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Will AI Replace Hotel Revenue Managers? Answering the Million Dollar Question
Andrew Rubinacci | April 17, 2024
By Andrew Rubinacci, Chief Advisory Officer of FLYR for Hospitality Never in human history have we had access to as much data as we do today. In recent years, the tools and strategies we use to process and understand insights derived from this data have become one of the hottest commodities – and with good reason. Organizations are able to harness the power of data to gain a deeper understanding of their operations, customer behaviors, and market trends, unlocking competitive advantages. Data-driven decision-making is the new normal. And while the hospitality industry has always used data in its revenue management strategies, AI can...
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies Partner to Codevelop $1.4B Live! Gaming & Entertainment District in Petersburg, Virginia
The Cordish Companies | April 17, 2024
Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, Anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, Will Set a New Standard for Development in the Commonwealth, Create Thousands of Jobs, Increase Tourism and Generate Billions in Economic Benefits Plans for the Proposed Project Include Quickly Opening an Initial First Phase Casino to Immediately Begin Creating Jobs, Vendor Opportunities and Economic Benefits for the City Joint Venture Represents a First-of-its-Kind Development Partnership in the Gaming & Entertainment Industry Petersburg, Va. (April 17, 2024) – Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have responded to a request for p...
A Case Study in Optimizing Length of Stay From Wellness Capex
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | April 17, 2024
By Adam Mogelonsky The word ‘optimization’ in today’s world implies the use of data and metrics for continuous business improvement, but it also implies making tradeoffs and devoting limited resources to certain goals ahead of others. For today’s hospitality world, we are confronted by so many data points, so many partners or siloed interests and so many different activities vying for our attention or capital. To make informed, strategic decisions that will unify various operations towards a common objective, hoteliers and owners must carefully pick the key performance indicators (KPIs) that they will optimize and prioritize. Wh...
Ormond Group Selects Cycas Hospitality to Manage The Ormond Hotel in Dublin
Cycas Hospitality | April 17, 2024
Cycas Hospitality’s growth continues into 2024 following their landmark appointment to manage The Ormond Hotel in Dublin on behalf of the Ormond Group, a leading hospitality group from Southeast Asia. This will be Cycas Hospitality’s first property in Ireland and marks another significant step in their pan-European expansion. Overlooking the river Liffey in central Dublin, the reimagined Ormond Hotel embraces its culturally rich surroundings with a nod to its illustrious past, famously immortalised in James Joyce's masterpiece, "Ulysses". The 120-key hotel seeks to represent the complexity of modern Dublin life, tuned to its sense of ...
Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection to Open in June Following $90 Million Restoration
Hotel Cleveland | April 17, 2024
Iconic Downtown Cleveland property prepares for early June Grand Opening Cleveland – Following an impressive $90 million restoration and nearly a decade of careful planning, Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection and its monumental renovation nearly complete at 24 Public Square in Downtown Cleveland. Beyond being restored to its former glory, the project moves this historic American icon into the future with the contemporary refinements this important architectural treasure and its guests deserve. Plans are underway for an early June Grand Opening for Hotel Cleveland, formally Cleveland Renaissance Hotel. Reservations and property details...
Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton, Appoints New Executive Chef Carolann Wheeler
Baker’s Cay Resort | April 17, 2024
KEY LARGO, FL. (April 17, 2024) – Baker’s Cay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 15-acre hidden gem perched on the serene waterfront of the Florida Keys Bay, is excited to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Carolann Wheeler. In her new role as Executive Chef at Baker’s Cay Resort, Chef Carolann oversees culinary operations for the 200-room property including banquets, special events, the resort’s signature restaurant Calusa and beachside dining at Dry Rocks. With a passion for blending unexpected flavor combinations, Chef Carolann is in the process of revitalizing the resort’s rooftop garden to include fresh herbs, to...
NEWH Presents Pinnacle Award to Anita Degen at Leadership Conference
NEWH | April 17, 2024
Degen also stands among a distinguished group of individuals inducted into the NEWH College of Fellows Shawano, WI — April 17, 2024 — NEWH, Inc. is excited to announce that long-time member Anita Degen, IIDA, Managing Principal of her namesake firm, Degen & Degen Architecture and Interior Design, was honored with the NEWH Pinnacle Award at the organization’s leadership conference. Receiving not one, but two honors, Degen was also inducted into the association’s College of Fellows alongside four other new members, bestowed during NEWH’s biennial Leadership Conference on February 17, 2024 in Nashville. The NEWH Pinnacle A...
Rockbridge and Delmonte Hotel Group Acquire Courtyard in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island
Rockbridge | April 17, 2024
Columbus, OH (APRIL 17, 2024) – Rockbridge and Delmonte Hotel Group announce the acquisition of the 219-room Courtyard Providence Downtown, Rhode Island. DelMonte will manage the property. The Courtyard is positioned in a prime downtown location in the heart of Providence’s Capital, steps away from the Rhode Island Convention Center, historic Union Station Complex, and the headquarters of Citizens Financial Group. Brown University, Johnson and Wales University and Amica Mutual Pavilion are also within walking distance. The hotel will undergo a comprehensive makeover, featuring a full renovation of all guestrooms, extensive upgrades to a...
HFTP Announces Participating Startups for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC 2024
HFTP | April 17, 2024
Eight Startups to Compete for $5,000 Prize and Exposure to Industry Leaders Austin, Texas (April 17, 2024) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the eight outstanding startups participating in Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Charlotte held on June 26, 2024 at HITEC Charlotte. Technologies being showcased in the HITEC 2024 cohort run the gamut of streamlining both back- and front-of-house operations, building guest profiles for enhanced stay experiences and strengthening property-vendor relationships. Participating in Entrep...
IRIS Launches Full Integration to Shiji’s Infrasys Cloud POS to Elevate the Mobile Ordering Experience
IRIS | April 17, 2024
The robust integration marks a significant milestone in improving operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences, and driving F&B revenue growth for hospitality operators. IRIS, a global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces the integration of its F&B mobile ordering solution with Infrasys Cloud POS by Shiji. This strategic partnership will enrich the guest experience, save labour and increase ancillary revenue. The IRIS mobile ordering platform empowers guests to self-serve from their own devices at their convenience. It firmly puts guests in control of their ordering experience, freeing ...
Hospitality Students Creatively Solving Problems With Lego Learning Initiative
Penn State School of Hospitality Management | April 17, 2024
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — From constructing towers to landscapes, Penn State students are building physical representations of business strategies and practicing creative problem-solving as part of the “Lego Learning Initiative for Hospitality Management Education.” Michael Tews, associate professor in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management, leads this learning initiative. He received a 2023-24 Teaching Transformation and Innovation Grant from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence to experiment, test or implement a teaching innovation that addresses an important instructional concern. "This approach is hands-on, vi...
Cheval Collection Selects IDeaS G3 RMS at Eight Additional Luxury Serviced Apartment Properties
IDeaS | April 17, 2024
Extended stay and serviced apartment properties utilize revenue optimization to handle the complexities of varied length-of-stay offerings LONDON — April 17, 2024 — IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, announced today it has expanded its relationship with the Cheval Collection to a total of ten properties. Building on a strong, established relationship from successful implementations of G3 RMS at its Edinburgh properties, IDeaS’ capabilities helped clear the way for wider adoption within the Cheval portfolio. As Cheval expanded its portfolio, the managemen...
Rosewood Baha Mar Appoints Fabio Pineda as Executive Chef
Rosewood Baha Mar (Nassau, The Bahamas) | April 16, 2024
(Nassau, The Bahamas – April 16, 2024) - Rosewood Baha Mar announces the appointment of Fabio Pineda to executive chef where he will service all five Rosewood Baha Mar dining outlets, Café Boulud The Bahamas in partnership with Daniel Boulud and Dinex Group, Costa, Manor Bar, Tingum on the Sand, and The Library, and continue elevating the guest experience through culinary innovation. Pineda has over 25 years of global culinary experience working in the U.S., Dubai, Oman, Bangkok, and Shanghai. He’s become an expert in Mediterranean, modern American, Latin, and Asian cuisines. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Fabio to the Rosewo...
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants Adds Two Properties in Maine to Management Portfolio
April 16, 2024
Boston, MA, April 16, 2024 – Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced today that it has added The York Beach Surf Club and The Sea Latch Inn, both located in York Beach, Maine, to its portfolio of properties managed. The announcement was made by Robin Kirk, President of Maverick Hotels and Restaurants. The York Beach Surf Club is York’s newly renovated full-service oceanfront resort and hotel. Among the 52 rooms, choices include king or double queen with two- and three-bedroom bungalow accommodations. Each room features either lighthouse, oceanfront, resort pool or garden views. Other room features include floor-to-ceiling windows...
Jackson-Shaw and Holualoa Companies to Develop 274-Key Dual-Branded Marriott and Westin Hotel in North Phoenix
Jackson-Shaw | April 16, 2024
AC Hotel by Marriott North Phoenix at Norterra and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra expected to break ground in May 2024 and open late 2025 PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 16, 2024) – North Texas developer Jackson-Shaw and Tucson-based Holualoa Companies announce the development of dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott North Phoenix at Norterra and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra. The two hotels connected under one roof are located close to the Shops at Norterra at 25100 North 22nd Lane, Phoenix, Arizona 85085, near the northeast corner of West Happy Valley Road and Norterra Parkway. The property is expected to break ground in ...
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Opens TownePlace Suites Monrovia in California
Tharaldson Hospitality Management | April 16, 2024
(Monrovia, CA April 16, 2024) – Tharaldson Hospitality Management, a leading hospitality management company, proudly announces the grand opening of Monrovia TownePlace Suites, adding another jewel to its esteemed portfolio of hotels. Strategically located in the vibrant city of Monrovia, this newest addition promises a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. The Monrovia TownePlace Suites stands as a testament to Tharaldson Hospitality Management's commitment to providing guests with unparalleled experiences. Boasting contemporary design and thoughtful amenities, the hotel offers an inviting ambiance that caters...
Remington Hospitality to Manage Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Airport & Conference Center
Remington Hospitality | April 16, 2024
Dallas, TX — April 16, 2024 — Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, proudly unveils the rebranding and full renovation of the Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Airport & Conference Center, as the company assumes management of the property. This venture signifies Remington's inaugural partnership with Domus Holdings, LLC, and its debut in the dynamic Corpus Christi locale. Conveniently situated near the Port of Corpus, the Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Airport & Conference Center caters to discerning guests, including those affiliated with Corpus Christi’s burgeoning oil and gas enterprises and welding firms. “We’...
Populus, the Country’s First Carbon Positive Hotel, Set for Summer 2024 Opening
Aparium Hotel Group | April 16, 2024
DENVER (April 16, 2024) – Populus, the country’s first carbon positive hotel, set to open in Denver in summer of 2024, is now accepting reservations for September 2024 onwards. Managed by Aparium Hotel Group, a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel industry, and developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, Populus will feature 265 guest rooms, a ground floor signature restaurant, lounge and coffee bar, flexible event spaces, a rooftop restaurant and bar offering unobstructed views of the mountains, city skyline, and Civic Center Park. Committed to offsetting both its embodied and operational carbon foot...
Under Canvas Announces First California Camp, Near Yosemite National Park
Under Canvas | April 16, 2024
Set to debut in spring 2025, minutes from the West entrance of Yosemite National Park, the brand’s highly anticipated California camp is now accepting reservations DENVER, CO. (April 16, 2024) – Today, Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced Under Canvas Yosemite – the company’s first-ever California camp – will open in the spring of 2025. The brand’s 12th camp, Under Canvas Yosemite, is set in a serene, mountainside forest surrounded by mature, Yosemite-native trees, just 10 minutes from the west entrance of Yosemite National Park at Big Oak Flat Information Station. The idyllic, 80-acre camp is wi...
Lauren Parker Appointed New Director of Sales at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club | April 16, 2024
BREWSTER, MA – Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is pleased to welcome industry veteran Lauren Parker as the new Director of Sales. In her new role, Lauren is responsible for spearheading leisure and group business, and further positioning the property as the leading, year-round luxury resort on Cape Cod. Lauren brings eighteen years of relevant industry experience to her new role with the historic, Brewster property. She began her career in hospitality as Senior Catering Sales Manager for Levy at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, where she seasoned her skill set for eight years and climbed the ranks. Along the way, she ...
Travel + Leisure Announces the 2024 It List of Best New Hotels
Travel + Leisure | April 16, 2024
NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 – Today, Travel + Leisure announces the 19th annual It List, a meticulously curated list of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe, which for the first time includes newly launched luxury cruise ships. In-depth coverage of this year’s It List is now available online, and in the May 2024 issue of Travel + Leisure, which hits newsstands April 19. This year, Travel + Leisure’s guide to the can’t-miss openings (and re-openings) covers everything from boutique hotels in Morocco and Portugal to grand resorts along the serene beaches of Mexico and Greece. The selected hotels and cruise ships span 39 c...
Paris Hotel Bookings Pacing Above 60% for Summer Olympic Period
Costar Group | April 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – 16 April 2024 – Paris hotel bookings for the 2024 Summer Olympics are pacing above 60%, according to CoStar’s latest Forward STAR data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. The 60% range for the event period (26 July – 11 August) is up from 50% three months ago. For context, the weeks leading up to the opening ceremony show occupancy on the books in just the 20% range. The current highest booking level (63.8%) in the host city is on Saturday, 27 July, the day of 14 gold medal events. Saturday, 3 August, the day of 28 gold medal event...
U.S. Hotel Construction Activity Rose in March, First Increase in Nine Months
CoStar Group | April 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – 16 April 2024 – The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction grew year over year for the first time since June 2023, according to CoStar’s March 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. U.S. Hotel Pipeline March 2024 (percentage change from March 2023) In construction: 156,525 rooms (+1.5%) Final Planning: 263,316 rooms (+9.8%) Planning: 324,522 rooms (+39.5%) “While the number of rooms in construction has grown, that figure remains below what was seen prior to the pandemic,” said Isaac Collazo, STR’s VP, a...
Navigating Challenges of AI and Maximizing Value in the Service Sector
Dr. Nicole Hinrichs | April 16, 2024
By Dr. Nicole Hinrichs Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing not only traditional sectors but also reshaping the very essence of hospitality and service industries. The potential for transformation is vast, yet it's imperative to advance cautiously, striking a delicate balance between technological advancement and preserving the human touch, which remains the cornerstone of the service sector. As we navigate this paradigm shift, let's try to understand the boundaries and challenges of AI application and adhere to strategic investment guidelines. Doing so not only unlocks the boundless potential AI holds but also addresses the legitima...
