The much-anticipated Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel, the new hotel that will bring Le Méridien's distinctive European heritage to the Southern California destination on May 26, 2021, announces the appointment of Executive Chef Mako (Makoto Tanaka) to helm the opening of Mélange, the swanky new on-site eatery that will feature delectable Asian-European inspired cuisine.
Commonwealth Hotels announced today the promotion of Nathan Lipps to the position of general manager of the Courtyard Dayton Beavercreek, a Marriott hotel. Mr. Lipps brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the assistant general manager of the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport.
New York-based real estate investor 388 Ventures has closed on the acquisition of a portfolio of historic bed-and-breakfasts in Lenox, MA. The portfolio was assembled through 3 separate off-market transactions and encompasses 65-rooms and suites, a locally-rooted restaurant, bar and various inspiring public space areas. 388 Ventures has partnered with award-winning boutique hotel company Life House, who will provide branding, interior design, and hotel & restaurant management services.
Hyatt Place Fayetteville/Springdale celebrated the 107-room hotel's opening. The new four-story hotel offers business and leisure travelers alike an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and a 24-hour fitness center.
El Capitan, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, opened today in Merced, Calif., the heart of the state's lush Central Valley. The hotel represents a Golden State original, reborn with approachable sophistication and modern comfort in a historic turn-of-the-century property of the same name. Originally built to serve train passengers and guests traveling to Yosemite National Park, the new 114-guestroom El Capitan honors that spirit of exploration and adventure with three locally driven dining options, unique entertainment at the restored historic Mainzer theatre, and access to a rediscovered downtown, abundant local farms and wide-open spaces.
MMGY Travel Intelligence, MMGY Global's research and insights division, has released findings from the 2021 "Spring Edition" of its Portrait of American Travelers® survey, marking the study's 31st year of publication. Following a year of uncertainty, along with constantly changing attitudes and policies toward travel, the results indicated unprecedented optimism from leisure travelers in advance of the summer travel season. The Traveler Sentiment Index (TSI) rose to 119 (pre-pandemic levels), affirming that U.S. adults are thinking much more positively about travel than they were throughout this past year.
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center, operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, announced today that the hotel has completed full renovations. The upgrades include improvements to the guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, fitness facilities, and dining areas. Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center is operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.
Laura Inman has been named as the new director of sales of the new dual branded Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home 2 Suites by Hilton Tucson Downtown, which is expected to open in July 2021. Inman will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at 141 South Stone Avenue, the hotel is owned by FHG DTN Tucson Owner, LLC and managed by Fayth Hospitality Management, LLC of Dallas, Texas.
Hotel History: Hotel McAlpin (1,500 rooms)The Hotel McAlpin was constructed in 1912 by General Edwin A. McAlpin, son of David Hunter McAlpin. As well as being the world's largest hotel, it was also one of the most luxurious. The amenities were as breathtaking as they were opulent including a massive Turkish bath and plunge pool on the 24th floor. The hotel also had its own in-house orchestra, as well as its own fully-equipped hospital.
Valor Hospitality Partners announced today plans to open 106 Jefferson, a 115-room boutique upper upscale hotel in the heart of charming downtown Huntsville, Alabama in summer 2021. Part of Curio Collection by Hilton™, 106 Jefferson will offer an exceptional hotel experience rooted in the spirit of the community with a look and feel harkening back to the era of the space race that lifted the community to new heights. Built on the historic site of the former Huntsville Hotel, an iconic hot spot during the Victorian era, the property will be walkable to bustling downtown Huntsville and will feature spacious guestrooms, a chef-driven restaurant, a rooftop lounge and over 2,000 square feet of meetings and event space.
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa unveils its property-wide transformation. The Monterey Bay icon completed a property-wide transformation that includes: 560 redesigned guestrooms and suites, reimagined public spaces, the addition of Central Coast Provisions, the hotel's new market; and Sea Root Restaurant and Hearth, the signature restaurant opening in spring 2021. The region's largest conference hotel with more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space and 560 guestrooms, has also added an array of outdoor amenities, including a hammock garden, outdoor lounge with fire pits, enhanced walking paths, and arrival experience.
Olshan Properties, one of the country's leading private owners, developers and operators of commercial real estate, together with Easton's master developer The Georgetown Company, announces the opening of a new, 136-key, Aloft Hotel located at the gateway to the vibrant New District of the Easton Town Center in Columbus, OH. The new Aloft hotel is Olshan's fourth such property at Easton and now becomes part of Olshan's expansive national hotel portfolio.
Prior to the onset of COVID, San Francisco was amid a tech-driven renaissance that placed the city and the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area as one of the top-growing metro areas over the last decade.
The average American spent 176 hours scrolling social media for travel inspiration throughout the past year, according to new research from Motel 6. On the heels of the one-year anniversary of the health crisis, the economy lodging brand released a survey revealing that three in five (60%) Americans experienced a stronger desire to travel in the past 12 months than in a normal year and hope to turn that into a reality in 2021.
The continued rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations and additional stimulus funds have strengthened the foundation for the recovery of the U.S. lodging industry. According to the February 2021 edition of Hotel Horizons®, CBRE Hotels Research is forecasting an average national occupancy level of 43.0% during the first half of 2021, accelerating to 55.1% in the second half of the year.
After a long and grueling 12 months, spring has finally arrived in New England and with it, renewed hope for its lodging markets seems widespread across all six states. Although very little improvement has materialized through Q1 of 2021, there are many indicators that growth in lodging demand is around the corner. The national lodging market has begun to see improvements as hotel occupancy for the week ending March 20 increased to its highest level since early March of last year, according to STR. There are many reasons to believe New England lodging markets will experience similar trends once tourism season is underway.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho has expanded its existing relationship with Agilysys through the addition of its innovative Agilysys Golf and rGuest Book solutions for player booking, course and player management at its championship 18-hole course.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is pleased to welcome Adriaan Radder as General Manager of the award-winning resort. In his new role, Adriaan is responsible for the successful execution of all aspects of the resort's sales, marketing, financial and operations.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering travelers access to the pinnacle of boutique, resort and upscale lodging. A trendy boutique hotel with an urban, modern and sophisticated theme, Aiden @ Scottsdale North's refreshing style is infused with unique elements that capture the city's charisma and flair, providing an "only here" guest experience.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem (www.salem.home2suites.com). Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 82 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem complements the region and state's growing tourism industry. 2019 was Oregon's tenth consecutive year of growth in travel spending. Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley also set records in travel spending, visitation and employment in 2019, generating $638.9 million and hosting more than 2.6 million visitors.*