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News Archive: October
Hotel del Coronado Plans More Than $160 Million Restoration and Revitalization of Historic Victorian Building
Hilton | October 16, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next and final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s more than $550 million development plan to preserve and enhance the National Historic Landmark property for the enjoyment of guests, visitors and the community alike. The upgrades will encompass all Victorian guest rooms, suites and event spaces such as the iconic Crown Room, with a targeted completion date of Spring 2025. "We are thrilled to embark on t...
LTI Announces the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2023
LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence | October 25, 2023
Mandarin Oriental takes top spot for first time New entries - Peninsula and Raffles October 25, 2023: Welcome to our annual World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands report. This is not just another World's Best list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence – has used the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process: a rigorously defined algorithm that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands. This year, our algorithm has 130 touchpoints relevant to the luxury hotel sector. Each has its own weighted score value with a total maximum accumulative score of 4663. The touch points relate to overall br...
Q3 2023 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Daniel Lesser | October 26, 2023
By Daniel Lesser Notwithstanding a persistent jittery economic environment and rising global geopolitical concerns, market conditions in the U.S. appear simultaneously shaky and resilient. National lodging sector metrics, particularly average room rates and RevPAR, continue to achieve exceptional results as demand for travel and lodging remains robust. Although overall leisure patronage is trailing off from pandemic highs, due in part to Americans opting for international travel, domestic corporate individual and group meeting business continues to rebound to pre Covid-19 levels. Additionally, inbound international travel to the U.S. conti...
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Welcomes New General Manager, Stephen Power
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort | October 24, 2023
MIAMI, FL – October 24, 2023 – The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Power as the new General Manager. Power brings two decades of hospitality experience to his new role. Prior to joining The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Power served as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, where he led the hotel in exceeding top line and GOP to budget in 2022, as well as saw the property achieve #1 hotel rankings in San Francisco within several coveted travel publications. His extensive background in hospitality has also seen him serve in numerous other hotel management positions within the ...
Aloft Hotels at Fort Lauderdale Airport/Port Everglades Cruise Terminals to Open in November
Aloft Hotels | October 9, 2023
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 2023 - Starting November 10, 2023, travelers visiting the Fort Lauderdale area will be able to enjoy a convenient stay at the new Aloft Hotel at Fort Lauderdale Airport by Marriott. The 138-room, 14-floor property is located at 501 SE 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, just 3 ½ miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 1 ½ miles from the Port Everglades cruise terminals. This new Aloft property has a long list of impressive on-site amenities, including an 800-square-foot, premium fitness center, and a serene yoga terrace. It also features a covered deck on the 14th floor, with a 540-squ...
One&Only Resorts Appoints Executive Leadership in North America – Mexico and Montana, United States
One&Only | October 18, 2023
(18 October 2023 – Dubai, UAE) Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”), the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort and Residences, the ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts, Rare Find, a diverse collection of unique resorts in captivating destinations, and new fitness lifestyle brand SIRO, focusing on holistic health and wellbeing, have announced new executive appointments in North America for One&Only as the brand continues to grow and develop in new sought after destinations in one-of-a-kind natural locations throughout the world. These appointments underscore the brand’s commitment to strategic growth, while highlighting th...
2024 Emerging Travel Trends: Marriott International Study Reveals Venue Customization, Flexibility Options, and Immersive Experiences Critical for Gro...
Marriott International | October 27, 2023
New Meeting Planner Survey from Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America Reveals Forecasted 2024 Travel Trends, Including the Most Desired Destinations for Groups, Work and Play Plantation, FL – October 27, 2023 – Today, Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) revealed its 2024 Travel Trends Forecast, providing a comprehensive look at how event planning, business travel, and priorities are expected to evolve in the coming year. According to a national survey commissioned by Marriott International and conducted by 72Point, key findings reveal shifts in venue site selection, group travel experien...
Hawkeye Hotels Exits Moxy Omaha at Opening
Hawkeye Hotels | October 4, 2023
Moxy Hotel Celebrates Hotel Completion in Omaha's Vibrant Historic Old Market District Omaha, NE – Despite the challenging financing landscape and concerns about rising interest rates, Hawkeye Hotels not only built the hotel but also sold it at over $200,000 per room. This achievement underscores the resilience of the hotel industry, as well as the presence of eager buyers who are willing to transact. Hawkeye Hotels is proud to announce the highly-anticipated completion of the Moxy Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska's Historic Old Market District. This stylish and innovative addition to the hospitality scene in Omaha promises to redefine the ci...
