What does Fair Franchising look like in 2023?
Last April, I met with several second-generation Asian American hotel owners in Baltimore…
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What does Fair Franchising look like in 2023?
Last April, I met with several second-generation Asian American hotel owners in Baltimore…
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Major hotel franchises companies move forward with construction projects in Europe
In the year-end 2022 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that at the close of the fourth quarter, Europe’s total construction pipeline stands at 1,711 projects/260,911 rooms…
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BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale, chic boutique brand, Aiden, as the brand is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead with the portfolio doubling in 2023 alone. Highlights of the brand growth include the upcoming launch of Aiden in India…
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New Evo Hotel Design Pulls Utah’s Adventure Vibe Indoors
The pandemic juiced up traveler interest in the outdoors. The Evo is an adventure hotel aiming to meet that demand. Its design reflects an integration of art and community, not just gear storage boxes…
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BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale, chic boutique brand, Aiden, as the brand is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead with the portfolio doubling in 2023 alone. Highlights of the brand growth include the upcoming launch of Aiden in India…
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Accor launches Handwritten Collection, two Australian hotels to open next month
Accor is doubling down on unique hotel experiences in the midscale segment with the launch of a new global brand, Handwritten Collection.
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IDeaS Scores in Two Categories of the Hotel Tech Awards
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced todayit ranked in the Top 10 Global Hotelier’s Choice and Best Places to Work awards in the annual HotelTechAwards…
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Accor enters cruising with a splash, launching the world’s largest sailing ship
Accor’s Orient Express brand is legendary for operating luxury trains for over 140 years and now the legend continues on the high seas with the launch of the world’s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas…
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Hyatt Reports Record Hotel Pipeline of Approximately 117,000 Rooms Worldwide As of Year-end 2022
Hyatt Hotels Corporation shared today that Hyatt is positioned for continued transformative growth in 2023 and beyond with a record pipeline of approximately 117,000 rooms worldwide as of year-end 2022…
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Accor announced the creation of Accor One Living – an industry-first platform dedicated to the integration of innovative hospitality solutions into mixed-used developments.
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Accor restructures leadership for new set-up
Accor has reorganised its executive leadership roles as part of its move to create two business divisions, with the changes taking effect immediately.
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Fashion brands strike a new pose as they enter hospitality ventures
The last several months have seen a handful of fashion-forward brands entering the hotel space, from island-inspired clothing brand Tommy Bahama, which is on track to debut a Southern California resort later this year, to fashion and beauty…
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HILTON ENTERS ECONOMY SEGMENT WITH NEW BRAND SPARK
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit, better known as ALIS, in January, is the first hospitality conference of the new year. It’s also typically a time when lodging companies reveal big announcements, like a new brand…
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Jack Blaha named new CEO of Cendyn
Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Marriott adds four Chinese hotels featuring Sheraton’s “new vision”
Marriott is continuing the rollout of its “new vision” for the Sheraton brand, with the addition of four Chinese properties featuring the modernized design concept.
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Guide To Hotel Management Companies for 2023
This guide will show you what hotel management companies are, what they do – and give you a list of the biggest hotel management companies today. (My team and I reviewed each company to give you the latest stats for 2023.)…
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Stephanie Linnartz to step down from Marriott
Stephanie Linnartz, president of Marriott International, has decided to leave the company, effective Feb. 24, 2023. She has been appointed president/CEO of Under Armour.
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HIGHGATE’S DEAL FOR VICEROY HOTELS A SIGN OF THE TIMES
Highgate Hotels, which has more than 500 owned or managed properties globally, but not a true brand, has one now.
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