Multi-Brand Hotel Alliance to Grow Portfolio and Enhance Loyalty Programme as Member Data Identifies Strong Demand for More Aspirational Experiences, at Home and Away
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Inside the Waldorf Astoria's $1 billion makeover
This month marks 90 years since the Waldorf Astoria first opened its doors on New York's Park Avenue in 1931, becoming the tallest and largest luxury hotel in the world during an inauspicious time, as the Great Depression cast its long shadow…
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HB on the Scene: CEOs discuss labor crunch at The Lodging Conference
The hospitality industry gathered at The Lodging Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort here, and the atmosphere was one of positivity as everyone was excited to be together to discuss business and spend time with old friends…
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With Summer's Last Breath, Global Hotel Industry Still Gasping for Air
The collective hotel industry is facing a cold, hard truth: attaining the same level of pre-pandemic operational performance will not be measured in days, but months, even years…
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What if Labor Shortage Is a Long-Term Threat to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry?
The U.S. economy finally shows signs of a strong recovery from the pandemic…
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Arash Azarbarzin Named Chief Executive Officer for Highgate
Highgate announced yesterday the appointment of industry pioneer, Arash Azarbarzin, as Chief Executive Officer. The pivotal hire signifies Highgate's increased focus on building a world-class team and expanding its luxury and lifestyle capabilities…
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MMGY: Vaxxed and unvaxxed plan to travel, but differently
MMGY Travel Intelligence, MMGY Global’s research and insights division, has released the findings from the 2021 Fall Edition of its Portrait of American Travelers survey fielded in late July…
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STR and Tourism Economics Upgrade 2021 U.S. Hotel Forecast, Lessen Growth Projections for 2022
Just released at the 13th Annual Hotel Data Conference, STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the U.S. hotel forecast for 2021 as a whole and lessened growth projections for 2022…
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The Covid19 Impact: Keeping Dining Experiences Memorable, Affordable and Profitable
Over the past 35 years of my hospitality career, I have seen a great many things…
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Second Quarter 2021: Are We There Yet?
United States hotel prices have rebounded above their statistical lower bound in all regions except the Mountain states, signaling a return toward their pre-pandemic level—although we are not quite there yet…
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The former Starbucks CEO first worked at a ski lodge. His next moves were both serendipitous and strategic.
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Red Roof Launches New Hometowne Studios Prototype
Red Roof, the leader in economy lodging, unveiled a new prototype for its groundbreaking HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof brand at the 2021 AAHOACON conference of hotel franchisees.
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In $17 billion deal, MGM Resorts sells stake in real estate company
A $17 billion deal announced Wednesday consolidated many of Las Vegas' biggest hotel-casinos under one real estate company.
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The Porsche dynasty is taking on Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in space
Porsche SE, the family holding company that controls Volkswagen Group, is the latest big investor to bet on space's crucial role in developing future technologies.
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Marriott Eliminates Discount For Federal Government Employees
Sometime in the past couple of months Marriott changed the rules for stays on government rates. It used to be that most Marriott properties merely required a guest to be a federal employee to take advantage of a federal government rate…
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Silicon Valley Gets a New Meeting-Ready Hotel
The Ameswell, an independent 255-room property, opened this month close to Google headquarters.
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Preferred launches hotel buyout experiences
To meet the growing demand for private and secluded getaways, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has the launched the WHERE NEXT? Buyouts—the second phase of its global WHERE NEXT? campaign.
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AHLA: Nearly 500,000 hotel jobs won’t return by year-end
Midway through 2021, a new report and state-by-state job loss breakdown released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) find that while leisure travel is starting to return, the hotel industry’s road to recovery from the pandemic is long…
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