US Hotel Recovery Tempered By Business Travel Lag
U.S. hotel demand grew in the week following the Fourth of July holiday, but at a margin that points to a continued lag in business travel.
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Chef Gordon Ramsay Set To Debut Largest HELL'S KITCHEN Concept To Date At Harrah's Resort Southern California
Harrah's Resort Southern California announced their partnership with celebrated multi-Michelin-starred chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay to launch a brand-new HELL'S KITCHEN restaurant, set to debut in Spring 2022.
Phoenix Development Partners Announce Dual-branded Hotel Property To Begin Welcoming Guests This Summer.
The historic, revival-style building once known as the bustling headquarters of the iconic Chicago and North Western Railway is soon to become one of the larger-scale hotel developments of late with the creation of the dual-branded Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop (Canopy Chicago) and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop (HGI Central Loop). The stunning new property is expected to open in late summer. The 117-year-old building, located at 226 W. Jackson, will feature 350 guestrooms and suites between both properties, along with a food and beverage outlets for each - Depot 226 and Garden Central, respectively -- both featuring locally-inspired dishes and craft cocktails. In addition, guests of either property will find an on-site fitness center, two unique event spaces, outdoor terrace space shared between both. Developed by Chicago-based Phoenix Development Partners and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, the project serves as a much-welcomed beacon of hope for the Chicago travel industry.
Rhonda Drury has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Nobu Hotel Chicago
Nobu Hotel Chicago proudly announces the appointment of Rhonda Drury to Director of Sales and Marketing. A Chicago native with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Drury is poised to lead sales and marketing at Nobu Hotel Chicago, part of the thriving global luxury brand Nobu Hospitality and the first Midwest location.
The St. Joe Company Announces Plans For A Home2Suites By Hilton Hotel In Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") today announces plans for a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. St. Joe intends to build the hotel on its property near West Hewett Road just north of US Highway 98.
Hospitality Education Can Help Solve the Industry’s Workforce Crisis
No business sector was hit harder by the pandemic than hospitality. And none has experienced such a meteoric rebound. It’s a testament to how vital travel and the hospitality industry are to our lives and relationships. Now the new challenge is how to staff up to meet traveler demand without sacrificing the guest experience.
By Yong Shen, CEO of Swiss Education Group (SEG), Swiss Education Group
Avi Haksar has been appointed as General Manager at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new luxury resort and residential property in Napa Valley, has appointed Avi Haksar as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of luxury experience, Haksar will oversee all operations for the 700-acre property that is anticipated to open in November 2021.
The Lodge At Sonoma And The Resort Joined Marriott International, Inc.'s Autograph Collection
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) announced today that it has completed the repositioning of The Lodge at Sonoma and the resort joined Marriott International, Inc.'s Autograph Collection on July 1, 2021.
Jose Fernandez has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe introduces its new Executive Chef Jose Fernandez. With more than 20 years of experience, Fernandez brings his creativity and extensive expertise to the table, to lead the culinary program and talented team at the Resort's signature restaurant Terra in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
COVID-19’s Impact On The Greater Kansas City Lodging Market
Amid a worldwide pandemic, the lodging industry faced a downturn that was greater than the past two lodging-market declines combined; fortunately, most markets have begun to recover in both occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Prior to the pandemic, Kansas City had undergone an extended period of strong economic growth, with the urban core amid redevelopment and revitalization.
Gary Maida has been appointed as Area Director of Operations at Hyatt Place New York Chelsea
Hyatt Place New York Chelsea today announced today that Gary Maida has been appointed as the hotel's new Area Director of Operations of the 510-room hotel, which is expected to open August 2021. In this role Maida will be directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel's associates and ensuring guests encounter the thoughtful service for which the Hyatt Place brand is known. Hyatt Place New York Chelsea is set to offer spacious guestrooms in the heart of Manhattan's eclectic Chelsea neighborhood by Hyatt.
Florida's Iconic Resort Launches A New Golden Era As The Boca Raton
South Florida's iconic Boca Raton Resort & Club announces the most significant evolution in its history, and its new-again name —The Boca Raton. For over four decades, from 1944 to 1988, The Boca Raton name signified a luxurious lifestyle unmatched worldwide. Over the coming months, The Boca Raton will usher in an entirely new perspective on travel, A New Golden Era.
hihotels Signed and/or Activated Six Properties in Q2
(ATLANTA, July 15, 2021) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to report that the company signed and/or activated six properties into the system during the second quarter of 2021.
STR: U.S. Hotel Results For Week Ending 10 July
U.S. hotel occupancy improved week over week, while average daily rate (ADR) was the highest on record, according to STR‘s latest data through 10 July.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Introduces The La Quinta Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown/Stadium
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announced the opening of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown/Stadium, featuring the brand's Del Sol prototype. There are 175 La Quinta hotels in the development pipeline, with openings scheduled this year in key U.S. markets such as Austin, Texas; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Denver, Colo.; and Santa Cruz, Calif. Internationally, the brand, which currently operates in Canada, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Turkey, and New Zealand, has also announced plans to further expand in China, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.
Four Seasons Resort And Residences Vail Completes Phased Resort Enhancement Project
The luxury hospitality leader in the Vail Valley, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail will complete its highly anticipated Resort enhancement project in mid-summer 2021. The premier year-round property has been completely reimagined, creating a fresh interpretation of the grand alpine resort, with a refined, contemporary finish. The Resort will continue to be the place for both locals and visitors alike seeking the sophistication of the Four Seasons brand while enjoying the legendary setting in Vail Village.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel Now Open In Mansfield, Massachusetts With New Design And Décor
The 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Mansfield, Massachusetts is now open today, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 with a new décor that provides guests with a feel ing of warmth and calmness while traveling. Located at 50 Reservoir Street directly across from the Xfinity Center, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Mansfield will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Reservoir Hotel Partners LLC and managed by Lafrance Hospitality of Westport, Massachusetts. General Manager Angela Melanson and Area Director of Sales Ted Zlydaszek lead the management team for Lafrance Hospitality.
Azul Hospitality Adds Seaview Investor Hotels To Management Portfolio
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality company providing an innovative approach to maximizing performance, announced today that they have added all eight Seaview Investor hotels to their growing portfolio of managed assets.
The Bradley Opening In Partnership With Provenance And Vera Bradley Icon
The Bradley, Fort Wayne, Indiana's up-and-coming boutique hotel created in partnership with hotel owner and operator, Provenance, and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of the iconic women's fashion label Vera Bradley, will officially open Thursday, July 15. Born of Midwestern charm and modern design sensibilities, the 124-room hotel will serve as the epicenter of entertaining and hospitality in the growing urban center of Fort Wayne, complete with nine specially designed suites, a rotating art gallery and two restaurants including a rooftop bar.
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 251: Wish You Were Here: A Tour Of America’s Great Hotels During The Golden Age Of The Picture Post Card
Hotel History: “Wish You Were Here” by Barry Zaid (1980) : In February 2000, there was a unique exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York: “Walker Evans and the Picture Postcard”. Evans was a titan of 20th-century photography who portrayed broken-down plantations, sharecropper families and bone-dry Southern farms during the Depression, grimy factories in the North and the facial expressions of New York subway passengers.
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, Hotel consultant, Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC