Latest Hotel Industry News
Plans for Travel and Vacation over the Next Six Months Increase in November for the Fourth Month in a Row
2018-11-13 20:28:44 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe e-forecasting.com's earliest and final monthly US consumer confidence fell in November, following today's update of the largest in scope and size consumer survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Read more
La Quinta by Wyndham Opens Seven New Hotels in Third Quarter
2018-11-13 18:37:57 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe latest La Quinta additions in South Jordan and Kanab, Utah; Opelika and Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Aberdeen, Md.; Duncanville, Texas; and Columbus, Miss., bring the brands U.S. footprint to nearly 900 hotels. Read more
Tommy Lai Named CEO for GHM
2018-11-13 18:30:05 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe Singapore native will assume some responsibilities currently managed by GHM co-founder and president Hans R. Jenni, but the primary motivation for Lai's appointment is to spearhead the development... Read more
300 Acre Margaritaville Resort Orlando Opening January 2019
2018-11-13 18:24:49 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe mega resort destination, being developed by Encore Capital Management, spans over 300-acres and includes four main components: Margaritaville Hotel,Margaritaville Cottages, Sunset Walk shopping, dining and... Read more
Graduate Seattle Hotel Opens
2018-11-13 18:14:20 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceGraduate Hotels announced that Graduate Seattle officially opens its doors today. The 16-story, 154-room hotel is located on Brooklyn Avenue in Seattle's University District. Read more
Hotel Riu Palace Boavista Opens in Cape Verde
2018-11-13 18:08:29 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThis is the Mallorca-based chain's third establishment on the island of Boa Vista, and its fifth on the Cape Verde archipelago in Africa Read more
The Robin Hood of Algorithms - Why LinkedIn's New Feed Could Be a Game Changer for Marketers - HubSpot
2018-11-13 17:55:43 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceThe changes were spurred when the professional networking site discovered that the top 1% of content creators - also known as power users, or perhaps influencers - were receiving the vast majority of engagement with... Read more
Patrick Duda Named Vice President Enterprise Digital Capabilities for Hilton Grand Vacations
2018-11-13 17:44:11 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceMost recently, Duda worked in the highly competitive auto and home insurance industry, where he helped advance digital, customer experience and data-oriented capabilities for Erie Insurance, a Fortune 500 company. He... Read more
Message to the Travel Industry: Here Comes the Chinese Tourist 2.0 - Jing Travel
2018-11-13 17:39:23 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceCashing in on outbound Chinese travelers is a challenge these days. Research in recent years has shown that the appetite for outbound travel is still strong and that people are traveling more frequently. But Chinese... Read more
Swietlana Cahill Named General Manager for Hilton Long Beach
2018-11-13 17:31:31 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceCahill's extensive hospitality career includes properties in five states, spanning well-known brands and boutique hotels, including The Peabody Memphis in Tennessee. Read more
Work-Life Balance Report - One in Four Working Americans Have Nine+ Days of Vacation Remaining This Year
2018-11-13 17:22:45 +0100 | Source: Hotel News Resource40 percent report that after events of 2018, they need a trip to relax; Wedding-related travel ranks as top PTO regret Read more
YOTEL Announces Hotel in Porto
2018-11-13 16:51:31 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceToday YOTEL announced plans to operate a new hotel in Porto, due to open in 2019. The hotel will be located on Rua de Gonçalo Cristóvão, in the heart of the traditional centre of Porto, adjacent... Read more
Conrad Washington, DC Hotel to Open February 2019 at CityCenterDC
2018-11-13 16:42:01 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceConrad Washington, DC today announced it is now accepting reservations for guests, meetings and events in anticipation of its opening in February 2019. Read more
Hampton Inn by Hilton Chattanooga East Ridge Opens
2018-11-13 16:26:35 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceVision Hospitality Group, Inc. opened the 88-room Hampton by Hilton located in East Ridge, Tennessee. The hotel is part of the 50-acre Jordan Crossing development that will include over 300,000 square feet of retail,... Read more
87% Of People Are More Likely to Do Business With Travel Websites That Offer Personalized Experiences
2018-11-13 16:08:07 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceWebsite personalization has been proven to improve conversion rates and direct bookings for hotel properties. Rather than having one broad message, personalization tactics allow you to segment site visitors by shared... Read more
MCR and BLT Close $647.5 Million Portfolio Financing For 53 Hotels
2018-11-13 15:49:05 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceA joint venture of MCR and Building and Land Technology (BLT) has completed a $647.5 million financing across a 5,958-guestroom national portfolio of 53 Marriott and Hilton select service and extended stay hotels... Read more
London Hotels Report 13.4 Percent RevPAR for October 2018
2018-11-13 15:37:57 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceLondon hotel occupancy increased 6.7% to 89.1% in October, preliminary monthly data from STR shows. ADR climbed 6.2% to 160.13 ($206.45) and RevPAR jumped 13.4% to 142.73 ($184.02). Read more
Jin Jiang International and Sino-Cee Fund Acquire 50+ Percent of Shares in Radisson Hospitality
2018-11-13 14:16:07 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceToday, a consortium led by Jin Jiang International Holdings Co., Ltd (Jin Jiang International) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Radisson Hospitality, Inc. Read more
Cambria Hotel Announced for Alpharetta, Georgia
2018-11-12 20:11:12 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with an affiliate of HB Capital Management LLC, to develop a Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia. The five-story, 144-room upscale hotel is slated... Read more
Hard Rock Launches New Hotel Brand
2018-11-12 19:59:04 +0100 | Source: Hotel News ResourceHard Rock International announced Reverb by Hard Rock - the brand's entrance into the select service hotel category. Read more
