Latest Hotel Industry News
Anthony Klok Elected 2019 Board Chairman of Best Western Hotels & Resorts
2019-01-17 20:53:13 +0100 | Source: Hotel Online(CHICAGO, IL; January 17, 2019) – Rebel Hospitality is pleased to announce the election of Principal Anthony Klok to 2019 Board Chairman of Best Western Hotels & Resorts. Klok, who previously served as Vice... Read more
Jens Mathiesen Named President and CEO for Scandic
2019-01-17 20:34:20 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceScandic Hotels Group AB (publ) changes President and CEO Jens Mathiesen replaces Even Frydenberg. In connection with this, Scandic comments on its financial performance in the fourth quarter. Read more
Dusit International Signs to Manage First Asai-Branded Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar
2019-01-17 20:30:28 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceASAI Yankin slated to open in 2020 Read more
The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island Opens in the Philippines
2019-01-17 20:25:36 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe Beach Club marks the first stage of a project which will also include Dusit Thani Residence Davao, and dusitD2 Davao hotels, which are set to open in 2019. Read more
Black Oak Casino Resort to Implement INTELITY's Guest Experience and Staff Management Platform
2019-01-17 20:22:38 +0100 | Source: HospitalitynetINTELITY, the global travel industry's first and most powerful enterprise guest engagement and staff management platform, announced today that it inked a deal with The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort in... Read more
The Indian Hotels Company Announces Its Second Hotel in Nepal With Vivanta Kathmandu
2019-01-17 20:10:34 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is introducing the Vivanta brand in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal with the opening of Vivanta Kathmandu. Read more
Julie Shiflett Named Chief Financial Officer for RLH Corporation
2019-01-17 19:56:57 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceRLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced this week the appointment of Julie Shiflett as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective immediately. Ms. Shiflett returns to RLH after having... Read more
HVS Report - Hotel Cap Rates Hold Steady - Values Under Pressure - By Suzanne Mellen
2019-01-17 19:51:04 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThis article looks at hotel sales and capitalization rate trends, the impact of slowing RevPAR growth on hotel values, and the outlook for 2019. Read more
Idu Ribeiro Appointed General Manager at Panama Marriott Hotel, Panama
2019-01-17 18:55:51 +0100 | Source: Hotel OnlineMarriott International announces the appointment of Idu Ribeiro as the new General Manager of the emblematic Panama Marriott Hotel. Idu joins this new position from the Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City,... Read more
Hospitality Social Media Marketing News - January 17, 2019 Issue
2019-01-17 18:41:43 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHappy 2019, everyone! As we move into the new year, its time to take a look at our social media strategies to assess whats working and how we can better connect with our guests. This includes assessing all the new... Read more
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile Appoints Kathy Heneghan as General Manager
2019-01-17 18:34:37 +0100 | Source: Hotel OnlineCHICAGO - Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, LP and managed by Hilton Management Services, today announced Kathy Heneghan has been appointed as the... Read more
Is this mistake hurting your hotel tech sales? | By Jeremiah Magone
2019-01-17 18:26:38 +0100 | Source: HospitalitynetIf sales haven't been as strong as you'd hoped in 2018, there are probably as many reasons for that as there are ads on the Internet...But over the past 6 years, as a copywriter and marketing strategist for... Read more
Construction Underway at Hilton Dual-Brand Hotel Project in Downtown Denver
2019-01-17 18:16:20 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe dual-brand property broke ground in November 2017 and will feature both a Tru by Hilton and a Home2 Suites by Hilton. Read more
"marketing to China" Conference features High-caliber Speakers
2019-01-17 18:15:48 +0100 | Source: HospitalitynetThe first 2019 edition of the "marketing to China" Conference will feature a stellar lineup of Chinese digital marketing experts, who will address important industry topics, likethe potential of Chinese... Read more
430 Room Hilton Guangzhou Science City Hotel Opens in China
2019-01-17 18:05:21 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe eight-story, 430-room full-service hotel is just minutes from downtown Guangzhou Science City and the world-class Baoneng International Sports Arena. Read more
Beekeeper Continues to Dominate in the Hotel Technology Arena; Named ‘Top Operational Product’ for Employee Engagement by HotelTechReport
2019-01-17 18:01:41 +0100 | Source: Hotel OnlineCompany recognized for adding immense value for hoteliers by helping them compete in the digital age; This is the 5th technology award presented to Beekeeper in the last eight months for its operational communication... Read more
Hotel Cap Rates Hold Steady - Values Under Pressure
2019-01-17 17:37:45 +0100 | Source: Hotel OnlineBy Suzanne R. Mellen Following a year of robust transaction activity, hotel capitalization rates remain stable, while hotel NOI and values are under pressure due to slowing RevPAR growth and increasing... Read more
Whistle Ranked #1 Guest Messaging Platform
2019-01-17 17:20:30 +0100 | Source: HospitalitynetWhistle is the leading Guest Messaging Platform in the hospitality industry, powering real-time guest communications via SMS, Mobile Messaging applications, Email, and Website Live Chat. Whistle helps... Read more
Major Trends to Watch for at HSMAI NY Conference
2019-01-17 17:13:41 +0100 | Source: Hotel OnlineBy Raj Singh, CEO, Go Moment As I think about what to get excited about at HSMAI’s Digital Marketing Strategy Conference 2019 taking place later this month in New York, the fast-evolving guest experience comes... Read more
Park Inn by Radisson Quito Opens in Ecuador
2019-01-17 17:13:14 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourcePark Inn by Radisson announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Quito, Ecuador following an extensive $4.5 million renovation, which included upgrades and a fresh new design throughout the entire hotel. Read more
