Hilton’s brand campaign highlights “The Stay”
Hilton Hotels announced a new global brand platform this July — “Hilton. For the Stay.” — and accompanying advertising campaign… Read More »
Tilman Fertitta takes 6.1% stake in Wynn Resorts Ltd.
Tilman Fertitta acquired a 6.1% stake in Wynn Resorts Ltd. and is now the second-largest investor in the Las Vegas-based… Read More »
Cloudbeds rolls out digital marketing service
A new digital marketing solution, Cloudbeds Amplify, is focusing its services on independent hotels to increase market share and bookings…. Read More »
Palms Casino Resort introduces $150K Epic Experience
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is offering an Epic Experience Suite Package, which consists of three high-end suites… Read More »
Amsterdam hotel threatens suit over video game role
Many hotels might be thrilled to be featured in a popular video game, but the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam is… Read More »
Chef Todd English adds hotels to the menu
Celebrity chef Todd English has launched 300 restaurants during his career and is branching into hotels with a strong emphasis… Read More »
Analysts’ takes on hotel industry growth
Despite inflation fears, analysts at investment banks are optimistic about the hotel sector and expect ongoing recovery of travel will… Read More »
Hotel asset managers worry about labor, not RevPar
The biggest concerns of hotel asset managers heading into 2023 is the availability and cost of labor and the continued… Read More »
Dallas is in the lead for hotel construction
The Q3 Construction Pipeline report from Lodging Econometrics finds that Dallas is in the lead with 174 projects with 20,676… Read More »
Data drives loyalty programs for independents
Independent hotels have to compete with chains on many levels, making capturing guest loyalty especially important. Global Hotel Alliance provides… Read More »
Millennial hotel brand debuts on NYSE
Selina, which caters to millennials and Gen Z, made its debut as a publicly traded company last week. The company,… Read More »
Wyndham, Palladium form commercial alliance
Spain’s Palladium Hotel Group has joined Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ina “commercial alliance.” The partnership includes 14 all-inclusive resorts in… Read More »
Hotel prices skyrocket past 200%
The Family Vacation Guide has conducted a new survey of US-based hotel rooms and found prices have risen more than… Read More »
NYC’s new Ritz-Carlton goes all out on luxury
The new 50-story Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad, near Madison Square Park, is open with 219 rooms and 16 penthouse residences…. Read More »
Apple Hospitality REIT buys hotels for a total of $85M
Apple Hospitality REIT has acquired two hotels, spending a total of $85 million. It purchased the 134-room AC Hotel by… Read More »
Hilton CEO: Rates will rise as under supply meets demand
Hilton Hotels CEO Christopher Nassetta warns that as the travel sector continues to recover hotel rates will continue to climb… Read More »
How hotels are facing the rising cost of utilities
Though hotels’ utility costs declined during the pandemic shutdown, they are now rising as travel returns and are growing faster… Read More »
Biden goes after resort fees
President Joe Biden has pledge to eliminate “junk fees” charged by resorts, airlines and cable companies, urging transparency in pricing…. Read More »
3 tax credits to help hotels
Though hotels were hard-hit by the pandemic, several tax credits are available, writes Terracina Maxwell of Clarus Solutions. Maxwell explores… Read More »
Fla. trade association offers hurricane relief to hotels
Hotel and restaurant owners in four Florida counties hit by Hurricane Ian are eligible for $10,000 grants from the Florida… Read More »
Oetker Collection to transform Palm Beach, Fla., icon
The Oetker Collection will transform the Chesterfield, an iconic 100-year-old boutique hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., which was sold this… Read More »
3 Hilton, Marriott properties sold
The 135-room Courtyard Myrtle Beach Broadway, the 147-room Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke Rapids and the 148-room Courtyard Charlotte Airport have… Read More »