Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta, an eight-story, 249-room full-service hotel in the heart of the Windward Business District, minutes from Avalon Boulevard, Downtown Alpharetta and Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, is the latest addition to Hilton Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton's 18 market-leading brands.
The U.S. Travel Association on Friday voiced strong support for the PPP Extension Act of 2021, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would implement the Paycheck Protection Program extension U.S. Travel has pushed for as an essential part of economic relief.
The Kessler Collection is making history as the first U.S. luxury hotel group* to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment, and the first in the world to partner with BitPay, the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services. Joining brands such as Microsoft, AT&T, and Dish Networks, all 8 corporate owned hotels in the collection will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and several others including four stable coins as payment to cater to the growing demand, effectively immediately.
The Zimmermans, owners of La Colombe d'Or Hotel, announced the addition and renovation completion and set the hotel's opening date for March 29, 2021. A glamorous art oasis in the eccentric Montrose neighborhood, international design team Rottet Studio reimagines the hotel interiors for a modern yet timeless and gracious Texas experience.
Staypineapple hotels are re-defining hospitality by offering guests the ability to buy their newly unveiled CORE Passport that locks in pricing on future hotel nights with travel flexibility, location choice, and ease of use. This previously unheard of offering comes at a time when many American travelers are looking for flexibility and eager to plan for future travel. With locations in top destinations such as New York, Boston, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and San Diego Staypineapple's CORE Passport is a great opportunity for travelers to plan for the future, book now and save in the process.
The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, opens its doors in the heart of Dupont Circle.
Accor today announced that the Berkeley Park Hotel in Miami will open on April 1, 2021, as the newest member of the MGallery Hotel Collection, and the first MGallery property in Florida. A highly anticipated 4-star boutique hotel, the 80-room property sits along one of Miami Beach's most coveted sectors known by locals as the Collins Park "Arts Corridor" for its direct access to world-renowned art institutions, and just steps from white sand beaches. With a timeless Mediterranean façade from 1936, the hotel pays homage to the city's architectural roots with all the modern amenities that discerning travelers expect.
The Southern California hotel workers' union today launched a new website, "COVIDHotelGrade.org" to alert Los Angeles County hotel guests which hotels have key guarantees in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy reached a 20-week high, according to STR's latest data through 6 March. 28 February through 6 March 2021 (percentage change from comparable week in 2020):
Spring break is here and whether due to the need to get a break from cold winter temperatures, or the excitement to travel again following recent vaccinations, or both, it seems there is an increased interest to travel. Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, with its unique ability to track forward-looking occupancy in major markets around the world, is seeing a positive trend in U.S. hotel bookings during the month of March.
The COVID-19 outbreak began affecting the New York City lodging market in late February 2020 and, in the months that followed, led to the virtual dissipation of traditional sources of lodging demand. As an international gateway city, the complete stoppage of inbound international flights and travelers is of particular note. Because of the reduction in travel across virtually all demand sources, this diversification has resulted in an even harder hit to New York than other smaller U.S. markets. Nonetheless, many reasons remain for optimism into 2021 as vaccine distribution ramps up and travel patterns begin to return to some normalcy.
The Memphian, a boutique hotel located in Midtown Memphis' Overton Square, is set to open this spring as a member of the Marriott Tribute Portfolio.
Today sees the much-awaited opening of the latest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts' growing Luxury & Lifestyle collection, as the team at Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell safely welcomes their first guests with a uniquely local experience.
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel announces the completion of its top-to-bottom renovation that includes a total transformation of guest rooms, fitness center, and public spaces, as well as a redesign and upgrade of its more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces.
Radisson, one of the most recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of the 140 room Radisson Hotel West Sacramento. Optimally positioned off Interstate 80 just 10 minutes west of downtown Sacramento and 15 minutes from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), the hotel's centralized location serves as the perfect access point to all that California's capital city has to offer. Convenience is further amplified with amenities such as free parking and complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport as well as downtown attractions for guests interested in avoiding city traffic and downtown parking fees.
Kristopher Colig joins The Memphian as General Manager. His extensive experience in the hospitality industry assures a driven team focused on achieving excellence. For more than 13 years, Colig served at a number of Hyatt Regency-properties as Assistant Director, Director of Food & Beverage and Director of Hotel Operations, where he successfully managed all aspects of hotel operations including food and beverage, catering, culinary, and engineering through a team of managers and service associates. In 2016, he was honored by Hyatt Hotels and Resorts as "Food & Beverage Director of the Year" while serving as Director of Operations in the Dallas / Fort Worth, TX metro area. That same year, Colig also took on key business responsibilities as owner of San Daniele Restaurant, where he played an active role in the brand's launch, budgeting, and business plan development.
Director of Sales Bobbie Peppers also brings an accomplished skillset and unwavering passion to The Memphian. With a 15-year proven track record of increasing sales for properties including Omni Louisville Hotel, Sheraton Music City Hotel, Tunica Properties, Hilton Memphis Hotel and Marriott Downtown Hotel in Memphis, The Memphian is more than confident with putting its growth in Peppers' capable hands. Most recently, Peppers served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hu. Hotel in downtown Memphis, making her no stranger to the city's boutique hotel scene or its community.
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement calling on Congress to prioritize enhancements to the Paycheck Protection Program as a critical element of economic relief from the pandemic:
Green Bay, the third-largest city in Wisconsin behind Milwaukee and Madison, is best known for being home to the NFL's Green Bay Packers and their home stadium, Lambeau Field, and the market's hotel industry has reaped the benefit of the growth generated from the surrounding Titletown District. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant decline in lodging demand given the restrictions set on sporting events and the limits on gatherings. While the Packers averaged a total attendance of 77,845 per game in the 2019 regular season,[1] fans were prohibited from attending home games during the 2020 season.
In the December edition of the Lodging Market Overview by Horwath HTL Atlanta, Weekly Room Night Demand brought demand levels back to June 2020 after continued declines starting in October.