguished gastro...
Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection by Hilton Opens in Croatia
Hilton | June 24, 2024
OPATIJA, Croatia – June 24, 2024 Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection by Hilton celebrates its opening in the picturesque Croatian town. Boasting a unique and modern design with a breathtaking rooftop terrace overlooking the city, the 54-room hotel debuts as the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Croatia and the brand’s 40th trading country. Exquisite Guest Experience Featuring 54 thoughtfully designed and spacious guest rooms, a lush spa with an indoor pool, a captivating sundeck with a rooftop lounge and the inviting outdoor pool with breathtaking views, guests can enjoy the best of comfort and style that Keight Hotel Opati...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New Legend Member Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts | June 24, 2024
World’s largest independent hotel brand celebrates the expansion of its prestigious Legend Collection portfolio of ultra-luxury properties with over 100 members NEW YORK, NEW YORK – June 24, 2024: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce that its prestigious Legend Collection is celebrating over 100 member properties. With a global portfolio of more than 600 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences in over 80 countries, this growth reflects and further establishes its strength as the luxury brand of choice for independent hotels worldwide. The milestone is a testament to ...
It’s Never Been Better for Investment in the Hotel Technology Industry
HFTP | June 24, 2024
By Frank Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), HFTP Just as the hospitality industry evolves, so too must the format of its conventions, especially one as influential to the hospitality industry as HITEC. This year, the senior team at HFTP has expanded the tradeshow’s depth and impact with the inaugural HITEC Technology Investment Conference, taking place immediately after the main event on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 29. While it’s been in the making for a long time, we couldn’t have hoped for a better year to debut this addition. Why is 2024 particularly ripe for investment in this sector? Needless as it may be to the ment...
Canada Hotel Industry Records Highest Performance Since September 2023
CoStar Group | June 24, 2024
WASHINGTON – 24 June 2024 – Canada’s hotel industry recorded its highest performance levels in eight months, according to CoStar’s May 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. May 2024 (percentage change from 2023): Occupancy: 69.0% (+0.2%) Average daily rate (ADR): CAD206.39 (+4.5%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD142.32 (+4.8%) “Improvement in Canada’s hotel room rates drove a RevPAR lift in May,” said Laura Baxter, CoStar Group’s director of hospitality analytics for Canada. “The occupancy lift, however, w...
Accor Signs New Novotel Property on Egypt’s North Coast
Accor | June 24, 2024
ACCOR STRENGTHENS ITS FOOTPRINT IN EGYPT WITH THE SIGNING OF NOVOTEL SIDI ABD EL RAHMAN ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST Accor is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Egypt’s Q Real Estate Development Company to develop a new Novotel property – Novotel Sidi Abd El Rahman. Debuting on Egypt’s idyllic northern Mediterranean coast, an increasingly popular tourist destination, the hotel is set to open in 2027, featuring 240 spacious and modern rooms as well as a host of thoughtful wellbeing and entertainment offerings. Novotel Sidi Abd El Rahman is the latest announcement for Egypt’s northern coastline, wh...
Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires the Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown in Wisconsin
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | June 24, 2024
RICHMOND, Va.--Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced the opening and acquisition of the 262-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown (the “Hotel”) for approximately $79.5 million, or $303,000 per key. “We are pleased to expand our portfolio with the acquisition of the newly constructed, custom Embassy Suites Madison Downtown and increase our presence within the dynamic and business-friendly Madison market,” said Nelson Knight, President, Real Estate and Investments of Apple Hospitality. “Through our longstanding relationship with one of the industry’s lead...
International Visitors to the U.S. Spent $20.7 Billion in April 2024
National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) | June 24, 2024
Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in April 2024: International visitors spent more than $20.7 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States, an increase of nearly 13 percent compared to April 2023 and surpassing pre-COVID levels of monthly spending realized in April 2019. Conversely, Americans spent more than $20.1 billion traveling abroad during April, the 37th consecutive month of growth, yielding a balance of trade surplus of $561 million for travel and tourism-related goods and services. International visitors have spent more than $83.3 billion ...
Agilysys to Highlight AI Advantages Along With PMS and POS Innovations at HITEC 2024 June 25–27
Agilysys | June 24, 2024
– Agilysys Guestsense.ai™ artificial intelligence now powers revenue management and operating efficiency across PMS and POS hospitality solution platforms – – InfoGenesis omnichannel enterprise POS platform now available for ‘sell anything to anyone anywhere’ flexibility – – IG Fly™ light-to-carry, unified all-in-one POS system for managing orders, payments and printing ‘on the fly” is now available – – Mobile-first Agilysys Guest App is a unified hub to enhance guest experience and revenue upsell opportunities – ALPHARETTA, GA (June 24, 2024) — Agilysys, Inc., a leading global provider of hospitality soft...
Silverware Pay To Debut at HITEC; Handheld Device Keeps POS Functionality at Servers’ Fingertips
Silverware | June 24, 2024
Embedded payment processing solution’s seamless ordering, card reading, and posting capabilities enable staff to focus on enhancing the guest experience; Visit Booth 626 at HITEC CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 24, 2024 — This week at HITEC, Silverware will showcase its commitment to innovation with the debut of Silverware Pay, an embedded payment-processing solution that’s deeply integrated into the company’s point-of-sale ecosystem. Silverware Pay enables food-and-beverage staff to manage the entire guest experience from a single handheld device regardless of on-property location or chip-reader type. Silverware Pay will be on...
HCN To Debut Its ‘AI Concierge’ on In-Room Tablets at HITEC Charlotte
The Hotel Communication Network (HCN) | June 24, 2024
AiMe (pronounced Amy) uses natural language processing and translation capabilities to respond to guests’ unstructured requests and create actionable tasks that can be relayed from the HCN Navigator 2.0 tablet to staff; See AiMe in action June 25 to 27 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center in Booth 3836 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — June 24, 2024 — Tomorrow at HITEC, Hotel Communication Network (HCN) will reveal a new AI-powered in-room tablet that will radically change the way hotel guests request services, communicate their needs, place F&B orders from local restaurants and more via voice commands in multiple languages. AiMe, an AI Conci...
Duetto Launches Comprehensive Full-Service Revenue Solution at HITEC
Duetto | June 24, 2024
The evolution of BlockBuster and the integration of OpenSpace create a best-in-class, unified 24/7 revenue management platform to optimize revenue and total profitability across transient, group, and event segments San Francisco, June 24, 2024 - Duetto, a global leader in revenue management solutions, today announced a significant product development designed to empower hoteliers to optimize revenue across all segments, including transient, group, and function space. With the return of group business across the global hotel ecosystem, Duetto unveils its BlockBuster group revenue optimization solution's next evolution and the integration of i...
