Amadeus Debuts Delphi Direct Online Booking Platform
Group business is top of mind for hoteliers in 2024, with research finding that hoteliers are prioritizing ways to strengthen customer relationships, improve outreach with new and
The Legacy Hotel Breaks Ground in Medina, Ohio
MEDIA, Ohio—The groundbreaking ceremony for The Legacy Hotel in Medina, Ohio, will be held on the hotel’s site and attended by local and state officials, project partners, and
World of Hyatt Partners With Under Canvas to Provide Outdoor Stay Experiences
CHICAGO—World of Hyatt announced a partnership with Under Canvas, giving guests access to experience and stay at Under Canvas’ 13 outdoor resorts. The new alliance provides mem
Hyatt unveils exclusive alliance with Under Canvas
Hyatt has partnered with upscale outdoor hospitality provider Under Canvas to offer stays at its 13 outdoor resorts. World of Hyatt members can now book their stays at Under Canvas
Crescent to manage dual-branded property in Phoenix
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott North Phoenix at Norterra and Element by Westin North Phoenix at Norterra. The
Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods sold
Mumford Company represented John Skidmore Development Inc. in the sale of the Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods and KOA Campground in Sutton, WV. The Skidmore family, who deve
Accor Shares First Half of 2024 Growth Outlook
The first half of 2024 confirmed Accor’s growth outlook, which was presented at the Capital Markets Day on June 27, 2023, and reiterated in recent earnings and revenue releases.
U.S. hotel results for week ending July 20
The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results than the previous week and positive comparisons year-over-year (YOY), according to CoStar’s latest data through July 2
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Higher WeeklyPerformance
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results than the previous week and positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through
Staypineapple chooses Mews’ PMS
Boutique hotel brand Staypineapple has chosen Mews‘ cloud-based property management system (PMS) to power its growing portfolio of hotels. Staypineapple currently operates 10 pro
The Perry Hotel Naples set for fall opening
The Perry Hotel Naples, a 160-room hotel located along the Cocohatchee River in North Naples, FL, is slated to open this fall. It will be the second location for The Perry, a bouti
Drift Hotels joins Design Hotels portfolio
Drift Hotels, with properties in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA; and Nashville, has joined Design Hotels curated portfolio of boutique hotels. “We
BLLA reveals conference theme
The Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) has revealed the theme for the 2024 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA: “The Mycelium Network.” This year’s event will
FORTH Atlanta makes its debut
Atlanta-based real estate firm New City Properties and Method Co. have opened FORTH Atlanta in the Old Fourth Ward. The property includes a 196-room luxury boutique hotel, four foo
Reviving a Vintage Venue
Built in 1928, The Marcus Whitman is the oldest operating hotel in Walla Walla, Washington, and has a special place in the community. Honoring that legacy was a guiding principle o
LivAway Suites Opens First Hotel Near Salt Lake City, Utah
WEST JORDAN, Utah—LivAway Suites has announced the opening of its first hotel located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. LivAway Suites caters to construction workers, trav
Springboard unveils The Parker Hotel
Springboard Hospitality, a hospitality management company with 48 independent hotels in metropolitan and leisure destination markets across 14 states, has revealed the rebrand of i
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Q2 2024 Results
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Highlights include: “The resilience and highly cash-generative n
AHLA launches Hospitality Law Database for hoteliers
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has launched its Hospitality Law Database, which gives hoteliers quick access to a nationwide compendium of state and local laws
Wyndham grows development pipeline by 7% in Q2
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported its second quarter results, including growing its development pipeline by 7% and system size by 4% in the period. Other highlights include: Op
Civitas provides $150M loan for EB-5 Hawaiian resort
Civitas Capital Group, a Dallas-based alternative investment manager offering niche opportunities in U.S. real estate, has closed a $150-million senior loan to finance the 210-room
AJ Capital acquires Coral Sands Hotel in Harbour Island
Coral Sands Hotel, a beachfront resort on Harbour Island, Bahamas, is transforming following new ownership. A multi-phased restoration is underway, initially focusing on revitalizi
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Following 30 years of executive leadership for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation, and HSMAI Global, the organization
AHLA Launches Hospitality Law Database
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the launch of its Hospitality Law Database, which gives hoteliers quick access to a nationwide compendium
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Partners With Timeshifter
LONDON, England—InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with Timeshifter, an app based on the latest circadian science that devises personalized jetlag miti
LivAway Suites debuts first hotel
LivAway Suites has opened its first-ever hotel, located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Having broken ground on this location in West Jordan, UT, in June 2023, the 126-su
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Two South Carolina Hotels
SOUTH CAROLINA—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of two Country Inn & Suites properties in Orangeburg and Summerville, South Carolina. The assets collectively sold fo
Mews names Michael Coscetta president
Mews has appointed Michael Coscetta as president. He brings experience from hospitality and fintech businesses including Paxos and Compass to the company. “From our first convers
CoralTree Hospitality to manage Outbound Mammoth
CoralTree Hospitality has added Outbound Mammoth in Mammoth Lakes, CA, to its management portfolio. The 184-room resort is located in the Sierra Mountains with access to all of the
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Improves Monthly Performance
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported improved performance results from the previous month, according to June 2024 data from CoStar. June 2024 Percentage change from June 2
Indigo Road appoints Katharine Ames CMO
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has appointed Katharine Ames as its new chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, she continues to oversee all marketing efforts across
Ashford sells One Ocean Resort & Spa for $87M
RobertDouglas represented Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. in the sale of the 193-room One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, FL, to a joint venture between Aspect Real Estate
IRHG Names Katharine Ames as Chief Marketing Officer
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) announced the appointment of Katharine Ames as chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, she will c
V Starr transforms San Juan’s Condado Palm Inn
Eager to fill a gap in San Juan’s hospitality landscape, Condado Palm Inn commissioned V Starr to transform its 88 guestrooms and corridors with a renewed sense of place. The red
Waterford Hotel Group Project Makes a Difference in Downtown Hartford
COVID created challenges for many hotel companies, but some operators managed to turn those challenges into opportunities. One such company is Waterford, Connecticut-based Waterfor
Sandpiper Hospitality Manages ECHO Suites Spartanburg
RICHMOND, Virginia—Sandpiper Hospitality has been named manager of the ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Spartanburg in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Opened earlier this month,
WorldVue Signs Agreement to Acquire Cabling Solutions
HOUSTON, Texas—Hospitality technology solutions providers WorldVue and Cabling Solutions, LLC have announced they have signed an agreement that marks their commitment to designin
PMZ Realty Capital Closes Over $40 Million in Recent Transactions
NEW YORK, New York—PMZ Realty Capital LLC announced that it has closed over $40 million in recent weeks. “Our ability to secure hospitality loans for our clients is a testament
Hilton Garden Inn Charlestown | Mt. Pleasant Completes Renovation
MT. PLEASANT, South Carolina—The Hilton Garden Inn Charleston | Mt. Pleasant has completed a comprehensive renovation and enhancement to all hotel guestrooms and suites, public a
Accommodating Feather-Free Requests and Allergy Concerns
While research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health has determined that feather allergy is very rare, many individuals suffer from adverse health effects from products th
Groups360 Launches GroupSync Planner+, a Booking Resource for Meetings & Events
NASHVILLE, Tennesee—Groups360 has announced the launch of GroupSync Planner+, a single-source hotel planning and booking solution for enterprise-level meeting and event organizer
Kimpton Claret Hotel Opens in Denver’s Belleview Station Neighborhood
DENVER, Colorado—Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced that Kimpton Claret Hotel officially opened. In t
CoStar: Asia Pacific and the Americas Show Increase in Hotel Pipeline Activity
WASHINGTON—Two of the world regions, the Americas and Asia Pacific, showed a year-over-year increase in hotel pipeline activity at the end of the second quarter, according to Jun
AHLA Issues Statement About NYC Council Bill
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement after the introduction of a New York City Council
6 Advantages to Implementing an E-tipping Solution
When it comes to hoteliers adopting e-tipping, 2023 saw “lots of potential energy, but very little kinetic energy,” as Russ Lemmer, CEO of Austin, Texas-based fintech startup G
Lighthouse Launches Channel Manager, an AI Solution for Independent Hotels
GHENT, Belgium—Lighthouse announced the release of Channel Manager, an AI-powered solution that impacts pricing, promotion, and distribution for independent hotels. Building on t
Choice Hotels Signs Agreement With Entegra
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced it signed an agreement with Entegra. Choice branded hotel owners will have access to over 3,000 suppliers wo
SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole Completes Property-Wide Renovation
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming—SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole, a 121 all-suite property centrally located in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, has announced the completion of its property-wide r
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Higher Weekly Performance Results
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results than the previous week but lower comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through Ju
Drury Hotels Company Launches Meetings With More Program
ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Drury Hotels Company, LLC announced the launch of its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendee
The LCP Group Originates Construction Financing for Moxy Centennial Olympic Park
NEW YORK, New York—The LCP Group, L.P., announced its origination of construction financing for the Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment di
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Room Construction Reaches Highest Level Since February 2023
WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction reached its highest level in 16 months, according to CoStar’s latest June 2024 data. U.S. Hotel PipelineJune 2024 P
This Week’s Comings & Goings
McKibbon Hospitality promoted Stacy Royalty to regional vice president of operations, responsible for supporting a portfolio of hotels with operational strategy, budget planning, l
Ahead of the Curve: Duetto’s New Partnership and New Product
Last month, GrowthCurve Capital acquired Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, from affiliates of Warburg Pincus and other shareho
Data Driven Purchasing
LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler and a trio of hotel executives discuss the increasing role of data in the procurement process and its overall impact. The group al
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Low Carbon Pioneers Program
LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy-efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site
An Immersive Cultural Experience
Choctaw Landing—the Choctaw Nation’s newest luxury resort and casino—is located about an hour north of the Oklahoma/Texas border and offers numerous amenities for guests to u
Raines Adds Sea Palms Resort to Management Portfolio
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines welcomed the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Georgia, to its management portfolio. This addition, owned by RREAF Holdings, is part of Woven
Sea Crest Beach Resort Announces Collection of Culinary Outlets
NORTH FALMOUTH, Massachusetts—Sea Crest Beach Resort unveiled Streetscape, an onsite collection of five culinary experiences inclusive of full- and quick-service options. Streets
Sertifi and Davidson Hospitality Group Expand Partnership
CHICAGO, Illinois—Sertifi shared information about its growing partnership with Davidson Hospitality Group. After licensing Sertifi’s e-signature and payment processing solutio
A Long-Term Solution to Short-Term Rentals
Last month, we saw a powerful example of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s advocacy influence and reach as we secured an important policy victory that ensures fair t
Hotel 24 South Hosts 100-Year Event With Historic Hotels of America
STAUNTON, Virginia—Hotel 24 South celebrated A Legacy of Hospitality: 100 Years of Memories in Staunton, Virginia at an event attended by dignitaries, guests, and representatives
DIRECTV Hospitality Renews Agreement With BWH Hotels
EL SEGUNDO, California—DIRECTV HOSPITALITY announced the renewal of its agreement with BWH Hotels, making DIRECTV HOSPITALITY an endorsed supplier for BWH Hotels and furthering t
Coury Holdings Launches New Management Company: Concert Hospitality
DALLAS, Texas—Coury Holdings announced the launch of Concert Hospitality, a new hospitality management company aimed at delivering personalized guest experiences across full and
J.D. Power: 2024 NAGSI Study Shows Travelers Are Paying More for Hotel Rooms
TROY, Michigan—With an average daily rate (ADR) for a U.S. hotel room of $158.45 in May 2024—the second-highest month ever behind $159.01 in October 2023 —virtually every tra
Tech Roundup: Brand C-Level Execs Tout Impact of Cloud-Based Systems, Artificial Intelligence
The hotel technology landscape, like that of many industries, has changed dramatically in recent years, and for many franchise companies, it represents the most obvious opportunity
Sonesta Essential Atlantic City West Opens
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Atlantic City West. The 140-room, upper-midscale property is located in
Berkadia Refinances Hampton Inn & Suites Brickell
MIAMI, Florida—Berkadia announced the refinancing of Hampton Inn & Suites, a 221-key hotel with ground-floor retail in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Managing Director Saul
Crescent Hotels & Resorts to Manage JW Marriott at Reston Station
RESTON, Virginia—Crescent Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. covering the JW Marriott at Reston St
Roger Baker Transitions to CIO and Advisor of First Hospitality
CHICAGO, Illinois—First Hospitality announced the transition of Roger Baker from chief financial officer to his new role as chief investment officer and advisor. With 40 years of
Hilton Veteran Cordell Retires Following 40-year Career
Hilton veteran Phil Cordell is retiring after 40 years at the company, transitioning to an advisor role effective this July. The company announced that Cordell will serve as a ment
A Promising Pipeline: Wyndham Opens First ECHO Suites
ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham celebrated the grand opening of its first location, ECHO Suites Spartanburg in South Carolina, this Wednesday. LODGING was on hand for the r
JLL Arranges Sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton North Scottsdale
WASHINGTON, D.C.—JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it arranged the sale and financing of Home2 Suites by Hilton North Scottsdale near Mayo Clinic, a 130-room hote
Marriott International Releases 2024 Serve 360 Report
Marriott International, Inc. released its 2024 Serve 360 Report sharing the company’s global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts and progress toward its 2025 Sust
AHLA Makes Statement About Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement regarding the introduction of the Human Traffick
Knowland: Las Vegas Continues to Lead Meeting Volume Growth
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that Las Vegas, Nevada, took the lead in meeting volume growth with a solid 22.2 percent increase for June year-over-year (YOY). Ranked seco
Driftwood Assumes Management of the Canopy by Hilton Downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) announced it will assume management operations for the Canopy by Hilton Downtown Louisville, a $75 million, 168-key ho
Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital Execute $72 Million Financing for Hotel Viking
NEW YORK—Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital Special Situations announced the firms’ joint venture originated and executed a $72 million first mortgage loan to KSL Capital Part
First ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Opens in Spartanburg, South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts celebrated the opening of ECHO Suites Spartanburg in South Carolina, the first opened property for the ECHO Suites Extend
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Brittain Resorts & Hotels announced the appointment of Brittney Jones as chief development officer. Jones will oversee the expansion of BRH’s portfolio through strategic thir
Hilton Adds Nearly 400 Boutique Hotels from SLH Collection
MCLEAN, Virginia, and LONDON, England—Hilton is expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences by adding nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the W
Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy Launches for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott International launched Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy, an online travel booking program designed as a direct channel for small to medium-sized bus
Mumford Company Shares Sales Performance From H1 2024
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia—Mumford Company shared its sales performance from the first half of 2024, with multiple transactions closing in the second quarter. “Even with the curren
My Place Hotel-Mitchell, South Dakota, Opens
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America opened My Place Hotel-Mitchell, South Dakota. It is the 72nd open and operating My Place property in the United States and the s
Stayntouch Partners With PUBLIC Hotel
BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch partnered with Ian Schrager’s PUBLIC Hotel in Lower Manhattan. PUBLIC Hotel uses Stayntouch PMS and Kiosk solutions for a customized check-in expe
BWHSM Hotels Redefines Extended Stay With @HOME by Best Western
With the growth of the extended stay segment into 2024, the industry is quickly responding to consumer demand. BWH Hotels introduced its @HOME by Best Western brand in 2022 and has
Coury Hospitality Promotes Jennifer Burgess-Wright to SVP, Marketing & Digital Strategy
DALLAS, Texas—Coury Hospitality announced the promotion of Jennifer Burgess-Wright to senior vice president, marketing and digital strategy. Known as the brand’s first experien
AHLA: 700 Hotel Jobs Were Added in June 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in June, according to the latest government data that shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficu
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Higher Performance From the Previous Week
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results from the previous week and positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through
Harrison Group Acquires Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach
OCEAN CITY, Maryland—The Harrison Group announced the acquisition of the Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach, an oceanfront resort located on the Virginia Bea
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Coeur d’Alene Opens
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho—Western States Lodging and Management (WSLM) announced the opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Coeur d’Alene. Located near the Spokane River and nea
Off to a Slow Start: U.S. Hotel Transactions at Lowest First-quarter Dollar Volume Since 2010
The U.S. hotel industry saw 800 transactions in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from CoStar. Higher interest rates continue to take a toll on transactions, with the es
DoubleTree by Hilton Surpasses 100 Properties in Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE—DoubleTree by Hilton surpassed 100 properties in the Asia Pacific region. This milestone is being driven by recent and upcoming hotel openings across the region, includ
The Westin San Diego Bayview Completes Renovation
SAN DIEGO, California—The Westin San Diego Bayview has completed a comprehensive $20 million renovation, marking a transformation of its 436 guestrooms and meeting spaces. “In
Springboard Hospitality Names John Mootz Corporate Director of Food and Beverage
LOS ANGELES, California—Springboard Hospitality announced that John Mootz will join the company as the company’s first-ever corporate director of food and beverage. In his newl
Certares, HHM Hotels Acquire Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown
NEW YORK—Certares has acquired the Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton. The lifestyle hotel, under Hilton’s soft brand, Curio, is in San Diego’s Littl
Delivering the California Dream: Kirkwood Collection CEO Leverages His Film Industry Experience
When LODGING spoke to Alex Kirkwood, founder & CEO of the eponymous Kirkwood Collection, he was “in chaos mode in escrow closing on two deals” for his fast-growing luxury b
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Opens 100th Hotel in Greater China
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Sheraton Lanzhou Anning in Lanzhou of Gansu province. The opening also marks the 100th Sheraton Hotel in Greater China, where
IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings InterContinental Brand to Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the debut of the InterContinental brand in Cape Town with the signing of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, marking
BWH Hotels Adds Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel to BW Signature Collection
PALM BEACH, Aruba—BWH Hotels announced the addition of the Aruba Boutique & Art Hotel to the BW Signature Collection portfolio. The property’s addition to the portfolio mar
Sage Hospitality Group Acquires One Ocean Resort & Spa
DENVER, Colorado—Sage Hospitality Group announced that Sage Investments entered into a joint venture agreement with Aspect Real Estate Group, Corner Lot, and Kelco Management and
Wyndham Makes Guest Engagement Platform Available Across North America
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Connect is now available across North America. Wyndham Connect was first announced at the company’s 2023 Global Conference as Wyndham’s guest e
Hyatt Acquires me and all hotels Brand
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new Euro
McKibbon Closes Purchase of Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia—McKibbon Equities is excited to announce that it has closed on the purchase of Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia located northwest of Atlanta.
Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington Opens
ARLINGTON, Texas—Drury Hotels Company, LLC, has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Arlington, Texas. The Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington—the third Drury hotel in t
AHLA Foundation Announces Third Annual No Room for Trafficking Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AHLA Foundation announced its third annual No Room for Trafficking Summit will take place on July 30, 2024, the same day as the United Nations’ World Day Again
AAA: Over 70.9 Million Travels to Go 50 Miles or More for July 4th Week
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the July 4th holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire Ju
Omni San Diego Hotel Completes Renovation, Introduces New Dining Concepts
Located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Omni San Diego Hotel announced the completion of a top-to-bottom renovation. This includes a redesigned poolside experience, two new food
The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Names Pivot as Manager
ATLANTA—Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has been selected by Goldenrod Companies to mana
CoStar: U.S. Hotels Report Lower Performance Results From Previous Week
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous week and mixed comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through Jun
Sertifi Releases OHIP Integrations on Oracle OPERA Cloud
CHICAGO, Illinois—Sertifi announced the release of its new Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP) integrations to OPERA Cloud. This extends the partnership between Sertif
McNeill Establishes Mark A. Ricketts Memorial Scholarship
GERMANTOWN, Tennessee—McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) and McNeill Investment Group (MIG) announced the establishment of the Mark A. Ricketts Memorial Scholarship at The University of
Hyatt Expands New Orleans Presence With Two Independent Collection Hotels
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the expansion of Hyatt’s brand presence in New Orleans with Maison Métier (formerly Maison de la Luz) and The Barnett (formerly Ace
AC Hotel Houston Downtown Selects Crestline as Manager
FAIRFAX, Virginia—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announced it has been selected to manage the AC Hotel Houston Downtown, Texas. Situated in downtown Houston, the hotel has
Tech Innovation That Keeps the Focus on Human Needs
Two dynamic presenters welcomed attendees to HITEC 2024 during the general session on Tuesday morning. Glenn Haussman, host of the No Vacancy News podcast, and Anthony Melchiorri,
GrowthCurve Capital Acquires Duetto
SAN FRANCISCO, California—Duetto announced that it has been acquired by GrowthCurve Capital. GrowthCurve is acquiring the business from affiliates of Warburg Pincus and other sha
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Main Street Hospitality appointed Scott Williams as chief development and brand officer. Read more about the appointment here. Dreamscape Hospitality announced the appointment of
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Opens First Dolce Hotel in Türkiye
ISTANBUL—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the first Dolce hotel in Türkiye, Dolce by Wyndham Çeşme Alaçatı. The hotel, which is joined by the new openin
Green Key Global Signs Agreement With Choice Hotels International
OTTOWA, Ontario—Green Key Global, powered by the Hotel Association of Canada and the American Hotel and Lodging Association, announced it has signed an agreement with Choice Hote
Duetto Evolves BlockBuster Group Revenue Optimization Solution
SAN FRANCISCO, California—Duetto announced a product development designed to let hoteliers optimize revenue across all segments, including transient, group, and function space. W
Otelier Grows IntelliSight With New Software Functionalities
ATLANTA—Otelier released several new features and functionalities in its business intelligence software, IntelliSight, that allow more leaders across the hospitality business to
Making the Case for Digital Workers
HITEC 2024 is taking place this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and as can be expected, AI is well represented among the session topics. Several breakouts focused on navigating
How Technology Can Help Hotels Adapt to Changing Group Business Needs
Group business for hotels has changed dramatically in recent years. To meet the evolving needs of this segment and to remain competitive, hotels need to adapt their strategies. An
UrVenue and Club Med Develop Group Itinerary Builder
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—A new tool developed by UrVenue and Club Med has been unveiled at HITEC 2024. The Group Itinerary Builder provides a way for hoteliers to build itinerar
Amadeus Incorporates Gen AI Into New Chatbot Offering
Amadeus detailed plans to incorporate Gen AI into a new chatbot for its business intelligence suite, debuting with Agency360+. The Amadeus Advisor chatbot by Azure OpenAI Service b
Curator Hotel & Resorts Collection Partners With eTip
BETHESDA, Maryland—Curator Hotel & Resort Collection announced a new partnership with eTip. This new collaboration will help participating Curator members drive operational e
HFTP Acquires Multiple Hospitality Industry Brands
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced the strategic acquisition of several hospitality industry brands. The acquisition in
HCN to Debut its ‘AI Concierge’ on In-Room Tablets at HITEC Charlotte
Hotel Communication Network (HCN) will reveal a new AI-powered in-room tablet that will radically change the way hotel guests request services, communicate their needs, place F&
LG Hotel TVs With Built-In Google Cast Upgrade In-Room Entertainment
Hospitality TV leader LG Electronics announced that it has developed integrated Google Cast casting capabilities for LG smart hotel TVs. Hyatt is working with LG in the hopes of be
New Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy Collaboration Unlocks Exclusive Benefits For Loyalty Members
Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks announced a new collaboration offering distinctive benefits to loyalty members. Marriott Bonvoy members and Starbucks Rewards U.S. members who link l
DerbySoft Launches Strategic Partnership With IDeaS
DALLAS—DerbySoft, a leader in high-performance distribution services, announced a new partnership with IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenu
Meyer Jabara Hotels Offering IT Services and Support Across its Portfolio and Beyond
Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) is invested in technology—so much so that the company is taking on the role of technology support, help desk, and implementation for its portfolio of 32
Dreamscape Hospitality Welcomes Austin Bucholtz As Vice President Of Operational Strategy and Transitions
Dreamscape Hospitality announced the appointment of Austin Bucholtz as vice president of operational strategy and transitions. He joins the Dreamscape Hospitality team with extensi
Main Street Hospitality Appoints Williams To CDO, Brand Officer
Main Street Hospitality announced a key appointment to their executive management team with the promotion of Scott Williams as chief development and brand officer. Scott will conti
Red Roof Opens New Property In Stroudsburg, PA
Red Roof announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Stroudsburg at 100 Park Ave in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Owner 100 Park Ave LLC invested $500,000 into renovations at the proper
TPG Hotels & Resorts Unveils Refreshed Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced the completion of a transformative guestroom refresh project at the Newport Beach Ho
Hilton Set to Reach 300 Hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America
Following a record-breaking year of growth, Hilton underscored its commitment to the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) during a visit by President and CEO Chris Nassetta in which
Lodging Econometrics Shares Development Update for Charlotte, North Carolina
Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released Q1 hotel development data for the Charlotte, North Carolina, market ahead of HITEC 2024. The Q1 2024 LE Market Trend Report for the Charlotte
CoStar: May U.S. Hotel Performance Improves From Previous Month
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported improved performance results from the previous month, according to May 2024 data from CoStar. May 2024 Percentage change from May 2023
Drury Plaza Hotel Savannah Pooler Opens
ST. LOUIS, Missouri—The Drury Plaza Hotel Savannah Pooler, the first Drury Hotel in the Savannah area and the fifth Drury Hotel in Georgia, is now open with 186 guestrooms and su
Knowland Select Launches for Hotels With Limited Meeting Space
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland introduced Knowland Select, a new product for hotels with limited meeting space. Knowland Select subscribers will receive a list of target accounts f
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Stayntouch announced the appointment of Bill Fanning as its new chief revenue officer. With more than 25 years of enterprise software sales experience, Fanning will lead Stayntouch
Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown Selects Crestline as Manager
FAIRFAX, Virginia—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announced it has been selected to manage the Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown in Asheville, North Carolina. The newly renova
McKibbon Hospitality Partners With Procure Impact, Joins Dignity of Work Pledge
TAMPA, Florida—McKibbon Hospitality announced its partnership with Procure Impact. Building on McKibbon’s commitment to responsible sourcing and aligning with the company’s g
NYU SPS Tisch Center, HEDNA, and RateGain Present State of Distribution 2024
NEW YORK—The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and its Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub) Experiential Learning Lab, along with HEDNA an
IDeaS Reaches Nearly 2,000 Properties on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota—IDeaS announced that it has reached the milestone of nearly 2,000 properties live on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). This integration c
Remington Hospitality Promotes Ted Peters to SVP of Beverage & Food
DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality announced that Ted Peters has been promoted to senior vice president of beverage & food. With 16 years as a member of the firm’s growing
Unlocking Innovation
When it comes to in-room entertainment technology, the guest experience is driven by guest expectations. Hoteliers looking to foster loyalty often feel pressure to meet these prefe
The Great Equalizer: Why Revenue Management Tech Is Now a Must-Have for Boutique Hotels
Fair or not, the idea that advanced revenue management software is best suited for massive high-end resorts or properties that are operating under a big brand umbrella has been stu
