International Visitors Spent Nearly $20.1 Billion Traveling Within the United States in March
National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) | May 23rd, 2024
The Art of a Great Arrival for Luxury Hotels
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | May 22nd, 2024
News Archive: May
Junk Fees Are Banned in California as of July 1, 2024! What Does the California Junk Fee Law (SB 478) Mean?
Mark Adams | May 13, 2024
By Mark Adams California businesses brace for Senate Bill 478‘s impact. SB 478 was signed by Governor Newsom in October 2023 and became effective July 1, 2024. It cracks down on hidden fees, often referred to as “junk fees” and “drip pricing” (because the full cost is only disclosed drip by drip). It will likely change how businesses approach pricing strategies. Many say it is part of a nationwide response to President Joe Biden’s call to eliminate Junk Fees. What’s in a name? SB 478 or California Junk Fee Law? The confusion starts with how to reference the new law. Many refer to it by the Senate Bill number assigned w...
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...
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...
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort Set for Summer 2024 Opening on Florida’s Gulf Coast
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | May 9, 2024
LONGBOAT KEY, FL (May 9, 2024) - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has officially announced that reservations are open for the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, a beachfront oasis slated to open in Summer 2024. Developed by Unicorp and meticulously designed by SB Architects, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA Miami) and Dutch East Design, Longboat Key marks the only St. Regis opening in the U.S. in 2024, setting the tone for the brand’s expanding resort portfolio, known for redefining the best addresses around the world. Nestled on Sarasota’s most coveted barrier island, just beyond the city’s charming downtown, ...
StanCraft-Led Investor Group Acquires Templin’s on the River in Post Falls, Idaho
StanCraft | May 20, 2024
POST FALLS, Idaho--StanCraft, a Hayden, Idaho-based private family of companies, in partnership with an investor group, proudly announce the acquisition of Templin’s on the River in Post Falls, Idaho. Founded in 1986, Templin’s is a 167-room waterfront hotel, bar and marina. With new, supportive ownership, the hotel will be upgraded throughout 2024 and 2025, building on its current features with updated amenities, landscaping, lighting, and guest room enhancements. All food and beverage offerings will also be enhanced and relaunched with a strong guest service culture. “We are excited to bring StanCraft back to Post Falls and ...
The Art of a Great Arrival for Luxury Hotels
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | May 22, 2024
By Adam Mogelonsky, Larry Mogelonsky In the realm of luxury hotels, guests have a highly discerning eye. And as they say, first impressions are everything. Combining these two, it’s no surprise that resorts and other envious properties around the globe spent an inordinate amount of time and money on crafting a great arrival experience. Having the honor of working with some of these over the years, we can say that there are lessons for all that are replicable at the non-luxury level. To start, you must understand the luxury mindset – something we articulate in our ‘Mille Club’ designation and playbook for clients with ‘mille’...
The Store Opens in Former Oxford Department Store Building
The Store | May 15, 2024
OXFORD, ENGLAND (May 15, 2024) - Today, the vibrant luxury lifestyle hotel, The Store, opens its doors in the heart of Oxford and in the building of the former historic department store, Boswells. As one of the world’s oldest department stores, Boswells was family-owned and much-loved by the local community. The new hotel will bring the storied past of Boswells back to life and is set to become a new cultural hub in Oxford. In the tradition of great British department stores, it was a place of discovery - a treasure trove of toys, fashion, household essentials, and a well-known tearoom, and café. Now, reimagined as a luxury lifestyle h...
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa Debuts Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
MOUNTAIN VIEW GRAND RESORT & SPA | May 9, 2024
Whitefield, NH — Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, a charming retreat nestled amid the picturesque peaks of New Hampshire’s famed White Mountains, has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that redefines the resort experience. Blending thoughtful enhancements to the lobby, guest rooms, and restaurants with meticulous preservation of historical details and classic architectural elements, it’s a transformation that will carry Mountain View Grand into the future while honoring its cherished heritage. The elegant refresh also extends beyond physical improvements, with a new Tower Spa menu and wellness offerings, family-friendly p...
