IHG Hotels & Resorts Releases “Guest How You Guest” Campaign
ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts released the company’s newest global marketing campaign, Guest How You Guest. Officially launched in the United States and United Kingdom, and
Traveler Sentiment Improves But Higher Prices, Ongoing Pandemic, and Other Possible Disrupters Remain
Spring and early summer brought a much-welcomed boost in hotel room demand as COVID-19 restrictions continued to ease in many parts of the world. STR’s Market Recovery Monitor in
Simply Non-Friction: Think Simplicity’s Alexander Perovich on Easing Hoteliers’ Telecommunications Transitions
According to Think Simplicity Inc., Co-Founder Alexander Perovich, the last thing hoteliers want to talk about is updating or completely overhauling their communications systems, e
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Hyatt announced the appointment of Tyronne Stoudemire to senior vice president, global diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this role, Stoudemire and his team will continue to exec
AHLA Foundation Releases 2022 Hospitality Industry Public Boards Diversity Report
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) released the 2022 “Diversity of Hospitality Industry Public Boards” research report. Aiming to creat
Selina Announces Eight Property Openings and Eight Signings
NEW YORK—Selina announced the opening of eight new properties in Greece, Australia, Portugal, Panama, the United States, Morocco, and Israel during the second quarter of 2022. It
STR: U.S. Hotel GOPPAR Reaches Highest Level Since October 2019
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) reached its highest level since October 2019, according to STR’s June 2022 P&L
Marriott Commences Construction on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center
Marriott International, Inc. announced the commencement of construction on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center (the Gaylord Pacific). A ceremony was held on Chula Vist
2022 Guide to Franchising
Given the one- to two-decade length of most franchise contracts, entering into that relationship is a major decision for a hotelier. LODGING‘s annual Guide to Franchising is
The Kelly Birmingham Chooses HP Hotels as Manager
HOOVER, Alabama—HP Hotels has been chosen by Rhaglan Hospitality to manage The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, downtown Birmingham. HP Hotels CEO Kerry Ranson ma