Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, an award-winning luxury resort and culinary haven sprawling over 700-acres in Southern Napa Valley is pleased to announce the promotion of Anthony Stagnaro to Executive Chef.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, the area's premier 5-star resort and luxury landmark, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Bloznalis Ellis as the property's Director of Group and Catering Sales. In her role, Bloznalis Ellis will spearhead sales for the hotel's group events, as well as oversee weddings, social events, and corporate catering gatherings.
Noble House, a collection of 18 diverse properties across North America, has been a Revinate customer for a decade, using Revinate Guest Feedback to manage online reviews and guest surveys, Cart Abandonment to convert unbooked Web visitors and Revinate Reservation Sales, RezForce and Lifecycle to nurture leads, coach agents and drive revenue on the voice channel. In March of 2019, the group added Revinate Marketing to its toolset, excited by the opportunity to unify all the data across the entire portfolio. Little did they know at the time of purchase that Revinate would soon become their most powerful driver of direct revenue.
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 14 October.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand openings of four new Sonesta Simply Suites locations this week.
Camelback Resort, a year-round recreational destination nestled in the Pocono Mountains, has named Terry Bechtold its new vice president of operations. In his new position, Bechtold will oversee and direct all resort departments, including its lodge, housekeeping, front desk, retail, Camelbeach and all recreational activities, including skiing, snowtubing, mountain coaster, summer tubing, ziplines and more.
Serge Ditesheim has been appointed as General Manager at One&Only Moonlight Basin, currently under development in Montana set to welcome guests in Winter 2024/2025. The first One&Only resort to open in the United States promises a wild sense of adventure amidst the breath-taking mountains of Montana. Located between the iconic Lone Peak and the Spanish Peaks with access to Big Sky's world-class skiing, One&Only Moonlight Basin will be the first alpine resort for the ultra-luxury collection. Serge is joining the resort from One&Only Mandarina in Mexico, where he oversaw the successful opening of the resort in 2019 and its positioning as one of the most desirable resort destinations in North America, driving remarkable success and industry recognition, with inclusion in the prestigious Travel + Leisure's Readers' 25 Favourite Resorts in Mexico in 2023 and most recently The World's 50 Best Hotels list as the Best Resort in North America. Prior to joining Kerzner, he held multiple General Manager positions in Vietnam, and the West Indies while working for Aman Resorts and Azerai Resorts. A seasoned hospitality leader with a deep understanding of One&Only brand values, Serge Ditesheim possesses the experience and knowledge to lead the pivotal opening of One&Only Moonlight Basin for the brand.
One&Only Resorts has promoted Sergio Pereira as Regional Managing Director of Americas, overseeing strategic development for the brand's portfolio in North America. Sergio joined Kerzner International in 2017 as Resort Manager at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco, before being appointed General Manager for the resort in 2019 and then promoted to oversee One&Only Palmilla in 2021. In this new role, Sergio will continue leading the team at One&Only Palmilla, while also ensuring that all hotel operations, sales and marketing, and hotel initiatives in the region are carried out to the highest level of Kerzner brand standards. Additionally, he will be responsible for representing Kerzner International in the Americas, while providing mentorship and direction to all General Managers and Executive Leaders at properties in the region, including One&Only Mandarina and One&Only Moonlight Basin, in addition to One&Only Palmilla. Sergio's commitment, dedication and passion for One&Only, will ensure the continued elevation and success of the region as he steps into his new role as Regional Managing Director of Americas.
The Experience-Driven Brand Will Open Its Seventh Hotel - Its First in Washington, D.C. - in 2024
L'Auberge Del Mar, a storied coastal gem in the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection, today announced the appointment of Larry Monaco, its new executive chef. Bringing more than two decades of passion and culinary expertise to his role, Monaco helms the kitchen of the property's celebrated signature restaurant, Adelaide, and oversees the complete L'Auberge Del Mar culinary experience, inclusive of in-room dining and offerings for meetings, events and weddings.
Today, Angelenos Protecting Hospitality (APH) officially launched. APH is the lead group that will work with Los Angeles voters and stakeholders to defeat a ballot initiative that would force all hotels in the city to house homeless people next to paying guests.
The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results from the previous month, according to September 2023 from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Discover an unparalleled experience of iconic splendor as The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas proudly announces the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Masterfully crafted by Texas-based design firm, Rottet Studio, every detail exudes luxury, warmth, tradition, and monumental grandeur. Poised to redefine the standards of opulence, the hotel's reimagination includes enhanced comforts to all 218 guest rooms and suites, refinements to the lobby, public areas, and corridors as well as to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Drawing inspiration from Dallas' storied past, the Forbes Five-Star hotel aims to create a captivating sense of place, inviting guests and locals alike to embark on a journey of elegance and timeless allure.
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Amadeus, a global leader in hospitality technology, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index. The third quarter of this year shows the top 25 U.S. markets have recovered 99.1 percent for group business compared to the same time in 2019. Group bookings are calculated using occupancy and average daily rate (ADR.)
Michael Hogan has been named as the new general manager of Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter. Located at 10 West RiverCenter Blvd in Covington, Kentucky, the 321-room hotel is managed by Spire Hospitality.
Grand Hyatt Vail, a 285-room all-seasons resort at the base of Vail Mountain, announces the appointment of Kevin Shields to General Manager. Shields will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and maintaining the property's reputation for five-star hospitality and personalized service.
It seems like we’re on an economic rollercoaster right now and the big question is when we get off. When does inflation cool? We dig into the latest data to help determine if a soft landing really is where we’re heading.
The 515-room Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek today announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-million-dollar renovation that will transform and upgrade the hotel to like-new status. During this phase, the top-to-bottom project focused on completely revitalizing all guest rooms, hallways and bathrooms. The hotel is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company and operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company.
Key Takeaways: Top Line Metrics August RevPAR declined 0.7% on a 1.7% decline in occupancy. Urban locations posted the strongest RevPAR growth, up 3.7% but remained below 2019 levels. Summer travel trends remained consistent in July and August. Real RevPAR continues to decline as nominal RevPAR lags inflation. The spread between real and nominal RevPAR increased to 17.3 p.p. versus 14.1 p.p. in August of 2022. However, the pace of the spread widening appears to have abated. Total revenue growth continued to outpace RevPAR growth. In July, total revenue rose 2.5%. Unfortunately, gross operating profit margins and profit dollars remained under pressure declining 1.8 p.p. and 2.5%, respectively, year over year. Current Trends U.S. loan origination was down again in August versus 2022. The pace of loan origination slowed in August to 11 vs. 17 a year ago. Hotel spreads narrowed to 419 bps from 478 bps in July and below the post-pandemic average of 458 bps. Hotel job openings continue to decline, lowering wage growth. July hotel job openings fell to 19 from a high of 29 in December. August hotel wages increased 4.7% vs. 9.0% in 2022. National wage gains are still outpacing RevPAR and airfare growth. CBRE raises combined 2023/2024 GDP outlook. CBRE raised its 2023/2024 outlook from 1.9% in June to 2.7% in September. The 2025 GDP forecast was negatively revised from 2.3% to 2.0%. Food for Thought The international inbound and outbound travel gap is narrowing. While still a headwind, the spread between inbound and outbound international visitation narrowed to 25.1 p.p. as Asian travelers continue to return to the U.S., now 69% of 2019 levels. Office attendance rose post Labor Day but not materially. Office attendance rose to 50.3% in the week following Labor Day, suggesting that material gains in the near-term are unlikely. Houston posted the strongest office attendance at 61%, while San Jose was 40%. STR demand growth continues to exceed hotel demand growth. Hotel demand growth declined 1.3% in August while short-term rental demand rose 7.6%, suggesting that short-term rentals continue to take share from hotels. Looking for a PDF of this Content?