Wilson, Arkansas has welcomed the opening of a new boutique luxury hotel, The Louis. This opulent hotel located at Three Cross Street, boasts a collection of five private cottages and 16 rooms, including three grand suites, all of which offer an unforgettable experience of Southern charm and hospitality. Guestroom reservations for The Louis open as of May 16, 2023.
In the Q1 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report, that as a group, year-over-year the hotel construction pipeline has grown in the Top 25 Markets in the U.S. The top five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines at the close of the first quarter are led by Dallas with, record-high project and room counts of 184 projects/21,810 rooms. Following are Atlanta with 144 projects/18,242 rooms, Los Angeles with 118 projects/19,066 rooms, Phoenix with 117 projects/16,100 rooms, and Nashville with 115 projects/15,354 rooms.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites property in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. Located within five miles of its namesake, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites O'Hare Airport offers flexible, modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers passing through the Windy City and for those enjoying a longer stay.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) concluded its 67th Annual Convention in Las Vegas last week with new brand announcements, award recognition for top hotels in Choice's global portfolio, and a clear vision for continued growth and success in the year ahead – reflecting Choice's strategy of strengthening its entire system with new hotels entering and reinvesting in the guest experience following its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas.
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named "America's Best Beach," the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge.
Omni Hotels & Resorts introduces their newest hotel with top-of-the-class guest rooms, grade-A restaurants, bars, pool deck, the largest ballroom in Tempe and more.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.
Fortune’s CFO Daily recently profiled Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development in a piece about Marriott’s brand-new global headquarters. Leeny led Fortune on a behind-the-scenes tour of the building.
The industry’s outsized role in bolstering the U.S. economy is clear. Direct travel spending totaled $1.2 trillion in 2022, which produced an economic footprint of $2.6 trillion—a return to 2019 levels. Travel directly employed 8 million Americans and supported nearly 15 million jobs.
The hospitality sector, in particular, is sensitive to current challenges in the broader economy: rising interest rates, higher inflation and a tight labor market. Even so, the industry is making strides in the post-pandemic new normal as the focus shifts to high-end, experience-rich destinations in the luxury segment.
Mr. Erkoc joins Highgate and The Newbury after previously serving as the Director of Rooms at Wayfarer Hotel DTLA, where he successfully recruited, onboarded and trained the Rooms Division team. Prior to Wayfarer DTLA, he was the Assistant General Manager at Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa, Director of Housekeeping at UCLA Luskin Hotel and Conference Center, and Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Operations at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. In his role at The Newbury, he will be overseeing all the activities of the rooms division, including housekeeping, front office, concierge and guest relations.
The Newbury Boston is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Rouleau to Hotel Manager at the storied Boston hotel.
Mr. Driscoll joins The Newbury from within Highgate, having most recently been Complex Director of Engineering overseeing The Arcadian Hotel Brookline and Marriot Courtyard Cambridge. Before his career at Highgate, he was the Senior Maintenance Manager at Avalon Bay Communities, Director of Engineering at Cliffhouse Maine, and Director of Engineering at Royal Sonesta. In his new role, he will be overseeing the engineering team at The Newbury Boston, managing contractors and special projects, and ensuring the hotel meets all luxury facility standards.
A multimillion-dollar transformation is underway at Iowa's only Hyatt Regency, with a planned completion by late summer 2023. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center's renovation features a complete makeover of the guest rooms and a reimagined and highly curated food and beverage experience—all designed to deliver a market-leading hospitality experience.
The Forum Hotel boasts 198 guest rooms and 10 suites, 22,000 square feet of meeting and events spaces and classrooms, a flourishing arboretum and botanical garden, and two state-of-the-art dining concepts led by executive chef Eric Brownlee. Birch & Bloom, a modern American steakhouse, works in partnership with local growers, butchers and purveyors to provide the freshest choice cuts and seasonal produce. The Good Sport, a lively neighborhood beer bar, offers an array of familiar pub fare and several beers from local breweries and tap houses.
New Waterloo, a dynamic, growing, independent hotel management company is announcing further expansion into new markets. The Austin-based hotel group will be taking over management for Hotel Revival in Baltimore, MD starting in May of this year. New Waterloo currently owns and operates South Congress Hotel, Otoko, Maie Day, La Condesa, Sway, Café No Sé, Mañana, Il Brutto, and Butler Pitch & Putt. The group also manages El Rey Court in Santa Fe, NM, and Waymore’s Guest House in Nashville, TN. Along with their expansion into Baltimore, New Waterloo is slated to open Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, TX, and two restaurant concepts in Aspen, CO, all in 2023. The strategic expansion will allow New Waterloo to leverage its growing platform around its mission of intentionally empowering and getting behind the choices of people and communities - building hospitality business models that sustain lasting social impact.
Years of underinvestment in the Federal Aviation Administration has led to an air travel system that is struggling under intense and growing demand—as a record-breaking season for summer travel approaches.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced today it will open a new boutique hotel in New York City, marking the brand's second in the market. Set to open in fall 2023, Kimpton Hotel Theta will serve as an oasis for business and leisure guests seeking respite in the heart of the city's Theater District.
In 2022, Boise's convention industry flourished thanks to expanded Boise Airport routes. Despite lacking a large convention hotel, Boise hotels enjoyed a remarkable rise in RevPAR in 2022, with Downtown hotels surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, Micron Technology's expansion and the city's growth in tech and commercial development bode well for Boise's economic future.
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through 22 April.