Think Visualization for the Hotel Metaverse
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | April 26th, 2023
Coast Hotels Selects Shiji’s Online Reputation Management Solution to Drive Guest Satisfaction Across North America
Shiji Group | April 19th, 2023
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Q1 2023 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Daniel Lesser | April 21, 2023
By Daniel Lesser With continued elevated levels of inflation and interest rates, and fears of an impending economic recession, the U.S. commercial real estate industry continues to find itself in choppy waters. The recent stunning and swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and subsequent failures of Signature Bank (SB), and Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) has created a perceived credit crunch now rippling across the global financial system. The SVB implosion was caused by a three-year monetary policy that began during the COVID pandemic and included enormous sums of government stimulus and near-zero interest rates resulting in a bloat...
Cloudbeds Announces Integrations With Leading Point of Sales (POS) Solutions to Expand Cloudbeds Marketplace
Cloudbeds | April 4, 2023
Cloudbeds customers will be able to connect onsite bars and restaurants to Cloudbeds Platform for a seamless guest experience San Diego, April 4th, 2023 — Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, today announced strategic partnerships with point-of-sale industry frontrunners: Lightspeed, Toast, Revo, Last.app, Tevalis, and Invu. The integrations grant lodging businesses using Cloudbeds Platform the ability to effortlessly verify guest information and post accumulated charges from onsite bars and restaurants directly to the guest's room. The d...
Mews Acquires Canadian-Based Hotello to Expand North America Operations
Mews | April 13, 2023
Montreal, Canada - 13 April 2023 - Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-based property management systems (PMS), today is announcing the acquisition of Hotello, the Montreal-headquartered cloud PMS solution for hotel properties. The acquisition further strengthens the growth strategy for Mews in North America, and more specifically the Canadian market and the company’s commitment to delivering technology that simplifies and automates operations for modern hoteliers and their guests. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “The PMS category continues to experience remarkable innovation and growth,” said Richard Val...
5 Things Gen Z Travelers Want: How Hotels Can Keep Up With the Cool Kids
Dianne Ang | April 6, 2023
By Dianne Ang Generation Z (or more commonly known as Gen Z) is the newest generation of travelers, and they show major differences from Millennials and other generations that come before them. This generation should be paid close attention to because their interests and trends will significantly shape the face of travel. They are already becoming increasingly important in the hospitality industry so let us explore five things that Gen Zs look for when they travel, and how hotels can adapt to their evolving needs and preferences. They are willing to spend more money on experiences than material things, something that travel capitaliz...
Studies Reveal Surprising Stats Behind Rapidly Changing Guest Expectations and How Hotels Can Use Tech to Meet Emerging Needs
Bob Palloni | April 13, 2023
By Bob Palloni, COO and co-founder of Skyware Hospitality Solutions Suppose I were to ask you to define a great guest experience today. In that case, your answer would – in all likelihood – differ substantially from the description of a great guest experience just a decade ago. The hospitality industry is no stranger to the tides of change; after all, ours is a market that exists to appeal to customer preferences. Humans are complex creatures with an equally complex, ever-changing set of values, needs, and preferences. But over the last decade, we’ve witnessed the rapid evolution and embrace of guest-facing technology, in addition to...
The Hospitality Show Announces Speakers, Sponsors, and Programming
AHLA | April 17, 2023
LAS VEGAS (April 17, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced today an initial list of high-value speakers, industry leading sponsors, and impactful programming for The Hospitality Show (The Show). The Show is a bold, new hospitality operations and technology event to be held June 27-29 at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. The list of speakers announced today includes: Athletic Greens COO and President Kat Cole, who will highlight the most significant stories and lessons about leadership and innovation that she has learned throughout her career Retired U.S. Navy Admiral William H....
Sheraton Dallas Appoints Andrew Cardillo as New Executive Chef
Sheraton Dallas Hotel | April 17, 2023
DALLAS - April 17, 2023 - Sheraton Dallas is proud to welcome Andrew Cardillo as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. Cardillo brings an extensive culinary background to the role. Cardillo previously worked as Executive Chef at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown and has worked with other Marriott properties across the country including Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. As the Executive Chef for Sheraton Dallas, Cardillo will lead all aspects of hotel food operations, including catering for the hotel’s convention and meeting spaces, in-room dining, and the four food and beverage outlets within She...
Procaccianti Companies Acquires Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
Procaccianti Companies | April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 (Providence, RI) – Procaccianti Companies, one of the nation's premier real estate investment and services firms, today announced the acquisition of the Newport Beach Hotel & Suites. The Newport Beach Hotels & Suites consists of two buildings, the Historic property built in 1940 and the suite property built in 2008. The property features a rooftop deck, swimming pool, and a day spa. This acquisition also includes an additional parcel of land, allowing for further potential development opportunities. The property will be managed by the firm’s hospitality management affiliate, TPG Hotels & Resorts. "The acquisi...
Legacy Green Bay Appoints Susan Engler as General Manager Ahead of September Opening
April 5, 2023
Legacy Green Bay, LLC is pleased to announce that Ms. Susan Engler, a Wisconsin native, has been appointed General Manager of the Legacy Hotel, a boutique luxury property located in Green Bay, WI, and scheduled to open September of 2023 in the Legends District, one block from Lambeau Field. This distinctive hotel features 100 suites, a farm-to-table Brasserie, Lobby Bar, Barista Café, Rooftop Bar & Terrace, Luxury Spa, Spectacular Atrium for social/group events, and much more. “We’re very excited to have Susan join us as General Manager of the Legacy,” said Dennis Doucette, Principal of Legendary Hospitality. “Under her leader...
Eagle Point Hotel Partners and Longitude Partner to Open The Ozarker Lodge in Branson, MO
Eagle Point Hotel Partners | April 5, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 5, 2023) - Eagle Point Hotel Partners(EPHP), a privately held independent platform focused on hotel real estate, has partnered with Missouri-based hospitality branding and design agency, Longitude, to open a new independent boutique hotel, The Ozarker Lodge. This is the first hotel acquisition, renovation, and repositioning for this partnership between EPHP and Longitude, who have plans to expand throughout the Midwest over the next several years. The Ozarker Lodge is the first Midwest property in EPHP’s portfolio, but the company is well-known for its portfolio of unique, design-driven, independent hotels ...
Riccardo Bilotta Named Executive Chef at Hotel Theodore’s Rider Seattle
Hotel Theodore | April 6, 2023
Seattle – April 6, 2023 – Riccardo Bilotta is joining Rider in downtown Seattle as executive chef ahead of its May 2 reopening. Hailing originally from Trieste, Italy and equipped with more than two decades of experience at celebrated restaurants in Europe and New York, Bilotta adds a wealth of culinary excellence and innovation to Rider’s well-established reputation. He is known for his refined, modern New American style of cuisine, featuring Mediterranean influences. Bilotta most recently worked at Seattle’s Columbia Tower Club, where he served as executive chef for nearly five years. Before his move to the city, Bilotta worked at...
Pivot Tapped by Kushner Companies to Manage Wave Resort and The Bungalow on the Jersey Shore
Pivot | April 13, 2023
ATLANTA (April 13, 2023) – Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, has been selected by Kushner Companies to operate the Wave Resort and The Bungalow. Situated in the heart of Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey along the iconic boardwalk, the 67-room Wave Resort features an oceanfront pool deck; Wave Resort Spa and fitness center; 7,000 square feet of event space, and three distinct dining experiences. Also located in Pier Village, The Bungalow is comprised of 24 rooms and fully equipped suites with kitchenettes; an art gallery featuring work from local artists; 1,000 square feet of event space and a uni...
Lake Geneva’s Abbey Resort Completes Multi-Year Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa | April 4, 2023
FONTANA, WI (April 4, 2023) – The Abbey Resort, Lake Geneva’s only full-service resort, announces the completion of its multi-year, multimillion-dollar renovation – fortifying it as a leading year-round relaxation and rejuvenation destination. This award-winning resort, only 75 miles from downtown Chicago, is having a modern-day renaissance. The renovation of 300 guest rooms, public space enhancements, a $2 million upgrade to the famed Avani Spa, as well as the unveiling of culinary operations under the direction of new Executive Chef, Luis Quezada, solidifying The Abbey Resort as a must-experience Midwest destination. For over 50 y...
Tempo by Hilton Times Square Appoints Joe Monserrate as Director of Sales
Tempo by Hilton | April 6, 2023
NEW YORK – (April 6, 2023) – The highly-anticipated Tempo by Hilton Times Square announced today that Joe Monserrate has been named director of sales of the 661-room property. Scheduled to open in the second half of this year, the property will mark the global premiere of Hilton’s newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton, dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the ambitious, modern traveler. Throughout his 25-year career, Monserrate served as director of sales at Montrose Hotel Beverly Hills, before his promotion to regional director of sales and marketing at OLS Hotels & Resorts, working with hotels including the Chamber...
CARVER Announces Update to Industry-Leading App
CARVER | April 5, 2023
ATLANTA, GA – April 5, 2023 – Carver, the hospitality infrastructure powerhouse with more than 3,500 Task Force consultants, has announced the release of Phase II CARVER mobile app. Launched in 2022, Phase I focused on consultants; newly launched Phase II will focus on bringing client interaction with Carver and industry leading reporting capabilities. Phase II will allow hotels and management companies to: Request Task Force Consultants in Real Time Review Current and Previous Assignments, Positions and Service Dates Extend Current Task Force Assignments Manage Consultants by Hotel, Management Group and Regions Prov...
Giri Hotels Acquires Anchorage by the Sea in Ogunquit, Maine
Wason Associates | April 25, 2023
OGUNQUIT, Maine, April 25, 2023 -- Giri Hotels has recently announced their acquisition of Anchorage by the Sea, a waterfront hotel located in Ogunquit, Maine. The transaction was negotiated by Wason Associates Hospitality Real Estate on behalf of the Seller: AMIO, LLC and Anchorage Motor Inn Ogunquit Inc. This acquisition represents the blending of long-time, trusted Maine businesses that care greatly about guest experience and the local community. Anchorage by the Sea is the 47th hotel in Giri's portfolio and 24th property in Maine. Situated on the ocean and the famed Marginal Way, Anchorage by the Sea has 249 r...
Sleep Inn Previews Next-Generation Prototype Emphasizing Modern Design and Guest Wellbeing
Choice Hotels International, Inc. | April 27, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 27, 2023 -- Sleep Inn, a leading new construction midscale brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for its stylish, nature-inspired design and cost-effective operating model, is getting a new look following the debut of the brand's next-generation prototype, expected to be completed and rolled out by the end of 2023. Announced during Choice Hotels' 67th Annual Convention to provide developers with a sneak-peek of what they can expect from the modern, design-forward prototype, the new hotel option underscores the company's' commitment to continually innovating new products that resonate with tra...
AAHOA Announces New Secretary and Board Members at AAHOACON23
AAHOA | April 17, 2023
LOS ANGELES, Ca., Apr. 17 – Rahul Patel of Bradenton, Florida, is the new AAHOA Secretary. Patel is the Proprietor of Wisdom Group, LLC. AAHOA Members also elected the following ten members to the Board of Directors: Arkansas Regional Director: Danny (Chintu) Patel Florida Regional Director: Chetan (Chris) Patel Georgia Regional Director: Vikesh (Vik) Zaver Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director: Naresh (ND) Bhakta North Central Regional Director: Bhavesh N. Patel North Pacific Regional Director: Ankit Panchal North Texas Regional Director: Dhiren Masters Director at Large Western Division: Nalin (Neil) Pate...
TMGOC Ventures Celebrates Opening of Moxy Charleston Downtown
TMGOC Ventures | April 12, 2023
CHARLESTON, S.C. (APRIL 12, 2023) – TMGOC Ventures, a partnership between The Montford Group. and Opterra Capital, recently celebrated the opening of its latest project, the highly-anticipated Moxy Charleston Downtown, located at 547 Meeting Street. Moxy Charleston, which welcomed its inaugural guests on Wednesday, April 5, offers a stylish and high-energy hospitality experience, featuring vibrant public spaces and unobstructed views of the Ravenel Bridge. The property greets locals and travelers alike with an expansive 7,000 square foot indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge featuring a sleek 10-seat rooftop bar, a ground floor Starbucks, and a pe...
What ChatGPT and AI Mean for Hotel Search
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | April 5, 2023
By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky ChatGPT continues to pop up in the news for its incredible feats and capabilities. And while it’s the latest in a long line of powerful AI workhorses, it’s actually just the beginning. Hotels will be key beneficiaries from this as such tools can profoundly change the behavior by which travelers find their chosen destinations and host properties. Let’s start with a basic understanding of how these bots work, which is important so that you can devise use cases, limitations and deployment plans. While admittedly we are not experts in the field of AI research, we emphasis for hoteliers that knowing how to ...
The Alfond Inn at Rollins to Unveil Expansion in August 2023
The Alfond Inn at Rollins | April 4, 2023
April 3, 2023. Winter Park, Florida – The Alfond Inn at Rollins, the award-winning boutique hotel in the heart of historic Winter Park, has announced that its much-anticipated new wing will open for guests in summer 2023, beginning an exciting new chapter as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. The 71 new guestrooms increase the capacity of the hotel to 183 rooms. The Spa at The Alfond Inn, which will be open for guests and day visitors, is an exciting addition that will offer a relaxing wellness component through signature treatments, steam, a sauna, a new fitness area, the hotel’s second swimming pool, with private cabanas, and...
AJ Capital Partners Acquires Property for Conversion to Graduate Austin
Graduate Hotels | April 20, 2023
Nashville, Tenn., April 2023 - Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners announced today an acquisition in downtown Austin which will be home to the forthcoming Graduate Austin, part of the Graduate Hotels®️ collection. The property, located at Guadalupe Street and West 18th Street, is conveniently situated in the heart of downtown, just steps from the University of Texas campus and Texas Capitol Mall. Upon completion, the 18-story hotel is expected to open in 2025. Created for travelers who seek memory-making journeys, Graduate Hotels is a thoughtfully crafted collection of hotels that reside in the most dynamic university-anchore...
Oxford Capital Group and Quadrum Global Set to Launch Arlo Chicago
Arlo Hotels | April 6, 2023
CHICAGO, IL (April 6, 2023) – Real estate investors and developers, Oxford Capital Group and Quadrum Global partner to launch Arlo Chicago at 168 North Michigan Avenue opening on April 11, 2023. The 218-room property marks Arlo Hotels debut into the Midwest and Chicago and its sixth hotel overall, with other locations in New York and Miami. Arlo Hotels is an independent and experience-driven hotel brand, currently with locations in New York and Miami. Arlo’s other properties include Arlo Midtown, Arlo SoHo and Arlo NoMad in New York City; Nautilus by Arlo in Miami Beach; and the recently opened Arlo Wynwood, the first ever hotel in Wynwo...
Recent Lodging Trends and Outlook for Chicago, Illinois
Amy Schmidt | April 5, 2023
By Amy Schmidt, Brian Arevalo Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine have voted Chicago as the best big city in the U.S. for the last six years. Chicago’s numerous attractions include unique dining experiences, modern hotels, diverse neighborhoods, and an abundance of arts and entertainment venues. The market also benefits from its proximity to other major markets and its popularity as a meeting and group destination. Data for the Downtown Chicago market is outlined below, illustrating a strongly rebounding economy as of year-end 2022. Data for Chicago as of December 2022 Sources: Choose Ch...
John Carns Named General Manager of Henderson Beach Resort
Henderson Beach Resort | April 21, 2023
DESTIN, Fla. (April 21, 2023) – Henderson Beach Resort – Destin’s only luxury resort– is pleased to announce the appointment of John Carns as general manager. With over two decades of hospitality industry experience, Carns will oversee daily operations of the beach resort. “I am thrilled to take on the role of general manager of Henderson Beach Resort, where guests are welcomed with warm southern hospitality and beach life nurtures moments and shapes memories,” said Carns. “I look forward to partnering with the resort’s extraordinary team of hospitality professionals committed to elevating each and every guest’s experience....
