Newly Renovated Suites Unveiled at the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce three newly renovated suites at the 413-room luxury property.
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Neville Erasmus has been appointed as General Manager at Delta by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront
Prior to joining Delta by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront, Erasmus most recently served as the general manager of the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel, one of the city's most popular, centrally located accommodations. He was also general manager of Atlanta's acclaimed Château Elan Winery & Resort, where he oversaw a $25 million comprehensive renovation and spearheaded leadership for its 10 bars and restaurants, 40,000-square-feet of meeting space, 35,000-square-foot European spa and championship golf & tennis center.
Elvira Skomorowska has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
The Union Station Nashville Yards, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel and historic former train station in downtown Nashville, is delighted to announce the appointment of Elvira Skomorowska as the hotel's new Director of Sales & Marketing. A highly experienced leader in luxury historic hotels, Skomorowska will spearhead sales and marketing operations for the property's 125 guest suites, meeting rooms, on-site restaurant and lobby bar.
How Three—or Four—Factors Have Combined to Increase Travel's Affordability
Below, we take a deep dive into the data and what it means for travel.
By Aaron Szyf, Economist, U.S. Travel Association
National Hospitality Services and Hotel Equities Announced they have Assumed Management of Two Hotels in North Dakota
National Hospitality Services (NHS), a leading hospitality management company and an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), is thrilled to announce its recent addition of two hotels: MainStay Suites in Williston and Candlewood Suites an IHG hotel in Bismarck, both situated in the heart of North Dakota.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 July
U.S. hotel performance declined slightly from the previous week but showed improved comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 29 July. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Three Franchise Companies in the U.S. Dominate the Hotel Construction Pipeline and Openings Through 2025
According to the most recent United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), in the second quarter of 2023, the franchise companies with the largest pipelines in the U.S. are Marriott International (Marriott) with 1,511 projects/181,632 rooms, Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) with record high project and room counts of 1,470 projects/164,848 rooms, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) with 811 projects/80,516 rooms. These three franchise companies comprise 68% of all projects in the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline.
hihotels Signs Four More Properties
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, has continued its growth this year by signing four properties to the system – three Scottish Inns in Texas and a Red Carpet Inn & Suites in New Jersey.
Flip.to joins Choice Hotels as a Qualified Vendor (QV) to directly help franchises accelerate growth and drive profitability
Flip.to, the marketing platform that helps reach, inspire, and win over travelers, is excited to announce it is now a Choice Hotels® Qualified Vendor (QV). The development lets Choice’s portfolio of legacy brands in the U.S. tap Flip.to to drive direct channel growth and convert LTR to revenue growth with impact tracked to reservations and in real time.
George Terpilowski has been appointed as General Manager at Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta - the leading luxury hotel in Atlanta's affluent Buckhead community - proudly announces the appointment of George Terpilowski as General Manager to its executive team. Boasting over three decades of industry experience, the hospitality veteran will play a significant role in the hotel's continued success, overseeing all aspects of the 422-room property, including everything from financial performance and guest experience to reinforcing the brand, while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
Salamander Collection Launches Evolution of its Brand
The Salamander Collection today announced the evolution of its unique brand. Founded by renowned business leader Sheila Johnson, the distinct and expanding company has re-branded to mark the 10-year anniversary of its flagship resort in Virginia.
Austin Luckett has been appointed as General Manager at MOLLIE Aspen
MOLLIE Aspen, a new 68-room boutique hotel opening this Winter in downtown Aspen, Colorado, is pleased to announce the appointment of its inaugural General Manager, Austin Luckett.
AAHOA Backs Best Practices, Enhanced Reporting Requirements to End Human Trafficking
Hotels and motels are on the front lines of preventing and intercepting human sex and labor trafficking. AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, has been working with its 20,000 members to promote awareness and prevention strategies for trafficking.
Matt Korsos has been appointed as General Manager at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton (7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105), the 268-room hotel in Clayton, MO, announces the appointment of Matt Korsos as the hotel's new general manager. Korsos brings over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience to his position at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton with executive leadership at Magnolia Hotel (CoralTree Hospitality) in St. Louis, MO, and Hancock Hotel (First Hospitality Group) in Findlay, OH. In his new role, Korsos oversees the daily operations of the hotel, along with the hotel's European-inspired restaurant, Cafe la Vie.
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Unveils the Residence Inn Fairfield Napa
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Unveils the Residence Inn Fairfield Napa, its 84th Hotel Offering Luxurious Accommodations in Fairfield, CA
Atlanta and Dallas Among Top Markets for New Hotel Openings Through 2025
According to the United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) for Q2 2023, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are Dallas with a record-high 184 projects/21,501 rooms, Atlanta with 141 projects/17,993 rooms, Phoenix with 119 projects/16,107 rooms, Nashville with 116 projects/15,346 rooms, and Los Angeles with 112 projects/17,797 rooms.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Opens Downtown Charleston’s Tallest Event Venue, The View at Morrison Yard
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has opened a new event space, The View at Morrison Yard in Charleston, SC. Located on the top floor of the newly developed Morrison Yard building at 850 Morrison Dr., The View is the tallest event venue on the Charleston Peninsula, boasting a 180-degree view of the Charleston Harbor, including the iconic Ravenel Bridge spanning the surrounding Cooper River.
AC Hotel® San Rafael Brings New Downtown Destination And Rooftop Bar To Marin County
Located just 18 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County, San Rafael is getting its first downtown hotel destination with the opening of AC Hotel® San Rafael on Wednesday, August 2. Located at 1201 Fifth Avenue on the corner of 5th Avenue and B Street, the hotel features 140 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor meeting space and several food and beverage outlets, including the city's first rooftop bar, Above Fifth. A destination for locals and visitors alike between San Francisco, Marin County and wine country, AC Hotel San Rafael invites guests to experience unpretentious style and purposeful design through thoughtfully crafted accommodations, working spaces and F&B experiences that are quintessentially Northern California.
Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Underway On 50-year-old Landmark, Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection By Hilton
A multi-million-dollar renovation is underway on Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton, a landmark 50-year-old property located in the picturesque seaside community of La Jolla, CA. The project is slated for completion in November 2023, and includes a revamp of each of the property's 110 guestrooms and suites, 1,600 square feet of meetings and events space, and 11th floor which will include the opening of Sea & Sky, a penthouse level fine dining restaurant replacing the hotel's existing eatery Cusp Dining & Drinks. The property remains open over the duration of construction, and multiple floors of newly redesigned guestrooms are currently completed and available for immediate reservation.
The Celebrated Lennox Hotels Miami Beach Unveils Soft Renovations and New Guest Experiences
The mid-1930s Art Deco hotel welcomes guests to explore soft upgrades to its 118 contemporary rooms and lobby, a new summer menu at in-house restaurant Amalia, and the launch of its wellness programing.