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News Archive: February
Club Med to Open 17 New Resorts by 2024
CLUB MED | February 11, 2022
MIAMI, FL - February 11, 2022 - Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept for more than 70 years, will open 17 new resorts by 2024. The new openings, along with Club Med's destination-forward experiences, digital innovations, and new product novelties, will further solidify the brand as the leader in the booming all-inclusive market for families and upscale travelers. With such a wide range of locations and activities to choose from, Club Med invites guests to write their own vacation stories, emphasizing that "when everything is included, all you need to add are the memories." "Since 1950, Club Med has continued to sha...
U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2021-22
John Berean | February 25, 2022
Each year, HVS researches and compiles development costs from our database of actual hotel construction budgets. This source provides the basis for our illustrated total development costs per room/per product type. HVS has tracked hotel construction budgets throughout the United States since 1976. Download PDF - U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2021-22...
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor Plans May 2023 Opening
SUNSEEKER RESORT CHARLOTTE HARBOR | February 16, 2022
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - February 16, 2022 - The highly anticipated Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor announces today that the property is officially accepting guest reservations for stays beginning May 2023. The independently flagged property – which will be the first completely new-build resort with more than 300 rooms to open in Southwest Florida in over thirteen years – features 785 well-appointed guest rooms including 189 top-tier luxury suites. When finished, the resort will offer guests 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, 19 total dining options and bars, two pools, and retail outlets situated along a scenic...
Hotel Forty Five Opens in Macon, Georgia
Hotel Forty Five | February 3, 2022
MACON, GA – February 3, 2022 – Hotel Forty Five, the 94-room boutique hotel, has announced their opening for this Tuesday, February 1. Situated on the iconic 45-degree angle formed by Cherry and First Streets, and Cotton Avenue, across from the newly designed Rosa Parks Square, the hotel will be the first in Macon’s Historic Central Business District. The angled street was a city design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the river possible. This emblematic wedge serves as the creative thoughtfulness behind the hotel's name. Hotel Forty Five is a part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and is owned an...
Marriott Signs With Cola Holdings and The Westbury Hotel Limited to Bring Iconic St. Regis Brand to the UK
Marriott International | February 24, 2022
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed a management agreement with Cola Holdings and The Westbury Hotel Limited to bring the storied St. Regis brand to the well-heeled area of Mayfair, London. Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, this highly anticipated signing will bring the brand’s signature Butler Service, celebrated rituals, and rich heritage to one of London’s most alluring neighbourhoods. Solidifying St. Regis’ position as a global leader in luxury, The St. Regis London is expected to welcome its first guests in 2023, offering a highly personalised guest experience on the corner of Bond Stree...
Eugénie Béziat Named Chef at L’Espadon at The Ritz Paris
the Ritz Paris | February 2, 2022
Paris, France – February 2, 2022 – The Ritz Paris announces the arrival of Eugénie Béziat as Chef at L’Espadon, starting April 1st, 2022. In the months ahead, she will work on a new menu and concept for the space, which is now closed and will reopen in its exciting new incarnation in the last quarter of 2022. Born in Gabon, Eugénie Béziat spent her entire childhood in Africa, an experience that is reflected in her modern, creative cuisine based on unexpected and refined associations. After earning a BTS Hôtellerie Restauration diploma in Toulouse, in 2006, she embarked on her career as a commis in the kitchen at Michel Guérard...
The Watergate Hotel Appoints Manuel Martinez as Managing Director
The Watergate Hotel | February 21, 2022
Washington, D.C. – February 21, 2022 – Rakel and Jacques Cohen, owners of The Watergate Hotel, are pleased to announce the appointment of Manuel Martinez, to the position of Managing Director. An experienced leader within luxury hospitality, Martinez brings over 20 years of experience to the hotel. Martinez began his career at The Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain before making the move to the states. Here, he has held leadership positions at some of the most prestigious hotels in the world including The Essex House and Ritz-Carlton Central Park South hotels in New York City. His extensive experience includes roles as Hotel Manager at Th...
Make It Meta: What Is Metasearch and Why It’s Important for Travel Marketers
Dave Goulden | February 3, 2022
By Dave Goulden, VP of Product at Sojern Hotels are always looking for new ways to attract travelers and drive direct bookings. From display ads to social media, video to native, marketers already have a great mix of options at their fingertips. However, a healthy multichannel marketing approach doesn’t stop there. In today’s marketing landscape, hotels must also leverage metasearch, as it has the power to drive big results. Metasearch has the potential to be one of the most powerful marketing channels available for travel brands. Metasearch helps travelers with one the most important factors when considering travel: price. Travele...
