Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia's ADR has fully recovered, but occupancy and RevPAR remain below 2019 levels. The primary factor limiting the recovery is the stagnant commercial and group demand segments. However, leisure demand has increased, and the city is preparing to host several large events in the coming years, supporting a positive outlook.
Choice Hotels continues to lead in popular extended stay segment.
As part of the leadership expansion, Signia by Hilton San Jose introduces Diana Haven as the property's new director of marketing. Founder of Ellipses Public Relations and the former director of public relations for The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Diana brings a wealth of expertise to the table with more than 25 years of award-winning experience in the hospitality industry, event production and broadcast media. She has an exceptional track record for developing and executing successful marketing as well as public relations strategies for destinations, restaurant groups and hotels. With an emphasis on community relations and expanding reach to new audiences, her visionary approach to branding, digital marketing, communication and guest engagement will play a pivotal role in elevating the property's market position within the destination.
The property also welcomes Joe Alegre as director of sales and marketing. Alegre brings an extensive sales background and expertise across the West Coast region with more than 30 years' experience. Formerly with a variety of esteemed brands including Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, Autograph Collection and several independent hospitality groups, Alegre's progressive and creative approach, coupled with a deep understanding of marketing dynamics, will reinforce Signia by Hilton San Jose's robust client relationships, accelerate revenue generation and reinforce the property's competitive edge.
An industry veteran with more than 35 years of leadership experience, Ive joins the property as general manager. With former roles including hotel manager of the Hilton Toronto, general manager of the Renaissance Toronto and most recently general manager of Hilton Oakland Airport, Ive's background in operational excellence will help drive efficiency across departments, while his diverse experience will continue to focus on guest programming, satisfaction, and creating an overall elevated experience.
AHLA Foundation has awarded $500,000 in inaugural No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund grants to four community-based organizations that serve human trafficking survivors.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection has appointed Pete Alles as General Manager of its illustrious resort on the Kohala Coast. A seasoned industry leader with over 20 years of hospitality experience - including a tenure as Resort Manager for Mauna Lani - Alles will oversee day-to-day operations and guest experiences at the award-winning property.
Harrah's Resort Southern California is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Fuller to the position of General Manager of Hell's Kitchen. In this new role, Fuller will be responsible for overseeing the restaurant's day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving continued success for the Hell's Kitchen brand.
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 15 July. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 20-24 for the 54th annual IPW—the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the United States.
Defying the expectations of many, the U.S economy has demonstrated resilience driven in part by a solid employment report with stronger than expected wage growth during June, along with continued healthy levels of consumer spending. With this said, the U.S. economy has been slowed by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to tame inflation through a series of interest rate hikes that began early last year. Although trending downward, with inflation remaining above its two percent target, the Federal Reserve is on track to raise interest rates again this month and mull another hike as soon as September. Despite elevated inflation, which is now easing, and ongoing fears of impending economic recession, unemployment rates remain low, and Americans continue to spend money on goods, services, and experiences.
FCS Solutions, global leading provider of hotel technology, announced another addition to its team.
LOGE Camps, the hotel that gets you outdoors, officially announces their latest hotel in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Long considered the Mile High state's best kept recreational secret, LOGE Wolf Creek now provides a launchpad for the outdoor community's biggest passions far from the crowds of Colorado's more established and glitzy mountain towns.
Rowland Cheeks has been named area director of sales marketing & events of Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. In this role, Cheeks is responsible for leading all aspects of sales, marketing and events, including developing processes to improve alignment and optimize Hyatt resources, building community relationships with local businesses, and working with marketing and PR to ensure consistent media messaging and social communication strategy for both properties. He will also manage a team of sales associates to create one-of-a-kind group experiences that reflect the culture of the city and maximize revenue potential for the hotels.
White Lodging and its associates are delighted to announce the on-schedule topping out of San Antonio's inaugural Kimpton Hotel. This construction milestone keeps the 10-story edifice on track, with the project having commenced in October of the previous year. Kimpton San Antonio, situated at 423 S Alamo in downtown San Antonio, is slated to open its doors in the final quarter of 2024.
StepStone Hospitality, a premier management firm with expertise in full-service, select-service, and independent boutique-style hotel and restaurant operations, is thrilled to announce the comprehensive refurbishment of the Fairfield Orlando I-Drive Convention Center, located at 8214 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida. This significant transformation underscores StepStone's commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, particularly for meeting planners in search of an outstanding event venue.
Aloft Hotel El Segundo - Los Angeles Airport, a leading hub for business and leisure voyagers, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive renovation aimed at enhancing the guest experience. The overhaul touched all public spaces and 249 guest accommodations within the hotel.
An homage to the carefully considered and the delightfully distinct. Introducing Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh's Palisociety portfolio, now open in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Le Petit Pali is a bespoke, unique and thoughtfully curated collection of signature hotels that reimagines the small inn experience for today's well-traveled and discerning guest.
The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance from the month prior but lower year-over-year percentage changes, according to June 2023 data from STR.
The New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans Hotel are thrilled to announce the appointment of Rebecca O'Brien, CMP, as the sister properties' new Senior Sales Executive. With an impressive record in the tourism & hospitality industry, O'Brien brings a wealth of New Orleans-centric experience to the hotels, further enhancing the hotels commitment to exceptional customer service and continued success.