AI: Beyond the Buzzword
About three years ago, Oracle Hospitality acquired Nor1 to deliver an AI (artificial intelligence) solution for real-time pricing and inventory management—specifically to create
Accor Releases Full-Year and Q4 2023 Results
Accor released full-year and Q4 2023 results. Driven by demand, Accor was able to set records in terms of operating and financial performance. All regions and segments experienced
Marriott El Paso Completes First Phase of Renovation
EL PASO, Texas—Marriott El Paso announced the completion of Phase I of its total renovation, which included all guestrooms and suites. Phase II of the renovation has begun, with
AHLA Releases Statement on New Jersey Legislation
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement after the New Jersey Assembly Committee on Financial Ins
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases From Previous Week
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through Feb. 17, 2024. U.
Hilton Shares Record Growth in Caribbean and Latin America
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton shared a year of growth in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), entering new markets in 2023. Last year, Hilton opened 19 new hotels and approximately
Stayntouch Announces Partnership With Skipper
BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch announced a partnership with Skipper. Stayntouch’s cloud PMS integrated with Skipper to facilitate higher-margin conversions through digital walle
U.S. Hotel Performance Lowered in January 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results month over month, according to January 2024 data from CoStar. January 2024 Percentage change from January 20
Choice Hotels Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2023 Results
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 results. Highlights include: “2023 was a year of accelerating growth,
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Aptech recently appointed Jill Wilder as company president. Wilder previously served as vice president, and in this role, she will take the helm of the company and aims to tap new