Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Jatin Saraiya has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Fishers. Mr. Saraiya brings over 19 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the general manager of the Ramada by Wyndham in Staten Island, New York.
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, released its U.S. monthly meetings and events data for November, reporting that November 2022 achieved 103.1 percent of November 2019 volume, exceeding monthly pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Knowland reports November this year with 122.5 percent growth over November 2021. In line with native seasonality, November 2022 declined by 11 percent over October 2022.
Davidson Resorts, the highly specialized operating vertical under Davidson Hospitality Group, has been selected by JEMB Realty to operate Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The oceanfront resort is comprised of 343 guest rooms; three restaurants and bars; Pallavi spa; nearly 22,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, premier resort pool; fitness center; retail shops and more.
Premier Gold Coast hotel introduces new dining concepts, and unveils updates to guest rooms, suites, lobby and spa.
As the travel industry recovery continues to accelerate, hospitality professionals are seeking ideas and insights to guide them in developing and driving commercial strategies to maximize profitability. The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas is primed to address this need with a full slate of educational opportunities for 2023 designed to foster continued growth through best practice sharing in today’s commercial disciplines of sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution.
Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an $11 million-dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. This renovation enriches the guest experience and further establishes the hotel as a leader in the Northern Virginia market. This includes a newly renovated lobby, a modernized fitness center, two new junior ballrooms, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a new restaurant and cocktail lounge - Tandem. The 16-story hotel located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive is owned by Lakewood Hotel Group and managed by Marriott International, Inc.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the all-encompassing resort located along Northwest Florida's Gulf coast, announces Angelina Covington as the newly appointed General Manager. Covington brings a strong knowledge of the hospitality industry and the local area to the role, in which she will focus on improving the overall guest experience, managing revenues, and overseeing the hotel's daily operations.
Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an $11 million-dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. This renovation enriches the guest experience and further establishes the hotel as a leader in the Northern Virginia market. This includes a newly renovated lobby, a modernized fitness center, two new junior ballrooms, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a new restaurant and cocktail lounge - Tandem. The 16-story hotel located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive is owned by Lakewood Hotel Group and managed by Marriott International, Inc.
Even amid inflation, millions of consumers are going all in on revenge travel — making up for lost or canceled vacation time brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Domestically, 85% of Americans were expected to travel this past summer and planned to spend nearly as much money on such excursions as they did before the global outbreak.
Pacific Hospitality Group has hired James Montgomery as the General Manager for the AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria.
Driftwood Hospitality Management announced it would take over management of the Palihouse Miami Beach and officially rebrand the property as Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach, effective today. Inspired by the French word trouvaille, Hotel Trouvail is a "lucky find" for those who appreciate stylish chambers, charming cocktails and an intimate exclusivity amidst the famous Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach. Once the Greenbriar Hotel, which was later relaunched as the Palihouse Miami Beach, the newly established, independent Hotel Trouvail leans into its unique character and location to bring a new, French-inspired story and experience to the area.
As dean of the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Dennis Reynolds is constantly looking for the newest technologies and innovations to keep his program front and center on the world hospitality stage. His latest find is a state-of-the-art food service robot called “Servi,” now on duty in Eric’s Restaurant at the Hilton University of Houston.
Following the overwhelming success of Crosby Street Hotel in downtown SoHo and The Whitby Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, Tim and Kit Kemp, founders of Firmdale Hotels, will now open Warren Street Hotel, Tribeca in September 2023.
Airbnb and the Illinois Restaurant Association, with the support of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, announced the launch of Airbnb’s Chicago Restaurant Guide, an online hub for locals and visitors that highlights stays nearby some of the best food that Chicago has to offer. The guide features restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars, and more, all recommended by local Chicago Hosts who open up their homes in some of the city’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods.
The demand index declined month over month, with contribution from most days of the week.
This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest employment data, which surpassed expectations and showed that the economy added 263,000 jobs in November. This is worrying investors who fear that the Federal Reserve will respond to a still-hot jobs market with even more aggressive interest rate hikes.
Stayntouch, a global leader in providing cloud hotel management solutions and guest-centric technology, today announced a partnership with NOLA Hotel Group, a full-service boutique hotel management company delivering uniquely historical stays in the heart of New Orleans. NOLA Hotel Group chose Stayntouch to deliver their easy-to-use flagship PMS to three of their boutique properties, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, the Hotel St. Pierre, and the La Galerie Hotel.
The 1890s Estate-Turned-Boutique Hotel, Bar, and Lounge Will Offer an All-Season Catskills Escape Minutes from Hunter Mountain.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in the United States in McMinnville, Ore. Scheduled to break ground in late 2023 and open in 2025, The Gwendolyn will occupy a coveted location along McMinnville's historic Third Street retail and cultural district and in the heart of the state's famed Willamette Valley wine region. The hotel additionally represents a desirable destination for all travelers seeking a variety of adventures, only an hour drive from both the state's Pacific coast and downtown Portland.
Hilton, announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada's Crystal Bay and Incline Village community with the all-season Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe, expected to debut in 2027. Situated on a 15-acre site, the mixed-use development will introduce 76 guest rooms and 61 best-in-class Waldorf Astoria branded residences to the highly sought-after Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Managed by Hilton, the new build luxury hotel will mark Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts' first property in the treasured Sierra Nevada mountain range.