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Cornell Nolan School Of Hotel Administration Pillsbury Institute For Hospitality Entrepreneurship Unveils Industry-wide Initiative

The Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship today announced the creation of a network and a series of events, resources, and convenings for entrepreneurial individuals and organizations throughout the hospitality industry. This network will facilitate the sharing of best practices, bridging of funding sources and investing opportunities, and identification of partnership and collaboration opportunities. It was launched with a convening of 50 extraordinary entrepreneurs and thought leaders who traveled from around the country to a one-of-a-kind Summit at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on May 2nd and 3rd.

Cornell
United States
Press Release Sales & Marketing

AAHOA Engages Arkansas Insurance Commissioner to Tackle Insurance Challenges Facing Hoteliers

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) recently hosted a Hospitality Insurance Forum with leaders in Arkansas to address the industry’s significant insurance challenges plaguing hoteliers. The forum centered on developing creative strategies to alleviate the burden of insurance premiums, facilitating greater access to insurance resources, and fostering an environment of increased accessibility.

AAHOA
Arkansas, United States
Appointment

David Martins has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the five-star hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills announced the newest addition to the executive team with the recent appointment of David Martins as director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Martins is responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives at the award-winning property, along with achieving sales growth, developing new and existing markets, and driving commercial performance. Most recently, he oversaw sales and marketing at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.

Waldorf Astoria
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Development Rebranding

Accor unveils its first Handwritten Collection address in the United States

San Francisco, a city renowned for its commercial hubs and cultural sites, will become the first destination in the United States for one of Accor's newest brands, Handwritten Collection. Owned and operated by San Francisco based Frame Ventures, Hotel Stratford is a charming European-style boutique property set against the backdrop of bustling Union Square on the renowned Powell Street cable car line. The property becomes Accor's third hotel in San Francisco, joining the Fairmont properties atop Nob Hill and at Ghirardelli Square.

Handwritten Collection
San Francisco, California, United States
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U.S. hotel commentary - March 2024

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 2.2% year over year (YoY) in March, marking the first such decline since February 2021. The decrease was due in part to an extra Sunday—the lowest performing day of the week—on the calendar as well as the Easter calendar shift from April in 2023 to March this year. Even with those factors, there were still declines earlier in the month when calendar composition was not an issue, which is reason for caution moving forward. Additionally, Las Vegas continued to be an impactful factor on U.S. performance with 3.1% of the national room supply. Removing Las Vegas from the equation, March RevPAR declined 1.2% YoY.

CoStar
United States
Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

Checking the Changes to Hawaiian Luxury with the Halekulani

For those who are unfamiliar, the Halekulani is (pardon the alliteration) a hallmark of Hawaiian hospitality, with the property acting as the keystone for the densely populated beach tourism area of Waikiki in Honolulu. At 453 rooms and suites, the luxury hotel has a time-honored history, first established in 1917 and now comprising five buildings and three signature restaurants, all with an unparalleled onsite experience. Further to this article, the property closed completely for an 18-month renovation at the outset of the pandemic in 2020.

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By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Appointment

Sean Olmstead has been appointed as General Manager at Dream Downtown

Dream Downtown, a lifestyle hotel with a talented staff that knows the ins and outs of New York City, announces the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new General Manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles to Dream, focusing on upholding the hotel's reputation as a premier lifestyle brand, maximizing revenue, and overseeing day-to-day operations. From a young age, Olmstead was passionate about service and hospitality, leading with positivity and looking forward to learning and collaborating with others.

Dream Hotels
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu Opens

Designed for the rhythm of life, Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu opens its doors May 1, as the third property to open nationally from Hilton's new stylish contemporary lifestyle brand. The 130-room hotel echoes the surrounding upbeat NuLu neighborhood with lively settings for social gatherings and events for locals and travelers alike, as well as stylish spaces to rest and recharge. Refuel at the hotel's two dining options — Moonsong Bar + Café on the first floor and High Stakes Grill, a full-service rooftop restaurant and event space with stellar skyline views.

Tempo by Hilton
Louisville, Kentucky, United States