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365 Hospitality Opens Radisson Hotel West Sacramento Following Renovation and Rebranding
Radisson | March 10, 2021
Minneapolis - March 10, 2021 - Radisson, one of the most recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of the 140 room Radisson Hotel West Sacramento. Optimally positioned off Interstate 80 just 10 minutes west of downtown Sacramento and 15 minutes from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), the hotel’s centralized location serves as the perfect access point to all that California’s capital city has to offer. Convenience is further amplified with amenities such as free parking and complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport as well as downtown attractions for guests interested in avoiding city traffic and downtown park...
Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell Opens in South Florida
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS | March 10, 2021
Boutique lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo draws upon the beauty of contrasts in Miami in the city’s Brickell district with its fifth opening this year. Today sees the much-awaited opening of the latest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing Luxury & Lifestyle collection, as the team at Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell safely welcomes their first guests with a uniquely local experience. Situated south of the Miami River on SW 11th Street in Mary Brickell Village – part of the city’s financial district which has seen significant investment and development in recent years – the hotel tells stories of its neighborhood, whe...
U.S. Travel Urges PPP Fixes as Part of COVID Relief
U.S. Travel Association | March 10, 2021
WASHINGTON — March 10, 2021 — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement calling on Congress to prioritize enhancements to the Paycheck Protection Program as a critical element of economic relief from the pandemic: “The American Rescue Plan contains many good features, but there’s something crucial that Congress must accomplish to restore the millions of travel-dependent jobs lost to the pandemic: extend the Paycheck Protection Program deadline through at least June, and allow another draw on those funds for the hardest-hit employers. “Leisure & Hospitality currently accounts for nea...
MMI Hotel Group Appoints Executive Team for The Memphian
THE MEMPHIAN | March 10, 2021
MEMPHIS, TN – March 10, 2021 – The Memphian, a boutique hotel located in Midtown Memphis’ Overton Square, is set to open this spring as a member of the Marriott Tribute Portfolio. The project features 106 guest rooms including 9 suites in its 73,523 square feet of space, as well as two on-property food and beverage outlets, the neighborhood’s only full-service coffee shop, a 24-hour state-of-the-art exercise studio, curated retail experience, and rooftop event space. Management company MMI Hotel Group is excited to announce the leadership team who will serve as ambassadors of The Memphian brand with a keen attention to every deta...
Beekeeper 2021 Webinar Series Leads With ‘Reality Check: Where Are We in the Recovery?’
Beekeeper | March 10, 2021
Industry experts from Hyatt Hotels, MOD Pizza, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, and Beekeeper will share unique perspectives and actionable insights on how they expect to mitigate anticipated challenges this year Oakland, Calif. — March 10, 2021 — The world came to a standstill in 2020. With stay-at-home orders and closed borders, the hospitality industry found itself in unchartered territory. Hospitality was one of the industries most impacted by the pandemic, with many businesses closing their doors for the first time in history and millions of employees being furloughed. Where in the recovery process are hotels, restaurants, casino...
U.S. Meetings and Events Data Trending Up for February
Knowland | March 10, 2021
Knowland data shows initial signs of recovery reaching across primary, secondary, and tertiary markets ARLINGTON, Va. — March 10, 2021— Knowland, the leader in AI-powered data for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, today released its ongoing monthly meetings and events data for February. The numbers reveal that February U.S. group meetings volume increased 109.7 percent over the previous month. February picked up nicely with consistent growth each week. Even with a few key markets still constrained due to COVID restrictions, meetings are growing across the country. • Average at...
Stoney Creek Hospitality Partners With IDeaS for Automated Efficiency Across 14-Property Portfolio
IDeaS | March 10, 2021
Midwest-based hotel group prioritizes automated revenue management in its digital transformation, selects IDeaS G3 RMS to increase profitability MINNEAPOLIS—March 10, 2021—IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today it will implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at Stoney Creek Hospitality’s 14-property portfolio across five Midwestern states. Seeking to overhaul manual operations with advanced automation, Stoney Creek’s leadership team launched a digital transformation initiative in 2020. Placing critical importance on the RMS’s role in th...
HFTP Global Board Addresses the International Association’s Program Initiatives as It Ramps Up in 2021
HFTP | March 9, 2021
Ready to partake in the forward momentum of the recovering hospitality industry, the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Global Board of Directors has outlined multiple initiatives it will undertake to support its professional members and stakeholders. The strategic steps are designed to draw from the collective experience of its leaders and network for concentrated programs and resources. This includes adding two club-focused events co-located with HITEC Dallas and Annual Convention this September, and ongoing development of club finance resources. In addition, HFTP continues to work with the Global Finance C...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 245: Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky (1855)
Stanley Turkel | March 9, 2021
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Boone Tavern Hotel (63 rooms) Built on the old Dixie Highway and named after Kentucky explorer Daniel Boone, the historic Boone Tavern Hotel is located on College Square in Berea, Kentucky. The hotel is owned by Berea College and operated with student workers from the College Labor Program. Students earn money for books, room and board but pay no tuition (valued at $25,500 per year), thanks to the generosity of donors who support Berea College's mission of providing a free high quality education for students primarily from Appalachia who have high academic potential and limited financial resourc...
Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place Opens in Georgia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 9, 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its boutique lifestyle offering in the southeastern U.S. with the opening of Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place, a new premier destination for travelers to the Columbus, GA area. The stunning, new-build property is the most recent project from W.C. Bradley Real Estate, which has been dedicated to development and innovation in the region for more than 50 years. The hotel’s opening marks the seventh for the brand in the state. Located in the heart of uptown Columbus and steps away from the 22-mile-long Chattahoochee River Walk, Mathews D. Swift Park, and Whitewater Express, Hotel Indigo Colum...
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes 13 Member Hotels From Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | March 9, 2021
BETHESDA, MARYLAND - MARCH 9, 2021 - Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced today that it has welcomed 13 new member hotels into its collection from the renowned Noble House Hotels & Resorts, one of the hotel industry’s leading owners and managers of lifestyle hotels and resorts. These 13 distinct hotels and resorts join Curator only four months since its November 2020 launch, which includes an increasing number of independent hotels recognizing the value-enhancing benefits of working in cooperative competition. Noble House Hotels & Resorts is also one of Curator’s six founding members. “Noble House...
Your Hotel Guests – Your Focus
Travel Outlook | March 9, 2021
John Smallwood President Travel Outlook Outsource Your Reservation Department to Better Serve Your Boutique Hotel Guests 2020 has turned the hospitality industry on its head, forcing many in the travel field to cut costs where they can or risk temporary or even permanent closure. Despite all that has changed in the hospitality industry in the last year, one thing remains constant, and that is the need for creating unique, guest-focused travel experiences, the kind of experiences that keep guests coming back to their favorite boutique hotels. 2021 is just underway, but the light at the end of the tunnel is visible. No...
Hampton by Hilton Signs Agreements for Two New Hotels in Poland
Hampton by Hilton | March 9, 2021
POLAND and MCLEAN, Va. - March 5, 2021 - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced plans to open two new Hampton by Hilton hotels in Poland, following the signing of two franchise agreements. Hampton by Hilton Bialystok will be developed by Rogowski Development and managed by VHM Hotel Management and will include 122 guest rooms when it is expected to open later this year. The 135-guest room Hampton by Hilton Tarnowo Podgórne is expected to open in late 2023. The hotel is owned by Grupa Konkret S.A., and will be managed by City Park Hotel Management. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, for Europe, Middle East and Africa, ...
How Online Consumer Reviews Impact the Future of Sustainable Practice
March 9, 2021
By Aurore Beaussaut, Dr. Carlos Martin-Rios Why are some hoteliers still lagging behind? All business must embrace sustainability, especially at a time when customers are more enlightened and informed about their purchase choices. Media suggests that ethical and sustainable issues have become a key consideration for consumers. Unsurprisingly, concerns for the environment are becoming increasingly important for the tourism industry. More hoteliers recognize environmental, social and financial factors. A growing number of pro-environmental hotels are at the cutting-edge of sustainable accommodation. However, the large majority of est...
HVS Market Pulse – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Justin Westad | March 9, 2021
By Justin Westad, Amy Schmidt Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Downtown Milwaukee was experiencing revitalization and growth over a period of nearly ten years. The year 2020 was expected to be one of Milwaukee’s record years, with the Democratic National Convention scheduled for July. Given the reduction in attendance of this major one-time event and other citywide events that were forced to reschedule, RevPAR declined by 66%. Data provided by STR and Visit Milwaukee indicate that occupancy in Downtown Milwaukee dropped from 71.4% in 2019 to 32.5% in 2020. Meanwhile, average daily rate (ADR) declined from $144.10 in 2019 to $106.57 in ...
Hotel Equities Selected to Manage The Kimpton Goodland Hotel – Fort Lauderdale Beach Opening in Florida
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | March 9, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO – March 9, 2021 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will open the newest and hottest boutique hotel in Fort Lauderdale, marking the brand’s entrance in the market and seventh overall in the Sunshine State. Set to open next month, The Kimpton Goodland Hotel – Fort Lauderdale Beach, will place emphasis on discovery of experience and want-for-nothing amenities. Blending in with the mid-century, nostalgic look and feel of its North Beach Village neighborhood, The Kimpton Goodland will span three two-story buildings, inclusive of an eclectic American restaurant and a 500-square-foot private dining room, s...
Hospitality Lodging Systems Adds Two Wisconsin AmeriVu Properties
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021 - The AmeriVu brand continues to grow with the addition of two hotels in Wisconsin – a 50-room former Super 8 in Shawano, about 40 miles northwest of Green Bay, and a 47-room former independent in Saint Croix, about 55 miles northeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. “After a year of economic pain in 2020, hotel owners are ready for the return to more stable, more profitable results that our three brands deliver,” said Doug Collins, Chairman and CEO of Hospitality Lodging Systems (HLS), which offers the AmeriVu brand along with Budgetel and Haven Hotel. “In today’s financial environment, owners are drawn to our unlimited...
Aquitaine Hospitality Deepens Partnership With Infor for Management of Its Hotels, Residences and Restaurants
Infor | March 9, 2021
Bordeaux hotel group is expanding deployment of Infor HMS to streamline business processes and benefit from high-performance analytical functionalities in a sector heavily impacted by the global health crisis RUEIL-MALMAISON, France –March 9, 2021 – Infor today announced that Aquitaine Hospitality, a brand of the hotel group Aquitaine Promotion, is expanding its deployment of Infor HMS (Hospitality Management Solution), the business solution dedicated specifically to the tourism, hotel and restaurant industries. The project, which began in 2016 with the implementation of Infor HMS at the Apparthotel Ténéo Talence Espeleta, has gradua...
Agilysys & CITCON Announce Partnership Providing Integrated Hospitality Payment Acceptance
Agilysys | March 9, 2021
New Partnership to Offer Agilysys Customers Access to Alipay, WeChat Pay and China UnionPay Santa Clara, Ca, and Alpharetta, Ga, – March 09, 2021 – Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, and CITCON, the leading mobile payment platform, today announced a new partnership to increase market presence for both companies by enabling global hospitality providers to provide travelers access to mobile wallet solutions from around the world. CITCON is a leading mobile wallet payment provider globally. The technology company offers...
Courtyard by Marriott St. George Adopts Advanced IoT Door Lock Technology and Contactless Mobile Access by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions | March 9, 2021
Hotel updates security access abilities with VingCard Classic RFID to provide guests with contactless check-in and convenient room access while boosting operational efficiency and lowering energy costs. Stockholm – March 9, 2020 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions as a leading innovator of security access technology, has been selected by Courtyard by Marriott St. George to enhance its guest safety, convenience and operational efficiency abilities with VingCard Classic RFID door locks equipped with Mobile Access. After a seamless upgrade process lasting no longer than one week, the 131 guestroom property can now ensure maximum guest safety usin...
Lodging Host Hotel Corp. Opens Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon in Texas
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts | March 9, 2021
Bandera, TX — March 9, 2021 — Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon located at 711 Main Street. Owned by Main Street Shops & Lofts and managed by Lodging Host Hotel Corp., the hotel features 46 guest suites. The new-build hotel fashions an upgraded and modern style that also pays tribute to the town’s reputation as “Cowboy Capital of the World,” with elements that capture Bandera’s western roots and rustic flair. Providing guests with contemporary amenities and modern-day conveniences, the suites feature sleek furnishings, along with in-room comforts such as...
Aparium Hotel Group Appoints Aaron Coburn as General Manager for Clayton Members Club & Hotel
Clayton Members Club & Hotel | March 9, 2021
DENVER – March 9, 2021 – Clayton Members Club & Hotel, slated to open in early April 2021, announces that reservations for the 63-room boutique hotel are live at claytondenver.com. Designed to cultivate connection and creativity, the private membership club and hotel is operated by Aparium Hotel Group, and industry veteran Aaron Coburn will serve as general manager. Located near some of Denver’s best shopping and dining, Clayton features a variety of stylish and well-appointed rooms with touches of Denver-inspired, mid-century décor. Perfect for remote work and leisure vacations in the Mile High City, Clayton’s guest rooms, st...
Enseo Celebrates International Women’s Day
Enseo, LLC | March 8, 2021
Plano, TX – Monday, March 8, 2021 – Enseo®, one of the fastest growing technology service providers in the U.S., is excited to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Enseo recently added two leaders to the executive team: Kris Singleton as Chief Information Officer and Lindsay Robertson as Chief Marketing Officer, making Enseo’s exec team more than 50% women. Other senior executives include Katy Ericson, Vice President of Human Resources, Helen Jenkins, General Counsel, Kristin Reichert, Chief Financial Officer, and Vanessa Ogle, CEO and Founder. “I am proud to look at our leadership team and the awesom...
Radisson Individuals Debuts in India With the First Hotel Opening in Imphal
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP | March 8, 2021
New Delhi, India - March 8, 2021 - Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of Radisson Individuals in India with the opening of Classic Grande Imphal, a member of Radisson Individuals today. Radisson Individuals offers independent hotels, along with local and regional hotel chains, the opportunity to benefit from Radisson Hotel Group’s international awareness and experience with the freedom to maintain their individual uniqueness and identity. Each hotel joining the Radisson Individuals brand is selected for their own characteristics and personalities. The brand offers guests an opportunity to discover new locations around the w...
