Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore With Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand
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Marriott International Supports Increased Leisure Demand in Canada
Marriott International | May 10, 2024
Company focused on lifestyle, upper midscale and extended stay brands, as well as market-specific loyalty offerings Marriott International’s presence in the Canadian market strengthened, as the company celebrated a 36 percent year over year increase in hotel-level leisure revenue in 2023. With 274 hotels currently open and 90 in the pipeline, several factors, including a dedicated focus on lifestyle, upper midscale and extended stay brands; as well as market-specific loyalty program offerings and partnerships, continue to drive the company’s success in Canada. Lifestyle Brands Driving Success In an effort to meet the increased demand...
Hyatt Doubles Down on Latin America Growth With 30+ Planned Openings Through 2027
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | May 10, 2024
Upcoming openings in Latin America & the Caribbean enhance Hyatt’s leadership in luxury, resort and lifestyle, creating unforgettable experiences in destinations that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members CHICAGO (May 10, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) highlighted today Hyatt's expected growth trajectory, from the sought-after beach town of Miches, Dominican Republic to the lush island of St. Lucia, World of Hyatt guests and members will soon have more than 30 new hotels to consider in Latin America & the Caribbean. Through 2027, Hyatt is committed to expanding its brand presence in new and exciting ...
Meet the Money Unveils “The LIIC Top 10” for 2024
Jim Butler | May 10, 2024
By Jim Butler Today at JMBM’s Meet the Money® national hotel finance conference, The Lodging Industry Investment Council (“LIIC”) released its much-anticipated LIIC Top Ten – the 2024 update of its an annual survey of investment sentiment survey. LIIC — The lodging industry think tank The members of LIIC represent the acquisition and disposition control of more than $60 billion in lodging real estate. LIIC members comprise some of the hospitality industry`s most influential investors, lenders, corporate real estate executives, REITs, public hotel companies, brokers, and advisors. For almost 20 years, LIIC has prepar...
Hyatt Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Hyatt | May 9, 2024
CHICAGO (May 9, 2024) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) today reported first quarter 2024 results. Highlights include: Comparable system-wide hotels RevPAR increased 5.5% compared to the same period in 2023 Comparable system-wide all-inclusive resorts Net Package RevPAR increased 11.0% compared to the same period in 2023 Net Rooms Growth was approximately 5.5% Net Income was $522 million and Adjusted Net Income was $75 million Diluted EPS was $4.93 and Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.71 Adjusted EBITDA was $252 million Pipeline of executed management or franchise ...
Vision Hospitality Group Breaks Ground on Dual-Brand Home2 Suites and Tru By Hilton in Cleveland, TN
Vision Hospitality Group | May 8, 2024
CLEVELAND, Tennessee – May 8, 2024 – Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. breaks ground on a dual-brand Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton in Cleveland, Tennessee. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on May 6, 2024, marks the commencement of construction on a dynamic hospitality venture set to drive further growth and meet the increasing demand in Cleveland. Strategically located at 4351 Frontage Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312, the forthcoming development will feature a combined total of 140 keys spanning five stories, promising guests a modern and welcoming environment. Notable amenities include 768 square feet of flexible meeting space and a refres...
Four Seasons to Expand Saudi Arabian Portfolio Alongside Dar Al Omran Company With New Hotel in Madinah
Four Seasons | May 7, 2024
Steps from the Prophet's Mosque, the Hotel will offer luxury accommodations to the city's tens of millions of annual visitors TORONTO, May 7, 2024 -- Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Saudi-based development firm Dar Al Omran Company announce plans for continued expansion in the Middle East with Four Seasons Hotel Madinah, anticipated to open in late 2024. The new-build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet's Mosque. The city has a storied history, drawing millions of visitors eac...
Marriott International and KKR To Launch Midscale Hospitality Segment in Japan With Four Points Express by Sheraton
Marriott International | May 7, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) and KKR, a leading global investment firm today announced the launch of each company’s foray into the midscale hospitality space in Japan, which follows KKR’s completion of the acquisition of Unizo Hotel Company, Limited and a portfolio of 14 hotels in Japan from Unizo Holdings. The 14 hotels will be converted to Four Points Express by Sheraton. This marks Marriott’s entry into the affordable midscale segment in Japan and the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific following its global launch in this space in 2023. The portfolio of 14 hotels is located in major tourist destinations in 10 cities acr...
SSG Hotels Breaks Ground on New Staybridge Suites by IHG in Greenwood, IN
SSG Hotels | May 7, 2024
Greenwood, IN — [5.7.24] — SSG Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of its newest project: an 86 room Staybridge Suites by IHG in Greenwood, IN. This marks the company's second Staybridge Suites endeavor, promising to combine the latest prototype with locally inspired aesthetics for an unparalleled guest experience. About the Property: Staybridge Suites is an all-suite extended stay hotel that provides elevated residential experience with hotel amenities including complimentary breakfast buffet, light bites & happy hour, pool, fitness center, outdoor patio area, and business...
Hyatt Signs Agreement With Knowledge Economic City for Two New Hotels in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | May 6, 2024
Two Hyatt-branded hotels set to debut in Madinah as Hyatt House CHICAGO (MAY 6, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) for two new Hyatt-branded hotels, Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC. Set to open in a highly anticipated development, Knowledge Economic City in Madinah, the properties will add a combined 576 keys to Hyatt’s portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Further signaling Hyatt's commitment to the strategic growth of its portfolio in key markets that matter to guests and owners, Hy...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Shares Q1 2024 Trading Update
IHG | May 6, 2024
Highlights Q1 global RevPAR +2.6% YOY, with Americas -0.3%, EMEAA +8.9% and Greater China +2.5% Average daily rate +2.3%, occupancy +0.2%pts Gross system size growth +5.0% YOY, +0.7% YTD; opened 6.3k rooms (46 hotels) in Q1, +11.1% more YOY adjusting for Iberostar Net system size growth +3.4% YOY, +0.0% YTD; adjusting for Iberostar +3.2% YOY, +0.0% YTD Global system of 946k rooms (6,368 hotels); 66% across midscale segments, 34% across upscale and luxury Signed 17.7k rooms (129 hotels) in Q1, +7.1% YOY; global pipeline of 305k rooms (2,079 hotels), +6.6% YOY $239m of 2024’s $800m share buyback programme completed to d...
Accor Partners With Red Panda Property for 2027 Opening of Pullman Launceston in Tasmania
ACCOR | May 6, 2024
ACCOR ANNOUNCES DEBUT OF PULLMAN BRAND IN TASMANIA NEW PULLMAN HOTEL TO PRESERVE HERITAGE WHILE ADDING CUTTING-EDGE ACCOMMODATION, DINING AND MEETING FACILITIES TO CREATE DYNAMIC ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURAL HUB FOR LAUNCESTON Tasmanian urban regeneration specialists, Red Panda Property, announced today that Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, will manage its first hotel project - a five-star Pullman hotel in the heart of Launceston – under a hotel management agreement. Designed by one of Asia-Pacific’s leading design practices, DKO, the $45 million Pullman Launceston will regenerate a heritage-listed educational building i...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury & Lifestyle Footprint in Saudi Arabia With a New Hotel Indigo Signing
IHG | May 2, 2024
Enabled by the Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the partnership between IHG and Refad will bring a unique hospitality experience to Al Khobar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 02, 2024: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Refad Real estate investment & development company part of Abdulhadi AlQahtani, sons group Company to bring Hotel Indigo & Residences Al Khobar to Saudi Arabia by September 2027. In line with its commitment to fostering collaboration between its partners, TDF has facilitated the recent signing that will contribute to the...
Navigating the Future of Extended-Stay Hotels: Opportunities and Challenges
Ned Washburn | May 2, 2024
By Ned Washburn The extended-stay hotel sector has experienced a remarkable evolution over the past decade, emerging as a significant component of the hospitality industry. This growth is driven by a unique blend of benefits for both guests and investors, strategic design elements, and its adaptation to the changing dynamics of travel and work. However, like any burgeoning sector, it faces its own set of challenges and opportunities, particularly in the contexts of economic development, rising costs, and global industry impacts. Extended-stay hotels offer a distinct value proposition to guests, providing a home-like environment with ame...
Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Marriott International, Inc. | May 2, 2024
First quarter 2024 comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased 4.2 percent worldwide, 1.5 percent in the U.S. & Canada, and 11.1 percent in international markets, compared to the 2023 first quarter; First quarter reported diluted EPS totaled $1.93, compared to reported diluted EPS of $2.43 in the year-ago quarter. First quarter adjusted diluted EPS totaled $2.13, compared to first quarter 2023 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.09; First quarter reported net income totaled $564 million, compared to reported net income of $757 million in the year-ago quarter. First quarter adjusted net income totaled $620 million, compared to...
Q1 2024 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Daniel Lesser | May 2, 2024
By Daniel H. Lesser While the U.S. economy continues to expand and is currently a major driver of global growth, inflation has recently ticked up after falling considerably from a peak of 9.1% nearly two years ago. Many now perceive that in the near term, the U.S. Federal Reserve will not reduce borrowing costs, and some anticipate a resumption of raising rates by early 2025. Unless a severe economic downturn occurs, interest rates are likely to remain relatively elevated for an extended period. A tight labor market and strong household net worth have led to remarkable resilience in U.S. consumer spending as Americans continue to enjoy...
IHG and MQDC To Bring Hotel Indigo to Bangkok’s Mixed-Use Development The Forestias
IHG | May 1, 2024
Bangkok, Thailand – May 1, 2024: IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the continued growth of its Hotel Indigo brand in Thailand through an agreement with international property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC). The 274-room Hotel Indigo The Forestias Bangkok will open in 2026 at The Forestias, a new integrated 64-hectare mixed-used development on the eastern fringe of Bangkok – the largest growth project of its kind in the country. This eagerly awaited addition to the Hotel Indigo brand portfolio promises to offer guests an immersive stay experience close to nature through a design that d...
Hotel Construction Pipeline in Canada Reaches New Highs in Q1 2024
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH The latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals, at Q1 2024, there are 314 projects/39,628 rooms in the total pipeline. This new record-high in project counts represents an impressive 11% increase in project counts and a 5% increase in room numbers year-over-year (YOY). In Canada, there was a surge of projects that moved into the under construction stage in 2023. Currently, there are 70 projects/9,151 rooms under construction in Canada, up an impressive 49% and 58% YOY, respectively. Additionally, at the close of the first quarter, there are 80 proje...
Keeping Hospitality Human: The Importance of a Personal Touch in Hotel Technology Management
Jill Wilder | April 30, 2024
Technology providers that prioritize personal relationships and live-agent support in an age of automation are a valuable asset By Jill Wilder As renowned author Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This sentiment is at the core of what most hoteliers strive to achieve for guests during their stays, with a keen focus on guest satisfaction remaining an essential element of any successful property’s operations. However, with technology’s growing role in hospitality optimization, the companies providing systems and solutions...
Accor and Alesayi Holding Partner to Develop Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – MGallery Collection in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ACCOR | April 29, 2024
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Alesayi Holding, a leader in the Saudi Arabian real estate market with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial units, has announced plans for the opening of a new hotel and residences development, Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah – MGallery Collection, located in the heart of the Holy City of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nestled in the bustling heart of Makkah, this hotel serves as a harmonious urban oasis, paying tribute to Makkah’s celestial heritage while drawing inspiration from the rich symbolism of Islamic gardens. The hotel will provide a sanctua...
Dallas’ Hotel Construction Pipeline Largest at Q1; Atlanta Hits Its All-Time High
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH The recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reports that, at the close of the first quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 185 projects/21,882 rooms, slightly below record-highs recorded at the end of Q4 2023. Next is Atlanta, with an all-time high of 153 projects with 17,929 rooms, then Nashville with 127 projects/16,199 rooms. Phoenix follows with 123 projects/16,198 rooms, and the Inland Empire with a new record-high 121 projects/12,324 rooms. U.S. markets with the greatest number of projects already und...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Brigade Group To Bring the InterContinental Brand to Hyderabad
IHG Hotels & Resorts | April 26, 2024
Bengaluru, April 26, 2024: IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitability company, and Brigade Group, renowned property developer in India have announced the signing of a management agreement to debut the InterContinental brand in Telangana − InterContinental Hyderabad Neopolis. Slated to open in 2029, this newly constructed hotel is expected to be an integral part of Brigade’s upcoming, mixed-use development. The world-renowned brand, InterContinental has over 220 open hotels across more than 60 countries. Commemorating its 75th Diamond Anniversary in 2021, InterContinental continues to uphold its esteemed status as the world's fi...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong First Quarter Results
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | April 26, 2024
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 26, 2024 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Highlights include: Global RevPAR grew 1% in constant currency and ancillary revenues grew 8% compared to first quarter 2023. System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year. Opened over 13,000 rooms, representing a year-over-year increase of 27%. Awarded 171 development contracts, an increase of 8% year-over-year. Development pipeline grew 1% sequentially and 8% year-over-year to a record 243,000 rooms. Entered upscale extended stay segment through a strategic relationship with WaterW...
Hilton Reports First Quarter Results
Hilton | April 26, 2024
MCLEAN, VA - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2024 results. Highlights include: Diluted EPS was $1.04 for the first quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.53 Net income was $268 million for the first quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $750 million for the first quarter System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 2.0 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023 Approved 29,800 new rooms for development during the first quarter, bringing Hilton's development pipeline to a record...
Marriott International Signs Agreement With NEOM to Bring the Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Trojena, the Mountains of NEOM
Marriott International, Inc | April 25, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in Trojena, a year-round mountain destination located in the northwest region of the country, the property will offer a complete escape into a private world of luxury. Designed for the most discerning travelers seeking a bespoke experience, Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties are tucked away in handpicked corners of the world. Highly personalized service is centered around human connection while the design is reflective of the vision, experiences, and natural environment of the destination, ...
