Lodging Interactive Launches Property Landing Pages to Streamline Job Applications and Drive Sales Opportunities
Lodging Interactive | July 28th, 2022
A Solution for The Hotel Industry’s Staffing Shortage Problem
John Smallwood, President of Travel Outlook | July 27th, 2022
News Archive: July
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 268: Hotel History: Wentworth by the Sea
Stanley Turkel | July 12, 2022
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Wentworth By The Sea, New Castle, New Hampshire (161 rooms) The Wentworth by the Sea (formerly the Hotel Wentworth), built in 1874 by Daniel E. Chase and Charles E. Campbell, was the largest wooden structure on the New Hampshire coast. It was bought in 1879 by Frank Jones, wealthy owner of banks, breweries, insurance companies, racing stables, railroads and the world's largest shoe-button company. Jones hired the talented Frank W. Hilton (no relation of Conrad) to manage and promote the Wentworth. Hilton introduced steam-driven elevators, Western Union telegraph, a telephone wire connected to...
NOUN Hotel to Make August Debut in Norman, Oklahoma
NOUN Hotel | July 18, 2022
NORMAN, OK (July 18, 2022) – The highly anticipated NOUN Hotel debuts in Norman, OK, in late August of this year. NOUN Hotel is an elevated and independently owned four-story boutique hotel located steps away from Campus Corner, local bars, restaurants and shops, and 200 steps away from The University of Oklahoma. The NOUN Hotel is sophisticated yet the perfect home away from home for travelers and locals alike, and opens just in time for Sooners football season.The newest addition to Norman hospitality will feature 92 guest rooms inclusive of two suites, 24 King bedrooms, and 66 double queen rooms. The food & beverage offerings at N...
Accor Signs Deal for Two New Novotel Properties in Bhopal and Indore Set to Open in 2026
Accor | July 18, 2022
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 420 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, continues to expand its footprint in Madhya Pradesh by signing two Novotel properties in Bhopal and Indore, scheduled to open in 2026. Accor signed an agreement with Kwality Developers and Amar Krishna Leisure Pvt ltd to manage the two Novotel properties. Mr. Aniruddh Kumar VP - Development, Accor India & South Asia said “We are delighted to expand our presence in Madhya Pradesh by adding more properties within the Novotel brand in Bhopal and Indore. We will continue the legacy of our existing properties by giving our visit...
NewcrestImage to Acquire 4 LaQuinta Properties (696 Rooms) From Highgate and Cerberus
NewcrestImage | July 14, 2022
NewcrestImage has entered a definitive agreement with a joint venture between Highgate and Cerberus to acquire four LaQuinta-branded properties which together total 696 rooms. The properties include the LaQuinta Inn & Suites at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) which marks NewcrestImage’s first gateway location in California. Closing is today on one hotel – the LaQuinta Inn & Suites Irving DFW North, located two miles from DFW International Airport -- while closing is expected in August for the other three hotels: LaQuinta Inn & Suites Anaheim; LaQuinta Inn Phoenix North; and LaQuinta Inn & Suites LAX. “The...
Conrad New York Downtown Names Chintan Dadhich as General Manager
Conrad Hotels & Resorts | July 14, 2022
NEW YORK (July 14, 2022) – Today, Hilton announced the appointment of Chintan Dadhich as the general manager of Lower Manhattan’s only all-suite luxury hotel, Conrad New York Downtown. In his role, he will lead all aspects of hotel operations of the 463-room property, placing an emphasis on guest service and satisfaction. Dadhich joins Conrad New York Downtown from the Five Star Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, bringing superior hospitality experience and many industry accolades, including the Hilton Americas’ 2021 General Manager of the Year Award. “It’s an honor to lead the phenomenal team at Conrad New York Downtown and I look forward...
1754 Properties and Argosy Real Estate Partners Purchase Best Western Premier Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida
1754 Properties | July 14, 2022
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 14, 2022) – 1754 Properties, LLC, an institutional owner, operator and lender of hotels and other real estate based in Weston, Florida, in partnership with Argosy Real Estate Partners, has announced the July 12 acquisition of the 164-room Best Western Premier in the Southside/Deerwood Park submarket of Jacksonville. As part of a major rebranding process, the property will undergo a comprehensive, multimillion-dollar renovation, and become one of Jacksonville’s newest full-service upscale hotels. “The Delta by Marriott brand is a natural fit, giving our guests the consistency, reassurance and benefits of Marriot...
Q2 2022 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Daniel Lesser | July 26, 2022
By Daniel Lesser With the first half of the year now in the books, 2022 has thus far provided an unexpected and tumultuous ride. It was only six months ago when the S&P 500 reached all-time highs in a world where lingering supply chain pressures and potential COVID outbreaks seemed to be the two most pressing risks to economies across the globe. While those two dangers are abating, a refreshed slate of macro-overhangs may be more daunting than ever. Included are the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and soaring levels of inflation. Although the U.S. is not technically in an economic recession yet, many feel angst due to ...
Alila Ventana Big Sur Welcomes New Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig
Alila Ventana Big Sur | July 20, 2022
BIG SUR, Calif. (July 2022) – Alila Ventana Big Sur is pleased to announce the appointment of Zachary Ladwig as Executive Chef. Chef Zachary comes to Big Sur with an impressive resume presenting over 20 years of experience with first-class hotels and resorts; Michelin-starred restaurants, and multiple Forbes Five Star and AAA-awarded eateries and concepts. At Alila Ventana Big Sur, Ladwig takes the helm with a focus on the region’s enviable ingredients to cultivate garden-centric cuisine with classical French techniques, emboldening the flavors of Alila Ventana Big Sur. “Chef Zachary’s arrival signals a new season here at Alila Venta...
