Global Hotel Performance Moderates With Summer’s Close
HotStats | October 28th, 2021
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 256: Hotel History: Severin Hotel Indianapolis, Indiana
Stanley Turkel | October 27th, 2021
News Top: October
LTI Announces the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2021
LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence | October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021 – 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 taken 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 131 touch points relevant to the luxury hotel sector. Each has its own weighted score value with a total maximum accumulative score of 4736. The touchpoints relate to overall brand performance, rather than the performance of individual properties. It is all about a brand’s abi...
2022 Hospitality Industry Forecast
Robert Rauch | October 7, 2021
By Bob Rauch Note: last month, we started using a debate platform to ask readers about their thoughts on a subject, so we ask this question above that can be answered from the sided.co debate platform. 2022 – A Magical Year or More Misery? That’s easy – our hospitality forecast says the bumpy ride is coming to an end. We should assume 6 more months; October through March might remain uneven or bumpy. Why? Because business travel is not back and group business is just starting to book going forward. International travel will likely return in April, 2022 when we should be back to 2019 numbers. The 2022 hospitality forec...
Simon and Concord Hospitality Open AC Hotel at Dadeland Mall in Miami
Simon | October 13, 2021
MIAMI – October 13, 2021 – Simon and Concord Hospitality Enterprises, in collaboration with Marriott International are pleased to announce the debut of AC Hotel Miami Dadeland on October 13, 2001 at Dadeland Mall, Miami’s renowned shopping destination. Managed by Concord Hospitality, the 170-room property will offer guests a modern space with European flair that has the flexibility to host meetings and events of all kinds. “We are thrilled to introduce this elevated property to guests and locals alike in the heart of South Miami,” said Adriana Vellojin, General Manager at AC Hotel Miami Dadeland. “With direct acces...
Q3 2021 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Daniel Lesser | October 14, 2021
By Daniel Lesser The U.S. economy is expected to grow roughly six percent for the year, however with one quarter to go in 2021, this year has done its best to be as tumultuous and volatile as the last. It feels like we’ve been on this road for a while, with the same kinds of bumps to navigate including COVID, deepening supply chain issues, higher energy prices, a recent cutback in consumer spending, and the scarcity of materials. What everyone had hoped would be a more normalized environment has turned out to be anything but that. After a rapid rebound in U.S. economic growth during Q2 2021, news of the fast-spreading Delta coronaviru...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 255: Hotel History: Shelton Hotel, New York
Stanley Turkel | October 5, 2021
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Shelton Hotel, New York, N.Y. (1,200 rooms) Few skyscrapers were as admired as the 1924 Shelton Hotel, at Lexington Avenue and 49th Street, now the New York Marriott East Side. Critics agreed that its picturesque 35-story façade and unusual setback design pointed the way of the future for the skyscraper. The Shelton was built by the architecturally ambitious developer James T. Lee, who was also responsible for two luxurious apartment houses: 998 Fifth Avenue of 1912 and 740 Park Avenue of 1930. He was the grandfather of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier. Mr. Lee’s vis...
Rosewood Vienna Announces Key Appointments to Leadership Team
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021 – Rosewood Vienna, the ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2022 in one of Europe’s most vibrant and historic cities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of key leadership team executives including that of Alexander Lahmer as managing director and Vedad Bakovic as director of sales and marketing. Alexander and Vedad will be integral to the launch of the new property, which will mark Rosewood’s first in Austria and fifth in Europe as a testament to the brand’s impressive growth in the region and worldwide. As managing director, Alexander is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the new hotel in prep...
Lately, Hotels Seem to Be Falling Short on the People Parts
Doug Kennedy | October 7, 2021
By Doug Kennedy At the time of this writing, I’m on a plane ride back from attending four lodging industry conferences in 10 days, which caused me to be staying at four different large, branded hotels in Minneapolis, Dallas and San Antonio, all of which were close to the convention centers. While all of the staff I encountered were polite and efficient, their service style was overall reactive and not proactive. Notably absent were some core essentials of hotel hospitality excellence that used to be part of “Hotel 101” orientation. Much has been written about the challenges of finding qualified staff, but in each encounter, ther...
In the Battle for Recovery, Choice Is KING!
Michael Heflin | October 20, 2021
By Michael Heflin Although we appear to be moving past the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospitality market seems to be recovering by fits and starts. By July 2021 for example, Daily TSA Passenger Throughput 一 a common proxy to measure travel volume 一 reached approximately 80% of pre-pandemic levels. While customers are eager to get back to traveling, they are still significantly concerned about their health and safety, and what travel in this “new normal” will look and feel like. Of course, different market segments continue to express different risk tolerances, different goals for travel, and different perceptions of the...
Hilton Signs With Baron Nathiagali for DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, Pakistan
DoubleTree by Hilton | October 20, 2021
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – October 20 2021 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an agreement with Baron Nathiagali (Pvt) Limited to open the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali. Located in the picturesque Galiyat mountain resort town of Nathiagali and approximately 85 kilometres from Islamabad, the new-build hotel is expected to open in 2025. Carlos Khneisser, vice president, development, Middle East & Africa, Hilton, said: “Nathiagali is a well-known destination in Pakistan, renowned for its beautiful mountains and pine forests – an area of significant natural beauty with great potential for future tourism. ...
The Athens Group and MSD Partners Acquire Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
The Athens Group | October 18, 2021
NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Athens Group and MSD Partners, L.P. announced today that they have acquired the legendary former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, set on 1,000 feet of white-sand beach in iconic Old Naples. Athens and MSD will be redeveloping the site into the Naples Beach Club, a 125-acre resort and residential beachfront development offering a one-of-a-kind, luxury lifestyle destination to residents, members, and guests. This special coastal community will include a 216-room hotel managed by leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, up to 185 luxury residences and unparalleled c...
New Hotel to Rise in Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile
CGI+ Real Estate Investment Strategies | October 19, 2021
The transit-oriented development will bring first institutional-quality hotel to the area Woodland Hills, CA (October 19, 2021) -- CGI+ Real Estate Strategies has received full entitlements and will begin development on a major hotel/multifamily/retail multi-use project at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles’s Miracle Mile District. The transit-oriented development at 639 S. La Brea, which takes up nearly half a city block along the west side of La Brea, is immediately adjacent to Metro’s Wilshire/La Brea subway station now under construction. The eight-story development is the result of nearly...
The Wilde Resort & Spa Now Open in Sedona
The Wilde Resort & Spa | October 7, 2021
SEDONA, AZ – October 7, 2021 – The Wilde Resort & Spa, located in the heart of Sedona and ideally situated at the base of the iconic Thunder Mountain, makes its debut today. Transforming the previous Sedona Rouge, The Wilde Resort & Spa invites guests to enjoy authentically curated experiences and embrace the natural beauty that surrounds them in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. “We are excited to open our doors today and welcome visitors and locals alike to experience the newest resort in the heart of Sedona, The Wilde,” said Jay Kriske, general manager of The Wilde Resort & Spa. “The res...
The 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels List Announced
Historic Hotels of America® | October 15, 2021
Reported paranormal experiences include ghost sightings of Revolutionary War soldiers, jilted lovers, a young girl carrying flowers, a man in a top hat, friendly spectral bellhops, and more. Historic Hotels of America® offers travelers spectacular experiences and stories to take home with them, but some offer more than the usual textbook history. The historic hotels included on the 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels list are locations for ghost tales of Revolutionary War soldiers, jilted lovers, unexplained footsteps, as well as friendly spectral bellhops. For believers and skepti...
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver Celebrates Opening in Colorado
Hyatt Centric | October 26, 2021
DENVER, CO — October 26, 2021 — Hyatt announced today the debut of Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, the latest property from the modern lifestyle hotel brand, Hyatt Centric. The 264-room hotel attracts guests who are looking to explore the best of what Denver has to offer. In the heart of downtown, the destination-centric hotel debuts a new seasonally inspired restaurant, Apple Blossom, helmed by beloved local restaurateurs Paul C. Reilly and Aileen V. Reilly. Located at 1776 Champa Street, Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver is conveniently positioned near the city’s top destinations including the Colorado Convention Center, Denver Center for ...
Silverware POS Improving the Guest and Employee Experience for Dallas-Based Makeready Hotel and Restaurant Brands
Silverware | October 26, 2021
Hotel and restaurant operator seeing a rise in employee and guest satisfaction as Silverware POS is easy to use and drives consistency across all hotel restaurants Markham, Ontario — October 26, 2021 — For hotel and restaurant operator Makeready Experience, creating unique local concepts for travelers and satisfying work environments for employees across their multi-property portfolio is key to brand success. Recently, the company began standardizing the point-of-sale systems at its hotels’ restaurants with Silverware. Today the Alida Hotel in Savannah, Ga., (Rhett restaurant, Trade Room bar, and Lost Square rooftop), Emeline Hotel in ...
Paolino Properties Opens The Beatrice in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island
THE BEATRICE | October 12, 2021
Providence, RI – October 12, 2021 – Paolino Properties has today announced the grand opening of The Beatrice, a new 47-room boutique hotel located in the bustling historic district of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Situated in the iconic 1887 Exchange Building, The Beatrice is the first boutique hotel to open in Providence in nearly a decade, introducing a destination for today’s sophisticated traveler and an upscale gathering place for locals with the debut of the world-class Bellini restaurant by Ignazio Cipriani and an exclusive private rooftop club for members and hotel guests. “As a former mayor of this great city,...
The Emerald Collection Doubles in The Maldives With 2022 Debut of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
October 21, 2021
The Emerald Collection - the luxury resort group behind Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - is delighted to announce its exciting expansion with the acquisition of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa. A luscious 7-hectare private island in the Raa Atoll, framed by one of the Maldives’ most languid and extensive lagoons of 100-hectares. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa will open on May 1st, 2022 and it is currently in the process of affiliation with The Leading Hotels of the World. “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition and launch of our second property in the Maldivian archipelago, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa ...
Wellness Travel Association’s 2021 Wellness Travel Survey Reveals Future Booking Motivations
Wellness Tourism Association | October 6, 2021
Denver, CO – October 6, 2021 – Just under 2,500 consumers from 52 countries and territories took part in the Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) 2021 Wellness Travel Consumer Survey to help the hospitality industry, tour operators and travel agents/advisors have a clearer understanding of wellness-minded consumers’ priorities as they begin planning their post-pandemic travels. This latest survey from the WTA was designed to reveal what assets, amenities, activities, and other offerings are “extremely important” to key consumers as they plan their future wellness travels, what is “not important at all,” and what might influenc...
How Digital Transformation Is Facilitating Servitization in the Hospitality Industry
EHL | October 19, 2021
Today, guests expect to be provided with a consumer-centric hotel experience from the word go, including when they are choosing a destination. They also want new experiences, faster customer service, the utmost comfort, ... and the list continues to grow. So, how can hotel operators meet these needs? An industry that is ready As various new technologies crop up and market disruptors get to their climax, businesses across various industries are faced with the need for a major overhaul. The hospitality industry is no exception. In 2020, the global hospitality market hit the $3486.77 billion mark and is forecasted to grow to $4132.5 ...
The Hotel Group Opens Residence Inn by Marriott Wenatchee in Washington
The Hotel Group | October 1, 2021
Wenatchee, WA — October 1, 2021 — The Hotel Group (THG), a prominent hotel ownership and development company, an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), along with Stream Real Estate, announced today the opening of the Residence Inn by Marriott Wenatchee, located in Wenatchee, Washington. As a co-investment project between Stream Real Estate of Seattle, owner and developer, and THG, this hotel is the first and only extended stay hotel in the Wenatchee hotel market. The property offers the best in hospitality, including stunning views of the Cascade Mountains while nestled on the banks of Washington’s renowned Columbia River. At the new...
Noble Investment Group Opens Dual-Branded Courtyard by Marriott and Element by Westin in Atlanta
Noble Investment Group | October 11, 2021
Atlanta, GA – October 11, 2021 – Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) today announced the official opening of the new LEED-certified Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Midtown and Element by Westin Atlanta Midtown - the first-ever combination of the Courtyard by Marriott and Element by Westin brands under one roof. Located on the famed intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Peachtree Street, the hotels bring a combined 282 new rooms and suites and the highly anticipated Ponce Room Bar & Kitchen to Midtown Atlanta’s thriving business, arts, and entertainment district. The distinctive fusion of these two world-class hotel brands unde...
Presidio Companies Opens Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Hyatt Centric | October 18, 2021
SACRAMENTO, CA – October 18, 2021 – Hyatt and Presidio Companies announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento, a new lifestyle hotel designed for travelers with an adventurous spirit looking for an experience in the heart of the action. The property is owned by Presidio Companies and managed by Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle operating division of Aimbridge Hospitality. Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento, located in the heart of the city, provides a launchpad for travelers to discover all that Sacramento has to offer including historical landmarks, an eclectic dining scene, trendy shopping, vibrant nightlife, a...
Tampa’s Iconic Floridan Palace Hotel Purchased by Affiliates of 1754 Properties
1754 Properties LLC | October 11, 2021
Tampa, FL – October 11, 2021 – 1754 Properties, LLC, an institutional owner, operator and lender of hotels and other real estate based in Weston, Florida, has announced its acquisition of the 212-room Floridan Palace Hotel in downtown Tampa in partnership with Triangle Capital Group. The sale was completed Oct. 7 and includes the 3/4-acre parking lot site at 505 E. Taylor Street in Tampa’s North Downtown neighborhood, locally known as NoDo. The NoDo area has become the epicenter of culture and nightlife in downtown Tampa with a growing collection of popular bars, clubs, restaurants, and attractions, including the Straz Performing Arts C...
HITEC Returns to In-Person Event in 2021 With Success
HFTP | October 1, 2021
Dallas, Texas – October 1, 2021 – The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) was back this week after 25 months off. Running September 27-30 in Dallas, Texas USA. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), HITEC® showcases the industry's latest innovations and provides a top-notch education program for attendees. This year just over 4,000 attendees participated, with 250+ exhibiting companies set up in 60,000+ square feet of exhibit space. In addition, HFTP’s Annual Convention was co-located with HITEC with a focus on education sessions that featured finance-related topics. ...
Ferran Sanfelimon Appointed as Managing Director of The Asbury Collection
The Asbury Collection | October 6, 2021
Asbury Park, NJ – October 6, 2021 – The Asbury Collection has announced the appointment of Ferran Sanfelimon as Managing Director. Drawing upon more than 14 years of leadership experience at upscale independent and branded hotel properties across the U.S, Sanfelimon will now oversee all operations of Asbury Ocean Club, The Asbury Hotel, and Asbury Lanes in the heart of Asbury Park, New Jersey. Sanfelimon joins The Asbury Collection from Luxe Hotels, where most recently he served as General Manager of Luxe Life Hotel NoMad. Previously, he was the Manager Director/Asset Manager of Atlanta Ramada Plaza by Wyndha...
