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October 25, 2021

Choice Hotels Announces New Corporate Headquarters In North Bethesda, Maryland

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced it has executed a lease for a new corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. The new headquarters will occupy over 105,000 square feet of office space in the mixed-use development of Pike & Rose. The building is being developed by owner Federal Realty Investment Trust and Choice is expected to begin working there in the fourth quarter of 2023.

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States

October 14, 2021

hihotels Launches New Consumer Website

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the launch of its new consumer website at stayhihotels.com.

Hospitality International Inc

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October 12, 2021

Pent-up travel demand could lead to holiday headaches

Significantly more people plan to travel during the holidays this year than in previous years, according to a new PWC survey — but that pent-up demand will strain airlines still trying to recover from last year, industry analysts warn.

September 22, 2021

Global Business Travel Association Canada Looks Forward to Working with New Federal Government

Today, the Global Business Travel Association Canada (GBTA Canada) congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on forming Canada’s new Federal government. GBTA Canada also commended the other party leaders, candidates and volunteers for their effort in this historic election.

September 8, 2021

69% of Leisure Travelers to Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel plans, and 42% likely to cancel existing plans without rescheduling, according to a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

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September 6, 2021

Hoteliers' Dreams of Post-Labor Day Business Travel Rebound Fade

Hoteliers in the U.S. had been pinning their hopes on business travel picking up after Labor Day, but those projections are dimming as COVID-19 cases increase nationally.

September 1, 2021

67% of Business Travelers to Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning to postpone existing travel plans, according to a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

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August 24, 2021

Broadway is Back! These Three Hilton Destinations that Bring Theater Lovers Center Stage

In March 2020, more than 40 New York City Broadway theaters were forced to halt production due to COVID-19 restrictions. But starting this September, the Great White Way will once again light up with the talents of thousands of singers, dancers, and actors, as dozens of highly anticipated Broadway shows resume performances.

New York, United States

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July 28, 2021

A Dog-Eat-Dog Business Again - The Life Of A Hotel Doctor

“Doctor Dolman is out of town. Could you speak to a guest at the Fairmont?” That was a jolt. Dolman was an ambitious young doctor aiming to start a concierge practice. He had phoned months earlier to introduce himself and offer to cover my hotels when I wanted to get away.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

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July 26, 2021

Leisure Demand Boom Came Early For Key West Resort

The summer leisure season, as predicted, has been bountiful for beach and resort destinations, as travel demand pent up by the pandemic is unleashed in the U.S.

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July 20, 2021

Impressing The General Manager - The Life Of A Hotel Doctor

Years ago Prentice-Hall published The Man’s Health Book, and UPS delivered my ten free copies. Usually I gave those to family and friends. Except for my mother, no one reads them, so I wondered if I could put them to better use.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

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July 13, 2021

Why I Am A Patriot - The Life Of A Hotel Doctor

Hot summer days remind me of why I love America. We appreciate air conditioning. Citizens of most other nations consider it unhealthy. They tolerate it as an exotic American quirk, but as soon as someone in the party falls ill, the air conditioning goes off.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

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July 8, 2021

It's the summer of multiple short getaways - Allianz Poll

Americans are increasingly looking to take more, but shorter, vacations this summer, according to travel insurance company Allianz Partners.

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July 6, 2021

Something To Knock It Out, Part 3 - The Life Of A Hotel Doctor

Her vacation had been a disaster so far, the guest explained. Worse, when she tried to buy amoxicillin to knock out her bronchitis, the pharmacist told her she needed a prescription. This was obviously a scam to line the pockets of American doctors, the guest added. She didn’t need my services except to provide the amoxicillin, so I should not take up her time.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

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July 5, 2021

Recent Urban Migrations And Hotel Markets

Long-run future economic activity and hotel business opportunity will materialize in outlying areas of major MSAs, medium and small cities, and tax and cost-of-living friendly states. Many urban centers and high tax states run counter to the trend.

By Jack Corgel, Managing Director, CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research, CBRE Hotels

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July 2, 2021

US Hoteliers Hopeful Despite Slowing Vaccination Rates

Top U.S. officials had openly professed hopes the upcoming Fourth of July weekend would mark a return to normal for the country, with a target of at least 70% of adults having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by that point.

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June 29, 2021

Something To Knock It Out, Part 2 - The Life Of A Hotel Doctor

Influenza had kept a guest in bed three days with fever, body aches, and general misery. He had meetings, he said, and needed something to knock it out.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

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June 22, 2021

A Mystery - The Life Of A Hotel Doctor

Universal Assistance asked me to see a young woman with abdominal pain at the Airport Marriott. According to the dispatcher, she had no other symptoms.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

June 21, 2021

Industry Veteran Les Scane Joins hihotels Corporate Team

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the hiring of industry veteran Les Scane as a Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director.

Hospitality International Inc

June 16, 2021

New Forecast Signals Long Road to Recovery for Business Travel

Lingering COVID restrictions and a patchwork approach to reopening across the country will prevent the economically crucial business travel segment from recovering until at least 2024, according to a Tourism Economics analysis released Tuesday by the U.S. Travel Association.

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