Today, Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced that Pyramid Global Hospitality has expanded its long-standing relationship with Knowland, implementing the group data solution in additional properties and utilizing the platform across its Americas portfolio.
Pathfinder Hospitality, a Texas-based hotel owner and operator, is thrilled to announce the addition of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston – Hobby Airport Area as the 16th hotel in its portfolio.
New property brings upscale brand's hallmark design and luxury amenities to growing New England portfolio.
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, a 347-room property on the shores of Lake Washington just south of Seattle, today announced the appointment of Brandon Near as senior chef de cuisine. In his new role, Chef Near will oversee the daily culinary operations at Water's Table, Sip Lounge, Dock & Drink and the Market and create future menus in partnership with the pastry sous chef, Amy Tung, for any dessert items. Chef Near will continue to elevate upon the Water's Table's legacy as a premium lakefront restaurant in Seattle.
Aimbridge Hospitality's Evolution Lifestyle Division Selected as Operator.
Now open, massive resort upgrade includes luxury Casitas and Hacienda Suites, elevated dining outlets, immersive wellness experiences, modern meeting spaces, and more.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today dropped its first and travel industry disrupting new campaign: “Famous Yet Nameless.” The integrated campaign, which will roll out in four phases, marks Sonesta’s first significant effort to continue building name recognition as the brand has quickly become the eighth largest hotel company. Consumers can directly enjoy the company’s commitment through reinvigorated brand like The James, A Sonesta Lifestyle, and new ones that allow travelers to truly value what matters in their travel: Sonesta Essential.
Atlanta’s rise in reputation as the event and convention hub of the southeast, a vision first ignited by the hosting of the 1996 Olympics, reached a zenith in 2019 with the hosting of Super Bowl LIII, marking Atlanta’s second time hosting the Super Bowl in the last 20 years. The data below, provided by the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, illustrate the steady growth in visitors to the city and their spending in the years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. hotel performance came in lower than the previous week and showed weakened comparisons to 2019 on the unfavorable side of a holiday calendar shift, according to STR‘s latest data through 24 December. At the same time, occupancy on the 24th was the highest for any Christmas Eve on record.
U.S. Gross Domestic Product and hotel demand are strongly correlated. Based on data from 1990 through 2019, changes in demand for hotel rooms year over year have mirrored changes in the GDP, a consistent trend over the past 30 years.
What a year. 2022 was a mix of setbacks and recovery, coupled with seemingly contradictory economic and consumer data.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Alabama.
After bottoming out from the effects of the pandemic in April 2020 and facing consistent challenges throughout 2020, Cleveland’s hospitality industry has been steadily recovering throughout 2021 and 2022. A full recovery is expected by 2024, led by strong leisure demand and the return of meeting and group demand.
M3, the hospitality industry's #1 cloud-based financial and data management platform, continues to propel its record growth and has exceeded 7,500 properties utilizing the platform throughout North America. M3 continues to expand its customer base and be a vital tool in the hospitality community with its services targeted to streamline and manage vital property operations.
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on passage of the government-wide funding bill, which includes the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act establishing a new Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce:
The SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kennewick Tri-Cities has opened its doors in Kennewick, Washington, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry - the SureStay Hotel Group®, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers comfort and value while away from home.
Salt Lake City benefits from one of the busiest airports in the western U.S. and a strategic location near several landmarks and tourist attractions, including the Mighty 5. Transient demand to the city surged in 2021 as Utah became a popular drive-to leisure destination, but commercial travel continues to lag behind 2019 levels, similar to the rest of the nation. Commercial demand is expected to return fully by year-end 2023 or the beginning of 2024. Nonetheless, the city has enjoyed increases in demand as the local economy has recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Most notably, the market has enjoyed a significant increase in ADR levels, especially thus far in 2022. In addition to the overall strength of the local economy, Salt Lake City has become a focal point for new development in recent years.
Element by Westin®, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has extended its footprint in Reno, Nevada with the opening of Element Reno Experience District. The 170-suite hotel is owned by PL Hotel Project Owner LLC and managed by Marriott International, Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland. The new-build Element hotel is proud to be green from the ground up and integrates eco-friendly materials and practices into its design, décor and construction.
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) announces that it recently closed on three strategic real estate transactions and provides an update on projects that are scheduled to open in 2023.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the 75-room HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Egg Harbor - Atlantic City Airport in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.