Latest Hotel Industry News
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center Sold for $19 Million
2018-06-18 23:16:27 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe hotel/conference center is situated on the Chesapeake Bay on a 3.6-acre site and includes 263,328 square feet with 295 suites. Read more
Google - Travel's Closely Watched Obsession - PhoCusWright
2018-06-18 20:53:46 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceGoogle's entry into metasearch may be more than half a decade old, but it continues to be a closely watched obsession for the travel industry. Read more
Refinancing Completes Refinancing Of 34 Hotels
2018-06-18 20:37:13 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceAshford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced on Friday that it has successfully refinanced seven mortgage loans with existing outstanding balances totaling approximately $1.07 billion. Read more
Michael Ellis Named Chief Culinary Officer for Jumeirah
2018-06-18 20:28:13 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceEllis joins from Michelin Restaurant and Hotel Guides where he was Global Director for Europe, Asia and the Americas. Read more
Hospitality Properties Trust Acquires Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown
2018-06-18 20:04:58 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceRadisson Hotel Group today announced that its longtime partner, Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT has acquired the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown in a sale from an affiliate of KKR. Read more
Scandic Announces Executive Committee Changes
2018-06-18 19:56:32 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceToday, Scandic is announcing changes to its Executive Committee to fortify the companys focus on digitalization, branding and marketing. New Chief Information Officer will be Ann Hellenius, new Chief Customer Officer... Read more
JLL Real Views - Kicking off a New Era for Branded Hotels in Russia
2018-06-18 19:48:51 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceFootball fans flocking to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup arent the only ones filling its growing stock of branded hotel rooms. Read more
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces Increased Ownership Position in LaSalle Hotel Properties
2018-06-18 19:38:17 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourcePebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) today announced it has almost doubled its ownership of common shares of LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) (LaSalle) to 10.0 million common shares, or approximately 9.0% of... Read more
Studio Allston Opens on Soldiers Field Road in Boston
2018-06-18 19:30:29 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceWhat makes Studio Allston different is a thematic reliance on art in the lobby, in the bar, in meeting rooms, suites, and in every one of the guest rooms. Most of the displays are works created by local artists and... Read more
Hampton by Hilton Opens Nine Properties in the U.S.
2018-06-18 19:15:10 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHampton by Hilton announced the opening of nine new properties, including Hampton Inn by Hilton Opelousas in Louisiana, Hampton Inn by Hilton Benson in North Carolina, and Hampton Inn by Hilton Bourbonnais Kankakee in... Read more
Hotelogix Partners With Airpay to Offer Mobile POS Payment Terminal to Hotels
2018-06-18 18:03:43 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHotelogix has partnered with Airpay Payment Services to offer an end-to-end payment services to hotels. This integration will help hotels centralize the payment process - be it pre-authorized for bookings received... Read more
5 Uncommon Yet Simple Tips to Get More Hotel Guest Reviews
2018-06-15 16:39:02 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceWe live in the age of the customer, and the sooner we embrace this fact the higher our chances of succeeding. In this age, customer feedback is one of the most important (if not THE most!) factors that can fuel your... Read more
London Hotels Report Continued Performance Decline for May 2018
2018-06-15 14:45:36 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourcePreliminary May data from STR shows hotels in London reported occupancy decreased 1% to 82.3%, ADR decreased 4.1% to £146.51 ($195.33) and RevPAR decreased 5% to £120.59 ($160.77). Read more
Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing Hotel Opens
2018-06-15 14:41:46 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the expansion of the Hyatt Regency brand in China with the opening of the first Hyatt Regency property in the capital of China - Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing. Read more
Hong Kong Hotels Report Strong Performance Results for May 2018
2018-06-15 14:35:22 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceBased on preliminary May data from STR, Hong Kong's hotels saw occupancy increase 2.2% to 84.8% during the month. ADR increased 9.2% to 2,336.05 Hong Kong dollars ($297.67) and RevPAR rose 11.6% to HK$1,133.61... Read more
Adrienne Weil Named Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for AHLA
2018-06-15 14:26:53 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the appointment of Adrienne Weil as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, focusing on growing and strengthening partner... Read more
Pod Times Square Launches 45 Pod Pads
2018-06-14 20:03:31 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe micro-apartments are located on the top floors of Pod Times Square, the brand's new flagship property located on the corner of 42nd street and 9th Avenue. Read more
Instagrams Wannabe-Stars Are Driving Luxury Hotels Crazy - The Atlantic
2018-06-14 18:54:04 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHotels are being forced to figure out how to work with a new class of brand-peddling marketers. Read more
HITEC Houston Tuesday General Session Announced - 'Technology and the Power of the C-Suite'
2018-06-14 18:49:44 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceTuesday, June 19 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas USA Read more
US Hotel Occupancy Down 0.2 Percent to 72.9 Percent - Week Ending June 9th - 2018
2018-06-14 17:06:17 +0200 | Source: Hotel News ResourceAverage daily rate increases 2.3 Percent to US$131.38 Read more
