STR: U.S. Hotel Results For Week Ending 19 June
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy hit its highest level in 85 weeks, according to STR‘s latest data through 19 June.
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Coraltree Hospitality Group Opens The Eddy Taproom & Hotel In Golden, Colorado
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, located where the Great Plains meet the Rockies in Golden, Colorado, opened today. Managed by Denver-based CoralTree Hospitality Group, The Eddy experience is inspired by the region's mining history and surrounding outdoor adventures. Named after the river respites where kayakers and whitewater rafters rest and relax, The Eddy promises to be a confluence of outdoor pursuits and lively, comfortable welcoming service.
Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Place Evansville/Downtown, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the Evansville Indiana region, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand's footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Owned by Kinship Hospitality LLC, the hotel is a joint venture led by Kinship Hospitality LLC and operated by General Hotels Corporation.
The $1 Million New Look At Charleston’s HarbourView Inn
HarbourView Inn, an intimate waterfront retreat in Charleston's Historic District, today unveils a $1 million interior refresh designed by notable South Carolina-based interior designer, Jenny Keenan.
Downtown Los Angeles' Iconic Hotel Figueroa Joins The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the newest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand: downtown Los Angeles' iconic 95-year-old Hotel Figueroa—a one-of-a-kind urban oasis and award-winning boutique hotel deeply rooted in L.A. history. Currently, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand includes 27 unique hotels - located in key destinations around the world - each with its own distinct story. Hotel Figueroa is the first hotel in L.A. and the third hotel in California within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, joining Mar Monte in Santa Barbara, Calif., and Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel, Calif.
The Castell Project, Inc. Accepting Nominations For 2021 Castell Leadership Programs
Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today announced that the organization is accepting nominations for its 2021 Castell Leadership Programs.
Budget hotels set to benefit from increase in price-sensitive travelers, says GlobalData
Price is the most important factor to 47%* of consumers when selecting accommodation, according to a poll by GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that, with less budget for travel but a strong desire to escape, many will turn to budget providers to satisfy their travel cravings.
Nitin Bali has been appointed as Pastry Chef at Travelle at The Langham, Chicago
Travelle at The Langham announces the appointment of Pastry Chef Nitin Bali. In addition to overseeing the pastry kitchen at Travelle, Chef Bali leads the pastry operations for the entire hotel and all its offerings, including its afternoon tea service, private kitchen orders, dessert catering services, 15,000 square-feet of banquet space, and club level. In the coming weeks, Bali will introduce his all-new dessert menu at Travelle, complete with seasonally inspired ingredients for summer.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Provides Operating Update And Executes Contract To Acquire Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort In Hollywood, Florida
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today provided an update on recent operating trends, which continue to improve each week. The Company expects to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDAre in the second quarter of 2021 and positive Adjusted Funds from Operations (“FFO”) in the third quarter of 2021.
Shane Aldridge has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland
McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of Shane Aldridge as General Manager of the new AC Hotel by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland opening this fall in The Township at Colony Park. Upon completion, Aldridge will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the 132-room European-inspired hotel, being developed by Ridgeland's Kerioth Corporation.A sea soned general manager with more than 20 years of experience and an extensive background in the hospitality field, Aldridge most recently served as General Manager of the McKibbon-managed SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pensacola, Florida. In addition to the property winning numerous brand and industry awards recognizing excellence in guest service under his leadership, Aldridge was recognized as McKibbon's Regional General Manager of the Year in 2017 for his impeccable work ethic and dedication. Prior to his time at SpringHill Suites Pensacola, Aldridge spent 13 years as the General Manager of a Courtyard by Marriott in Mobile, Alabama. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of West Florida.
Majority Of U.S. Now Within 10% Of 2019 Hotel Demand
The last four weeks (ending Saturday, 12 June) continued to show a solid return to normalcy as we compare 2021 state-level weekly room demand against the comparable levels from 2019. As a reminder, STR currently benchmarks recent performance against 2019 performance levels rather than a pandemic impacted 2020.
Red Roof Inn Opens In Niagara Falls, New York
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn in Niagara Falls, New York.
Vision Hospitality Group Debuts The Aloft By Marriott Chattanooga/Hamilton Place
Chattanooga based, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. and CBL Properties are pleased to announce the opening of the 135-room Aloft by Marriott in Chattanooga, TN. Located at the Hamilton Place Mall, the new hotel will mark the brand's entrance into the Chattanooga market. The hotel will be operated by Humanist Hospitality, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vision Hospitality Group.
AAA: More Than 47m Americans To Celebrate With An Independence Day Getaway
More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Overall, just 2.5% fewer Americans are expected to travel this year compared to Independence Day in 2019. This represents an increase of nearly 40% compared to last year, when total travel fell to 34.2 million.
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 250: Hotel History: Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
In 1869, Albert Smiley, a nature-loving Quaker schoolteacher, bought a property at a good price; 300 acres surrounding a lake and a tavern in a spectacular natural setting in the heart of a 26,000-acre area in the Shawangunk Mountains, New York. Alfred and Albert Smiley, devout Quaker twin brothers, created the resort in 1869 when they bought Mohonk Lake from John F. Stokes. As the Smileys expanded the hotel, they operated in accordance with their Quaker beliefs: no alcohol, dancing, smoking or card playing. The hotel offered concerts, prayer sessions, lectures as well as swimming, hiking and boating.
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, Hotel consultant, Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC
AHLA Urges Swift Passage Of Bipartisan Senate Per Diem Bill
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers released the below statement after Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced S.2160, the “Restored, Equitable, Coronavirus Adjusted Lodging (RECAL) Act,” a bipartisan bill that would require the General Services Administration (GSA) to calculate federal per diem rates for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 using data from 2018 and 2019, prior to the pandemic wiping out 10 years of job growth in the hotel industry.
IHG Army Hotels And Lendlease Announce Opening Of Second Phase Of Candlewood Suites On Fort Jackson
IHG Army Hotels and Lendlease today announced the opening of the second new Candlewood Suites on Fort Jackson - Lendlease and IHG Army Hotels' fifteenth Candlewood Suites hotel in the high-quality portfolio made possible through Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL). The two-building, 317-room hotel is now fully completed, following the West building opening in October 2020.
Lisa Arias has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel
The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel, announces the appointment of Lisa Arias as director of sales and marketing. Arias, an accomplished hospitality professional with an imaginative approach to meetings and events, will be instrumental to the hotel's launch planned for fall 2021, in the heart of Culver City, Calif.'s flourishing new epicenter of entertainment, Ivy Station.
Tricia C. Shaw has been appointed as Director of Sales and Catering at Hillsboro Beach Resort
Driftwood Hospitality Management today announced the appointment of Tricia C. Shaw who will lead the opening of the new Hillsboro Beach Resort.
Duncan Clements has been appointed as General Manager at Hillsboro Beach Resort
Driftwood Hospitality Management today announced the appointment of Duncan Clements who will lead the opening of the new Hillsboro Beach Resort.