A recently published large-scale survey points out that the vast majority of travelers are keen on staying at hotel properties that engage in sustainability (1). Willingness-to-stay (WTS) is important to the extent in which hotels can capitalize on their sustainability endeavors through transparent communication.
WorldHotels™ announces that San Francisco Union Square boutique property Hotel Bijou has joined the brand's Crafted Collection. Hotel Bijou is welcoming guests with best-in-class amenities, personalized concierge services and new hotel packages.
Explore the evolution of the marketing campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact of the crisis on the travel and hospitality industry. The white paper includes insights and analysis from The Leading Hotels of the World’s Chief Marketing Officer Phil Koserowski and the author of Corporate Agility’s Michael Wong.
Mananalu, actor and environmentalist Jason Momoa's water brand, has announced a new partnership with Preferred Hotel Group, which represents more than 1,100 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, to provide an alternative to harmful single use plastic bottled water to its members.
"Property owners are really going to have to focus on consistency, strong reviews, and unique experiences. Travelers want to know that they're going to have a great experience, every time. They should also look into increasing their amenities as well."
Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles, California, United States
The Microtel Lift Incentive Program supports Microtel by Wyndham owners based in the U.S. by offering forgivable note funding of up to $2,000 per room from Wyndham to supplement franchisees' investment in hotel renovations that reflect elements of the brand's new design-forward Moda prototype, which is the first of its kind in the economy select service segment.
The path toward leadership is the road less traveled. Not because there aren’t countless individuals eager and well-equipped to walk it, but because it’s a path that cannot be walked alone. Sure, great ideas help.
"During the pandemic hoteliers have become extremely creative with their offerings. Instead of looking at the limitations many focused on what was still possible and successful initiatives were launched."
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles, California, United States
Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced it will showcase its full suite of internet and guest-facing solutions at AAHOACON. The company recently expanded its product portfolio to address the unique requirements of small-to-mid-tier hotels and help these properties align to new guest expectations post-pandemic.
Lübeck, known as the "City of Seven Spires" for the Gothic churches that punctuate its skyline, is set to become home to an IntercityHotel by 2023. The new build hotel will extend over six storeys and will include 176 rooms, a spacious lobby, a restaurant, a bar and various conference facilities.
The increase in demand for hotel rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a double-edged sword for the U.S. hotel industry.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, urban hotels and hotels located in STR’s top 25 markets led the U.S. in performance, with high occupancy and higher rates courtesy of the leisure and business travelers who flocked to these metro centers.
