How Disney renovated more than 22,000 hotel rooms in 5 years
Renovating a hotel, or even an entire portfolio of hotels, can be a relatively straightforward project from conception to completion…
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How Disney renovated more than 22,000 hotel rooms in 5 years
Renovating a hotel, or even an entire portfolio of hotels, can be a relatively straightforward project from conception to completion…
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Accor in talks to take over French events company Potel & Chabot
Accor in talks to take over French events company Potel & Chabot - Global hotel giant Accor has confirmed it has entered "exclusive" talks to acquire French event and catering specialist Potel & Chabot…
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It’s Time to Digitize Your Hotel Restaurant's Food Safety Management
Learn how to stay compliant with HACCP and FSMA regulations in your hotel restaurant - It’s Time to Digitize Your Hotel Restaurant's Food Safety Management - In the dynamic world of hospitality, one thing remains constant and non-negotiable: food…
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Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces
The sun was shining outside, while inside YOTEL Manchester, MEET UP North was throwing a light on design and blurring boundaries, as Editor Hamish Kilburn, along with three leading designers in their fields, moved – both literally and figuratively –…
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Mandarin Oriental Is About to Open Its First Hotel in Greece—Here’s a Look Inside
The beachfront resort sits within a luxury development in the Peloponnese region. Last February, Mandarin Oriental announced plans to open its first hotel in Greece. Now, the flashy new establishment is accepting reservations…
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Boutique hotels topple bigger rivals as travellers seek more than a bed
Boutique hotels are applying the blowtorch to the traditional big-name brands as travellers seek out more experienced-based holidays in smaller, more intimate properties.
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Hotel Hiring Spree Pays Dividends in Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With average U.S…
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Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter
Hilton is seeing no signs of a slowdown in travel demand. The company said the second quarter was the best booking quarter in its history, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill.
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Look To Hospitality For The Future Of Commercial Real Estate And In-Office Work
When you walk into the 30,000-square-foot space that constitutes Rockbridge’s new headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, there’s a good chance you won’t realize you’re in a private hospitality investment firm…
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Wyndham global RevPAR up 7% in Q2
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' global system grew 4 percent in Q2 2023, reflecting 1 percent growth in the U.S. and 9 percent growth internationally. (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)
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World’s most expensive hotel room costs $75K, critics say it’s ‘gaudy’
The most expensive hotel room in the world will set you back a cool $150,000 for the two-night minimum stay, but after a tour by real estate agent and YouTuber Enes Yilmazer, online critics are declaring it’s not worth it…
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The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
THDP, the interior design studio tasked to reimagine the interiors of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, was inspired by the city’s local (and royal) history, and forms together a meeting of east and west……
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Bookings for last-minute holidays in Ireland jump
Bookings for last-minute holidays in Ireland have jumped due to soaring temperatures in Greece, Italy and Spain, and wildfires in popular destinations such as Rhodes.
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Hapi introduces new infrastructure
Hapi, a hospitality industry platform for fast and cost-effective connectivity between technology systems, has introduced a new infrastructure in partnership with AWS that is providing hotel companies access to critical guest and transactional data…
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This Historic Hotel in Rome Just Got a Modern Italian Makeover. Here’s a Look Inside.
Built in 1905 to host diplomats, the renovation of the historic building gave it a luxe upgrade. Summer in Europe always comes with plenty of new luxury hotel openings. But for years, Rome was mostly left out of the boom. Until now…
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Luxury Pet Friendly Hotel Market Is Booming Worldwide : Hyatt, Rosewood, the Langham
According to HTF MI, the Global Luxury Pet Friendly Hotel Market is expected to see a growth rate of 12.5% and may see a market size of USD 20.46 Billion by 2028, currently pegged at USD 2.61 Billion.
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U.S. hotel commentary – June 2023
June 2023 Top-Line Metrics (percentage change from June 2022)
Occupancy: 69.7% (-0.4%)
Average daily rate (ADR): US$158.40 (+2.3%)
Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$110.33 (+1.9%)
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Water-based wellness is a hot trend these days. And operators of geothermal and mineral springs facilities and resorts in the U.S. are ramping up their offerings, letting enthusiasts know they don’t need to head overseas to get in a healthy soak…
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