Steve Belmonte has been with Advantage Hotels, Inc. as a shareholder, senior advisor and member of the Executive Board of Directors since the hotel company's formation in June. But now he will be taking a more active role by focusing on the expansion of the Vista® brand.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Caption by Hyatt, a new lifestyle brand within the select service category that will bring people closer together, allowing them to work, eat or socialize in comfortable, flexible, communal spaces that encourage meaningful conversations and connections.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces today that it has launched franchise sales efforts for its newest brand - Atwell Suites™ - in the U.S. The new upper-midscale hotel brand targets an estimated $18 billion industry segment which has grown by 70 percent over the last four years. Atwell Suites was first unveiled in May 2019 to thousands of IHG owners and operators at its Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas.
182 days - between June 1 and November 30 - comprise the Atlantic Hurricane Season. And while that six-month period that includes storms such as Hurricane Dorian and Tropical Storm Gabriella can cause trepidation, Hilton Team Members around the Caribbean and United States East Coast are prepared to keep guests and properties safe, no matter what develops.
sbe, the leading international lifestyle hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning venues, announces the expansion of its Los Angeles offices in August 2019 to accommodate the rapid growth of its Disruptive Group and Dakota Development divisions. The new sbe office will be located in the technology and entertainment hub of Beverly Hills, on Alden Drive. sbe's neighboring buildings are host to the likes of Google, Live Nation, Amazon, YouTube and more.
Diamond Resorts®, a global leader in the hospitality, vacation ownership and entertainment industries, announces that millennials now make up the company's fastest-growing membership demographic. While the company is experiencing significant growth among all demographic groups, millennial membership has outpaced all other groups with an average of 25% growth year over year for the last five years.
Summer is peak vacation time for most, but for frequent business travelers it can be a struggle to squeeze in a much-needed vacation between work trips. With its latest "La Quinta Means Business" national survey, La Quinta® by Wyndham — a trusted hotel brand among career commuters for more than 50 years — unveils the unique trends and challenges for business travelers during the summer season and busy back-to-school months.
Today the PCI Security Standards Council and the Retail & Hospitality ISAC issued a joint bulletin to highlight an emerging threat that requires urgent awareness and attention. The full bulletin can be viewed here.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), released new survey findings that shed light on the preferences of modern business travelers in advance of this year's Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention. According to the survey — conducted by Choice in support of its corporate travel focus — 90% of American business travelers agree that work trips build stronger professional relationships. Nearly half of respondents would select an activity at their hotel to help form these bonds, the most popular of which are "grabbing a drink at the hotel bar" and "eating breakfast together at the hotel."
Advantage Hotels, Inc., a hotel company whose Vista® and Select Inn® brands offer a new vision for today's hotelier, is proud to announce it is the newest Vendor Partner of Leuva Patidar Samaj of USA.
MMGY Travel Intelligence, MMGY Global's research and insights company, released the findings of its 2019-2020 Portrait of American Travelers® survey - the 29th annual edition of the acclaimed study. The results paint a picture of rapidly changing priorities amongst travelers, driven by growing concerns over safety, the quick adoption of the new sharing economy and a more conscientious approach to travel. The world is changing quickly and, as a result, how and why Americans travel is too.
WHAT: Since day one, W Hotels has been dedicated to inclusivity and support of the LGBTQ+ community and it continues to be a pillar of the brand's DNA. In fact, W was the first hotel brand to have a float in New York City's annual Pride parade, and to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall and WorldPride NYC, the brand hosted a larger than life float to be featured on an upcoming episode of Bravo's hit show Backyard Envy.
Long-time industry executive Patrick Mullinix has announced the formation of Advantage Hotels, Inc., a hotel company that offers a new vision for today's hotelier. Advantage Hotels has subsequently acquired Advantis Hospitality Alliance's brands, Vista® and Select Inn®.
Canada is a wonderful country with vast woodlands, lakes, mountains, welcoming towns and vibrant cities. It is a unique culture and a country which has world heritage sites, amazing things to see and thrilling things to do.
Hospitality International Inc. is pleased to announce our new Assurance and Marketing Program! (AMP) The program's focus is to provide a more interactive relationship with our franchisees, providing expertise on topics such as revenue management, sales and marketing, quality assurance, guest satisfaction and overall business operations. Each franchisee will be assigned an AMP Director who is empowered to provide assistance and make decisions that help to further the goals of the program.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is positioned to capitalize on the long-term, strategic investments to its proven brand portfolio and best-in-class technology infrastructure as it seeks to capture an even greater share of corporate travel. The company will launch a new nationwide advertising campaign June 17 that reinforces its commitment to welcoming both business and leisure travelers.
Today, hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced the recent opening of its Canadian office located in Edmonton, Alberta. The new location encompasses all disciplines to support their growth in country. Andre Giannandrea has been named as regional director of operations, Tapan Malik as regional director of sales, Bryce Herder as regional revenue manager and Oscar Rodriguez as regional director of accounting.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) was recently recognized with several prestigious awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Gala held during the annual Convention and Exposition in Orlando, Florida.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced the creation of "Black Fire Innovation," a technology hub where new gaming and hospitality concepts will be created and tested in a 43,000 square-foot innovation space that will include elements of mock hotel rooms, a casino floor and sportsbook, an esports arena and virtual reality facilities. Black Fire Innovation brings the university's academic leaders and Caesars Entertainment, one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers, together in one space to advance current trends in hospitality and gaming technology to propel the industry forward. The complex is expected to open by the end of 2019.
Red Roof has unveiled the first prototype of the new build concept of its sub-brand, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®. A company that obsessively listens to its guests, this new prototype design is based on the number one request from consumers: more functional storage in room but not at the expense of good design. The new build upgraded specifications for exterior, lobbies and rooms provide guests with everything they need for an elevated extended stay experience and provides franchisees with a cost- effective solution to drive performance. Developed as a home away from home; a comfortable, convenient and relaxing environment that marries form and functionality, the new prototype features expanded lobby space and a welcoming exterior. Extended stay properties currently make up more than a quarter of all hotel development projects in the U.S. pipeline according to Lodging Econometrics. This growth was one of the many reasons that Red Roof, the leader in the economy lodging industry, entered the market in 2018.