This Week’s Comings & Goings
Aimbridge Hospitality introduced Patrick Volz as chief operating officer, global operations. In this newly created position, Volz will oversee hotel finance, as well as owner relat
WorldHotels Expands Into Canada With Nine Hotels
PHOENIX—WorldHotels announced the launch of the WorldHotels brand in Canada with the introduction of nine hotels across its Luxury, Elite, and Crafted Collections. The properties
Naples Hotel Group Acquires Two Holiday Inn Express & Suites Management Contracts
Naples Hotel Group has acquired two management contracts in Tampa. The hotels are the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East – Ybor City and Holiday Inn Express & Suit
HUNTER Announces Sale of Trianon Old Naples
ATLANTA—Hunter Hotel Advisors (HUNTER) announced the sale of the Trianon Old Naples in Naples, Florida. Ocean Properties purchased the 58-room property. Robert Taylor and Sophia
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group Arranges Financing for Graduate Auburn Development
CHICAGO—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has arranged $40 million in construction financing for the development of Graduate Auburn, a 177-key hotel in Auburn, Alabama.
myDigitalOffice Launches Online Sustainability Calculator and Certification Program
BETHESDA, Maryland—myDigitalOffice (MDO) released an online sustainability calculator and certification program aimed at showing hotel owners and operators dedicated to reducing
TPG Hotels & Resorts Begins Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel Renovation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced it has started a renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida. The company is dedic
Prowess in Purchasing: Top Agents Share Their Approaches to Today’s Market Challenges
Especially in these volatile post-pandemic times, purchasing hotel products—from FF&E to F&B—calls for resourcefulness and foresight. Challenged by both price increas
Hilton Releases 2023 Trends Report, Shows Upcoming Traveler Expectations
MCLEAN, Virginia—If 2022 was the year of the changed traveler, 2023 is the year of the evolved traveler. Hilton released its 2023 trends report, The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trend
Tripadvisor Previews Outlook and Patterns in Latest Seasonal Travel Index
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor released its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing a preview and outlook for travel demand and patterns for the months of December 2022 to Fe