North America
Seattle Hotel Market: A Shining Beacon of the Pacific Northwest
Eileen Bosworth | February 26, 2024
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Tucson Emerges Strongly from Pandemic, Outlook is Optimistic
Zabada Abouelhana | June 28, 2022
By Zabada N. Abouelhana Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tucson’s lodging industry was reaching new heights. After eight years of growth spurred by a large-scale expansion at Raytheon Technologies, the relocation of Caterpillar and Hexagon to Tucson’s revitalizing downtown, and growth at the University of Arizona, performance had reached a new peak. This positive trend reportedly continued through the first months of 2020, which included the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show in February; however, the hotel industry begun to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic mid-March. As travel restrictions were enacted across the w...
Nashville Hotel Market Continues Its Path to Recovery
Marc Greeley | June 28, 2022
By Marc Greeley Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nashville realized one of the steepest lodging depressions of U.S. major markets, followed by an accelerated recovery in the second half of 2021. While there is still a way to go before reaching full recovery, lodging demand has already reached levels that even the most positive forecasts at the peak of the pandemic did not project, supported by the breadth of economic investments and the city’s reputation as a major leisure destination. Uncertainty surrounding rising inflation and interest rates, and the resulting hint of a looming recession, is an ongoing consideration when analyzing Nashvi...
Matthew Baio Appointed Vice President of Sales, Americas
GuestTek | June 1, 2021
Assumes Role June 1, 2021 Calgary, Alberta – June 1, 2021 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing premier hospitality technology and support solutions, is pleased to announce that Matthew Baio has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Sales, Americas. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Matthew has spent over 28 years with Marriott International, where he held a variety of roles. Starting his career as a night auditor in 1992, Matthew worked his way through technical, managerial and leadership challenges on his career path to becoming a member of the Marriott executive team. His most recent...
GuestTek Welcomes Julian Daniel as Vice President Operations, Americas
GuestTek | March 30, 2021
Assumed Role as of 24 March 2021 Calgary, Alberta – March 30, 2021 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the global leader in providing premier hospitality technology and support solutions, is pleased to announce that Julian Daniel has been appointed the role of Vice President Operations, Americas. Based in the UK, Julian has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, including 14 years with Hilton Hotels where he held senior director roles in infrastructure and technology as well as network engineering. Most recently, he parlayed his experience as an independent consultant for a five-star branded hotel chain and a nu...
