STR: U.S. hotel ADR and RevPAR reached record highs in 2022
The U.S. hotel industry reported average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) that were the highest for any year on record, according to 2022 data from STR.
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Mark Dickerson has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of the energetic Midtown neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dickerson as the property's new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, Mark will oversee all sales, revenue and marketing initiatives for the hotel and its food and beverage concepts, Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen and Rowdy Tiger Rooftop.
Hospitality Icon Bruce White Dies at 70
Bruce White, hospitality industry icon and Founder and Chairman of White Lodging, has died at the age of 70 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer.
Cendyn named 2023 a “Best Place to Work” by Built In
Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, earned several “Best Places to Work” awards from the professional platform Built In for workplace quality in multiple locations. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes — from startups to those in enterprise markets — and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.
Lindsay Meckler has been appointed as Director of Catering at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
As Director of Catering and Conference Services, Meckler is a true veteran in the events world with over a decade of hospitality experience and a 360 view of hotel events including catering sales, conference services, and the client side after working as a corporate meeting planner. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, she worked for a variety of brands including Walt Disney World, Westin and Sheraton before finding her home with Four Seasons.
Brad Daniels has been promoted to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore fortifies the food and beverage team with the promotion of Brad Daniels to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Having been an integral part of the team since joining in early 2020 as Director of Banquets, he was the ideal candidate for the newly created position.
Tristan Baker has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
As Executive Chef, Baker will oversee all culinary operations of the Hotel, including activations, in-room dining, special events, banquets, pool, and wellness. A South African native, Baker brings more than 15 years of culinary experience working in first-class hotels and resorts. His career has taken him around the world, including leadership positions at the Ritz Carlton in both Naples, Florida and the Grand Cayman. No stranger to the brand, Baker was a part of the opening culinary team for Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and served as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort Nevis where he oversaw Coral Grill and their popular Dive & Dine Program. Prior to Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, he served as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. There he liaised with the entire culinary team through the transformation of Allium into Adorn, the property's signature, globally inspired restaurant.
Aspen Skiing Company’s Hospitality Division Rebrands to Aspen Hospitality
Three years ago, Aspen Skiing Company, a leading operator of ski resorts in North America, introduced its hospitality division, The Little Nell Hotel Group. Today, the group has been rebranded as Aspen Hospitality to reflect the scale and breadth of this growing division.
She Has a Deal Announces SHaDPitch Today’s Woman Completes Hotel Acquisition
Officials of She Has a Deal (SHaD), a real estate investment platform that creates new pathways to hotel ownership and development for women, today announced that 2022 SHaDPitch Today’s Woman competitor, Amina Gilyard James, acquired the 70-room Quality Inn in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis, Tenn.
Fireside Chat at United States Conference of Mayors Highlights Productive ESG Partnerships with the Hotel Industry
The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted a conversation today between American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. The discussion outlined the importance of partnerships between the hotel industry and local leaders in working together on innovative sustainability programs—now and into the future.
Springboard Hospitality Launches Refreshed Brand Identity and All New Direct-to-Consumer Website
Springboard Hospitality, a premier hospitality management company with 40 hotels in 10 states, today unveiled a refreshed brand identity and all-new website. Recently acknowledged by Hotel Management magazine as one of the top hotel management companies in the country, Springboard Hospitality is hyper-focused on managing lifestyle hotels in urban and leisure markets. The relaunch of the company’s identity and website marks a new wave for the management company as a leader in the independent and lifestyle market. Featuring user-friendly destination and trip planning tools and a tech-forward approach, the new website invites intrepid travelers to discover and interact with Springboard’s range of hospitality experiences.
First Hospitality Grows Hotel Portfolio 25% In 2022
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, realized significant growth in 2022, increasing hotels under management by 25%. The company expanded into three new markets, bringing First Hospitality’s diverse portfolio of branded and independent properties to over 50 hotels across 11 states.
The Hotel Group Adds Two Downtown Seattle Hyatt Hotels to its Management Portfolio
The Hotel Group, a leading national hotel management, investment, and development company and affiliate of Hotel Equities is growing its Pacific Northwest hotel management portfolio with the addition of two centrally located Seattle Hyatt branded hotels.
STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 January
U.S. hotel performance rose from the previous week and showed mixed comparisons against 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 14 January.
Matthew Slippoy has been appointed as General Manager at Tempo by Hilton Times Square
Hilton has named Matthew Slippoy as the general manager of Tempo by Hilton Times Square, scheduled to open in the second half of 2023. Located at 47th Street and Broadway at TSX Broadway, the property will mark the global premiere of Hilton's newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton.
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Completes Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, a warmly, inviting upscale hotel with 428 elegant guest rooms has announced the completion of their multi-million dollar renovation. Hilton Alexandria Mark Center's refresh included the debut of the new Sushi Bar and Marketplace, revitalized lobby and public spaces, guest rooms, and meetings and event rooms.
CCPA, CPRA and the changing privacy landscape
The protection of customer data is a crucial component of every hotelier’s digital strategy. Given the recent passage of new legal provisions in California, online privacy concerns are more important than ever. What are the new measures, and how will they impact the hospitality business? Here’s what you need to know.
STR: U.S. hotel performance for December 2022
The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance from the month prior but improved comparisons with 2019, according to December 2022 data from STR.
Sonesta Expands Select-Service Segment Footprint With Launch Of “Sonesta Essential”
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the debut of Sonesta Essential, a new Upper-Midscale Select-Service segment brand which is now available to franchise in the U.S.
Valor Hospitality Partners Expands Management Portfolio in Florida and Texas
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global full-service hotel management company announced today the addition of the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida and Hilton College Station and Conference Center in College Station, Texas, to its growing property management portfolio. With more than 90 hospitality projects globally, the addition of both properties under the Valor Hospitality Partners umbrella furthers the brand’s commitment to expansion across the United States.