Whatever Happened to the Off-Season?
The heat, mobs and high prices of recent summers are making off-season travel more popular — perhaps too popular, some say, as they watch prices rise and crowds grow…
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Whatever Happened to the Off-Season?
The heat, mobs and high prices of recent summers are making off-season travel more popular — perhaps too popular, some say, as they watch prices rise and crowds grow…
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Hilton's Chief Brand Officer just told us about the chain's newest one
Matthew Schuyler, Hilton's Chief Brand Officer, talked to TheStreet about the company's new Tempo hotel brand…
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Marriott Hotels selects EV Connect as preferred charging provider
The US American hotel chain Marriott Hotels has selected EV Connect as a new charging operator to help set up charging infrastructure at their US and Canadian locations.
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US hotel loan defaults could rise on falling leisure stays, climbing costs
U.S. hotel owners could see greater pressure on their ability to service the loans backing their properties, as a decline in leisure stays coupled with rising costs are expected to pinch their profits…
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IHG Captures Top Spot for Extended Stay Accommodations
IHG’s classic brands Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites comprise the bulk of its extended-stay portfolio. The company added the Atwell Suites concept in 2019 and it’s beginning to add options in key cities…
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Hilton says it is working to disclose mandatory fees
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT.N) said on Thursday that it was working to ensure mandatory fees are displayed upfront on all its websites and apps…
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Hyatt Wins BTN Hotel Survey for Traditional Hotel Brands
Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott — In that order—took the top three spots in BTN's corporate travel buyer survey of traditional hotel partners. U.K.-based IHG Hotels & Resorts placed fourth and French hotel giant Accor placed fifth…
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First Hospitality to acquire Hostmark Hospitality Group
First Hospitality, a national hotel management and development company, has an agreement in place to acquire the majority of the hotel management agreements of Schaumburg, IL-based Hostmark Hospitality Group…
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Hyatt Strengthens Luxury and Lifestyle Growth With Strategic Expansion Across the Americas Region
Hyatt brands enter new markets, recent acquisitions broaden offerings for the industry’s fastest growing loyalty program - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) continues to strategically grow its luxury and lifestyle brand footprint with a strong…
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RedDoorz to focus on Indonesian, Philippine hotels: CEOs Strategy
Budget chain aims to increase properties to 8,000 over next few years…
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HOW CRYSTAL VINISSE THOMAS IS REMAKING HYATT’S BRANDS FOR A MODERN TRAVELER
The VP global brand leader, lifestyle and luxury brands is one of Ad Age’s 2023 40 Under 40 honorees. Four years ago, Crystal Vinisse Thomas decided to return to hospitality by taking a job at Hyatt.
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t’s a New York icon with its distinctive signage. The New Yorker Hotel, at 481 Eighth Avenue, has a history dating back to 1930, playing host to world-famous figures like John F Kennedy, Fidel Castro and Joe DiMaggio even as ownership has shifted…
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Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort
The latest news in the ski world is the marriage of a 21st-century tech billionaire and a troubled ski mountain…
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Dubai’s Five Hotels Publishes Financial Results for First Time
One of Dubai's top hotel holding companies suddenly posts two and a half years of financial data on its website. Either FIVE is feeling very proud of itself, or it's planning to go public soon.
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‘Why I turned my thriving hotel into church’
United Kingdom-trained lecturer, Dr. Segun Akindayini, is not a stranger to the entertainment industry. For 10 years, he was a lecturer at Thames Polytecnic (now University of Greenwich), London…
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Opinion - Hilton’s push into budget travel isn’t hurting the company many expected to take a hit
When Hilton first announced its economy brand Spark at the beginning of this year, hotel industry analysts buzzed over the potential blow that would have to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…
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Wyndham Launches New Hotel Owner and Guest Engagement Platforms
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, recently announced the launch of two new platforms designed to enhance the hotel ownership and guest experience…
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Wyndham hotels CEO speak on future AI plans for company
Richard Quest speaks with Wyndham Hotels CEO Geoff Ballotti about its development of an AI chatbot concierge.
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Host Hotels (HST) Rewards Investors With a 20% Dividend Raise
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. HST recently announced a 20% hike in its cash dividend payment to 18 cents per share for the third quarter of 2023 from 15 cents paid out earlier. The move is aimed at enhancing its shareholders’ wealth…
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Hyatt’s Impression by Secrets Launches Exclusive Dining Experiences With Top Culinary Personalities
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of its Impression Makers Supper Club, a series of exclusive dinners from the World of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, in collaboration with some of the most talented and innovative chefs in the world…
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The International Society of Hospitality Consultants Marks Its 35th Anniversary Year
The Society has over 200 members spanning more than 25 countries and is the leading source of hospitality expertise for owners, investors, and developers…
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Hilton brand set to expand by over a quarter
Hilton Worldwide’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, is due to grow by around 27% over the next few years, according to the group’s latest figures…
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Hotel minibar discovery that stunned me - What's The Future Of Minibars?
While greed may have killed the minibar as we know it, smart hotels are now distinguishing themselves with in-room offerings - The first hotel minibar that popped my socks was probably QT Sydney’s, about a decade ago…
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS A SCOURGE ON THE HOTEL INDUSTRY. HERE’S HOW TO PREVENT IT.
Human trafficking is an issue profound to the hotel industry…
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