How two hoteliers got a social media boost from documenting inn-provements
There are few things social media loves more than a good makeover…
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Wyndham opens first ECHO Suites extended stay property
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has debuted its extended stay ECHO Suites brand, with a total of 270 properties now in the brand’s development pipeline.
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Francis Ford Coppola has unveiled the latest collection to his travel portfolio, the All-Movie Hotel in Georgia’s Peachtree City, outside of Atlanta.
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Inside European budget brand B&B’s entry into the US
France-based B&B Hotels, which launched into the U.S. lodging space this spring, intends to advance in the domestic market by keeping the same business model that works in Europe.
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The Empire State is implementing a ban on single-use plastic toiletry bottles in hotels. Starting January 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will no longer provide the miniature shampoo and conditioner bottles…
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James Bermingham of Virgin Hotels Collection on growth and synergies
Last year, Virgin Group combined its two hospitality businesses under a new parent brand, Virgin Hotels Collection. The consolidated portfolio comprises the Virgin Hotels brand and the company's ultraluxe Virgin Limited Edition properties. Hotels…
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Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels
Sex trafficking survivors say the hotel chain ignored obvious signs that they were being trafficked to protect its profits. The company is set to face hundreds of lawsuits across the country, write Richard Hall and Alicja Hagopian…
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The inside scoop: George Fleck
We chat to the vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels about its evolving identity and whether there are too many brands out there.
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HotelREZ announces 74 new hotels amidst continued global expansion
HotelREZ, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel representation companies, continues to expand its client base in key international markets with the addition of several prestigious hotels.
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Two of S.F.’s biggest hotels reportedly lose $1 billion in value after owner exits
Two of San Francisco's biggest hotels, Hilton Union Square and Parc 55, have lost $1 billion in value as the city’s critical tourism sector continues a slow recovery, according to a new report.
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Luxe hoteliers tout growth plans at L.E/Miami trade show
Expansion, whether in terms of property count, amenities or geographic scope, emerged as a theme at this year's L.E/Miami trade show, where roughly 2,000 hoteliers, destination marketers, travel advisors and other industry professionals gathered…
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SpringHill Suites scores in soccer market with new partnerships
The all-suite hotel brand announced collaborations with US Youth Soccer and the former US Women's National Team star, Sydney Leroux.
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Branson sells Mallorca Son Valenti hotel to top Danish Banker
Kim Fournais, Saxo Bank’s Founder and CEO, has acquired the hotel property, Son Valenti, which spans more than 200 hectares, from Virgin Hotels Collection under the Virgin Group.
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Aimbridge’s new CEO is busy fixing the company. He’s doing it with a rolling pin.
Imagine a layer cake. Multiple sheets of stacked cake bound by frosting. All the layers are connected, but when the tines of a fork dig in, it can be a deep dive from the top section to the bottom one…
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IHG builds pipeline in Caribbean and Latin America
Supported by a string of development and management partners, IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across Mexico and the Caribbean.
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76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages
More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging…
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The Access Group Expands In North America With Acquisition Of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group
The Access Group, a $1.3bn+ business management software provider, has added global hotel and casino technology specialist SHR to its expanding AI-powered end-to-end platform for hotels.
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U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summer
Europe-bound travelers from the U.S. are doing things differently this summer, putting value at the center of how they strategize their European vacations, industry experts say.
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