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Hyatt Welcomes Cheyenne Mountain Resort to Destination by Hyatt Brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | October 15, 2024
CHICAGO (October 15, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation welcomes Cheyenne Mountain Resort to the Destination by Hyatt brand, extending even more true-to-place experiences in new destinations for guests and World of Hyatt members. Nestled among the scenic wonders of the Rocky Mountains with 316 guestrooms and suites, Cheyenne Mountain Resort invites adventurers, nature enthusiasts, relaxation seekers and business travelers alike to connect to the destination with immersive outdoor experiences and local touches. Located a short drive from both the central downtown and Colorado Springs Airport, Cheyenne Mountain Resort embodies the Des...
Soft Brands – A Third Alternative
Robert Mandelbaum and Paul Isaacson | September 4, 2024
By Robert Mandelbaum and Paul Isaacson Historically, hotel owners have had the option to either affiliate with a known brand or operate independently. Affiliating with a brand provided access to a reservation system, loyal customers, communal marketing programs, a known identity among consumers, and a sense of stability within the finance and investment community. Brand affiliation, however, comes with costs. Owners pay a variety of fees for royalty, marketing, reservation, and guest loyalty programs, and need to conform to facility, service, and operating standards. Operating independently relieves owners from the burden of the franchise-r...
Coast Hotels Announces New 91-Room Franchised Property in Courtenay, British Columbia
Coast Hotels | July 24, 2024
Vancouver, B.C. – July 24nd, 2024 – Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, is pleased to announce the opening of its latest franchised property in Courtenay, British Columbia. The reimagined Coast Courtenay Hotel officially opened its doors to guests on June 04th and is offering a comfortable and convenient stay for travelers visiting Vancouver Island and the Comox Valley. Conveniently situated just two blocks from the Strait of Georgia, near the vibrant downtown core of the stunning oceanside community of Courtena...
IHG and NOVUM Hospitality Sign Agreement That Doubles Presence in Germany, Launches Holiday Inn – the niu Collaboration, and Debuts Garner and Candl
IHG | April 15, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG’s presence in Germany to more than 200 hotels in almost 100 cities through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and European debuts for IHG’s Garner and Candlewood Suites brands. The agreement with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Germany’s largest private hotel operators, owned by David Etmenan, will make IHG one of the leading players in midscale and upper midscale, and includes the following key elements: Up to 108 NOVUM Hospitality open hotels (15,334 rooms) and 11 hotels under development (2,369 rooms)...
The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park Reopens Under the IHG Banner as Holiday Inn Estes Park
Delaware North | March 20, 2024
Delaware North continues relationship with IHG Hotels & Resorts with hotel near Rocky Mountain National Park ESTES PARK, Colo, and BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 20, 2024) – The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park in Colorado has completed its transition to the newly named Holiday Inn Estes Park and will continue providing exceptional hospitality as part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) family of brands. Global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North, which owns and operates the hotel, is excited to extend the relationship between its Parks and Resorts division and IHG. The transition was completed in late February. IHG is a glo...
Hoteliers Caution New Jersey Lawmakers Against Job-Killing Anti-Hotel Legislation
AHLA | March 7, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), hoteliers, and other hospitality stakeholders met with more than 25 New Jersey legislators in Trenton, N.J., Monday to caution that legislation under consideration in the Garden State would drive hotels out of the state and destroy thousands of jobs. The bills in question, A3495 and S2336, would destroy the hotel industry’s franchise model by making it harder for hotels to enforce the quality, service, and safety standards that guests have come to trust. They could also disrupt the popular loyalty programs that many hotel brands use and even force the t...
New Jersey Bill Would Destroy Hotel Franchising, Drive Hotels From Garden State
AHLA | February 26, 2024
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To Brand or Not to Brand
Robert Braun | February 22, 2024
by Robert Braun, Co-Chair, JMBM Cybersecurity and Privacy Group; Senior Member, JMBM Global Hospitality Group While some companies in some industries have a tendency to consolidate and eliminate brands, the hotel industry is different. Most of the leading hotel companies with brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Accor, regularly acquire or create new brands or flags. Today, Marriott has 30 flags, Hilton has 22, IHG has 14, Hyatt has 29, and Accor has 40, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With so many flags to choose from, it’s easy to overlook another choice – no brand at all. While picking a brand is an obvious ...
