Latest Hotel Industry News
Paramount Hotel Group Opens New Tru by Hilton in Middletown, New York
2019-07-15 23:29:31 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetParamount Hotel Group, a full-service third-party hotel management company, announced today the grand opening of the new Tru by Hilton in Middletown, New York. Dunning Hospitality owns the property. The announcement... Read more
Marriott, Choice Hotels Won't Let ICE Use Properties As Detention Facilities
2019-07-15 23:16:40 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetA successful petition by activists to get hotel chains Marriott and Choice hotels to not allow ICE to house immigrants there may lead to more families being separated, according to immigration officials. Before the... Read more
Topgolf Swing Suite Now Open at The Inn at Sea Island
2019-07-15 23:03:06 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetThe Inn at Sea Island announces the opening of the Topgolf Swing Suite, the first location in the area to offer this popular entertainment experience to the public as well as to Inn guests. Located on St. Simons... Read more
Hard Rock Hotels takes wellness tourism to new heights in Swiss Alps
2019-07-15 22:55:12 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetThe first of its kind, the three-day Rock Om® Retreat is a twist on the typical yoga retreat with immersive programming and music-infused yoga practice, set against the backdrop of the captivating sunlit... Read more
Hometown CEOs to Take Center Stage at GBTA Convention 2019
2019-07-15 22:45:32 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetThe Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today unveiled its first Center Stage panel for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made... Read more
Hilton Opens New Dual-Brand Property in Tampa Downtown Channel District
2019-07-15 22:41:16 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetHilton today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District, bringing a total of 213 new... Read more
The Christopher Unveils Three New Villas
2019-07-15 22:35:25 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetJust in time for the Caribbean high season, The Christopher will open its three new four-bedroom villas in December 2019. With the addition of these spacious retreats, the 42-room hotel concludes a tiered renovation... Read more
Resort Fee Litigation Advisory Group: Attorney General for DC sues Marriott International over hotel “Resort Fees”
2019-07-15 22:25:33 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetHotel Lawyer: We hate to say "we told you so" on Resort Fee litigation We have been watching the Resort Fee issue for several years. We have advised clients on litigation, compliance and risk mitigation... Read more
Mobile Calls in Hotels, Restaurants, Offices and Public Spaces Can Be Irritating to Other People
2019-07-15 21:33:50 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThis problem can be reduced with the installation of a Storacall telephone hood designated for mobile phone use. By focusing mobile phone use to an acoustic hood, users can speak with increased privacy, quiet and... Read more
Andrew J. Arthurs Named Chief Information Officer for Interstate Hotels & Resorts
2019-07-15 21:05:26 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceBringing with him more than 15 years in technology leadership in the hospitality industry, Arthurs was most recently chief information officer at Two Roads Hospitality and Lowe. Read more
Swiss-Belinn Gajah Mada Medan Hotel Opens in Indonesia
2019-07-15 20:43:22 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceSwiss-Belhotel Internationa has launched Swiss-Belinn Gajah Mada Medan, a new midscale hotel in the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Read more
Hilton Opens New Dual-Brand Property in Tampa Downtown Channel Distric
2019-07-15 20:28:27 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District, bringing a total... Read more
Effective Hotel Room Pricing Strategies to Sell More Rooms at the Right Rate
2019-07-15 20:03:09 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceDetermining the right hotel room rate is not an easy task. This whole game of hotel room pricing strategy becomes quite complex as you need to consider several factors that impact your room pricing. Read more
Hilton Luxury Brands to Open Seven Hotels by End of 2019
2019-07-15 19:46:20 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHilton (NYSE: HLT) President and CEO Chris Nassetta today announced the company is on track to open more luxury properties in 2019 than in any previous year of its 100-year history, with seven hotels expected to open... Read more
London Hotels Report 15.7 Percent RevPAR Increase for June 2019
2019-07-15 19:21:55 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourcePreliminary June data from STR shows London hotel occupancy rose 4% to 89.8%, ADR increased 11.3% to £178.20 ($223.35) and RevPAR jumped 15.7% to £159.95 ($200.48). Read more
Hotels in Melbourne Report Performance Declines for June 2019
2019-07-15 19:06:05 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHotels in Melbourne reported occupancy fell 6.3% to 72.7% in June, according to preliminary monthly data from STR. ADR dipped 2.7% to 168.90 Australian dollars ($118.76) and RevPAR decreased 8.9% to AU$122.83 ($86.36). Read more
Abu Dhabi Hotels Report 25.2 Percent RevPAR for June 2019
2019-07-15 18:48:04 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceAccording to preliminary June data from STR, Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy rose 16.8% to 62.9%, ADR increased 7.2% to 339.31 Emirati dirhams ($92.39) and RevPAR jumped 25.2% to 213.43 dirhams ($58.12). Read more
Aloft Madrid Gran Via Hotel Opens
2019-07-15 18:30:25 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceLocated in the heart of the capital, the new hotel is a stones throw from hotspots including the iconic Plaza de España, the hip neighbourhood of Malasaña and Chueca overflowing with restaurants and... Read more
PM Hotel Group Expands Portfolio with the Addition of Hyatt Hotels Brand
2019-07-15 18:28:03 +0200 | Source: HospitalitynetPM Hotel Group, one of the nation's leading hotel management companies, is proud to announce that they have broadened their portfolio of managed brands to include Hyatt Hotels Corporation. PM Hotel Group has been... Read more
Aloft Glendale at Westgate Hotel Opens
2019-07-15 18:25:56 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHCW announces the opening of the 100-room, four-story Aloft Glendale at Westgate Hotel located at the southwest corner of West Glendale and North 93rd Avenues in Glendale, AZ. Read more