Hospitality Net

JANUARY 22, 2024

The hospitality leader opened 132 hotels and approximately 24,000 rooms between October and December 2023, contributing to full-year openings of 395 hotels and approximately 63,000 rooms to achieve net unit growth of 4.9%.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Whitbread, the hospitality group, reported an 11% increase in UK Premier Inn accommodation sales during the third quarter of FY24, compared to the same period in the previous year. The hotel, which features a restaurant, bar, and lounge, reported a totalized net turnover of £2.07m for the year ending November 2022.

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Serviced Apartments

JANUARY 18, 2024

UAE: Sustainable hospitality group TLC Harmony has expanded its sustainable tourism initiatives in the UAE. TLC Harmony is a hospitality group focussed on the promotion of sustainable travel and tourism and hospitality development. These projects are designed to blend luxury living with environmental stewardship.

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Serviced Apartments

JANUARY 18, 2024

UK: Asset management company Switch Hospitality Management has opened its aparthotel Birmingham Snowhill and appointed Ehatshum Chowdhury as general manager. General manager Chowdhury brings more than 10 years of hospitality experience to the role. He most recently oversaw operations of multiple Premier Inn sites across Cheshire.

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hilton reports a record-breaking development quarter, opening 132 hotels and around 24,000 rooms in Q4 2023 , contributing to a full-year total of 395 hotels and 63,000 rooms, achieving a net unit growth of 4.9%. The strong results prompt confidence in achieving a net unit growth of 5.5%

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

Bainum, chair, Choice’s board of directors, said, “These nominees are proven leaders with wide-ranging expertise across relevant industries, including deep proficiency in the hospitality and franchising sectors.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

In addition to expanding operations, Immesi will support the company in becoming net zero carbon by 2030. Looking ahead, Immesi will lead the launch of Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s this year. Further openings in 2025 include Fulham and the brand’s debut in Birmingham.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

The University of Gloucester has partnered with renowned hotel brands, including Red Carnation Hotels, The Dorchester, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, and PPHE Hotel Group, to offer the first-ever degree-level apprenticeship in hospitality management.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’ve created an investment ecosystem allowing us to invest in various parts of the capital stack with best-in-class institutional partners, family offices and high-net-worth investors. In short, we offer our partners entry into a spectrum of deals that they could not otherwise access.” and 20% IRR.

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 23, 2024

Reporting to Travelodge’s COO, Claire Good, Turner will help to cement the Better Future Plan as the group looks to become net-zero by 2050. Turner’s appointment comes as Travelodge looks to accelerate its commitment to its Better Future Plan.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

William Cotter, founder and managing director at Net Affinity and Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, give their thoughts on the year ahead. “As we enter 2024, the ever changing landscape of hospitality has encouraged heightened significance of ancillary revenue alongside traditional room revenue.

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Synergy Suite

JANUARY 12, 2024

How Restaurant Analytics Differ from General Business Analytics While both restaurant analytics and general business analytics focus on data-driven decision-making, restaurant analytics are specifically tailored to the unique environment of the hospitality industry. This metric is indicative of the overall profitability of the restaurant.

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eZee Absolute

JANUARY 9, 2024

POS terminals securely process and accept UPI payments, net banking, and credit and debit card payments ensuring a swift and hassle-free experience for both guests and staff. They help hotels to stay ahead of the curve, responding dynamically to the ever-evolving demands of the hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, staff shortages will force the hospitality industry to be even more efficient, adopting tech that streamlines all their processes, reducing the workload on their staff as much as possible. Within 5 to 10 years, we’ll see full gross-to-net solutions that provide with employees on-demand pay and tips instantly.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Industry veteran Carmen Almos today announced the launch of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management. The firm began initial operations in 2023 and already has amassed a portfolio that includes nine hotels across brands such as Hilton, Marriott and IHG.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

AIC Hotel Group, the trailblazing hospitality brand with an extensive portfolio of world-class properties across the world’s most desirable destinations, such as Eden Roc Miami Beach and Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, today announced the launch of AVA, an elevated resort brand that establishes a new category of all-inclusive travel in the global marketplace. (..)

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The newest Ritz-Carlton is official, joining the luxury brand’s portfolio of more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. Named The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas as of today, the 400-acre property is set in the rolling hills of a former family ranch just minutes from downtown Dallas.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Late check-out request. Extra pillows. Wine glasses. Replacement toothbrush. Just send a text. To support the growing need for frictionless travel and introduce easier ways for guests to engage with hotel teams, Hilton is expanding its mobile messaging platform to its more than 7,000 Hilton properties worldwide by the end of 2024.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 8, 2024

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges, has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of the brand’s annual sales to support non-profit organizations focused on environmental issues.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

The fast-growing hotel management company saves time and creates extra value for partners and owners with the help of powerful hotel business intelligence technology.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals1.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hilton yesterday debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Four months after New York City’s restrictive short-term rental rules went into effect, a new analysis of publicly available data reveals no discernible improvement in rental prices or housing inventory in the city. Key findings include:

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced that attendee registration for this year’s North American event is now alongside hotel reservations via HITEC’s official housing service.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 12, 2024

Hilton expands Georgia portfolio with first Signia by Hilton property in the state -Atlanta’s largest ground‑up hotel development project in 40 years.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) yesterday marked the opening of Hampton by Hilton London Old Street, a 109-room hotel located on the doorstep of vibrant Shoreditch. This exciting addition to Hampton by Hilton’s growing portfolio joins 44 existing properties across the UK.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Based on more than 309 million verified customer reviews, and in recognition of delivering consistently excellent service and hospitality, a record 1.48 million travel partners are receiving a Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2024. This includes 1,484,294 accommodations, 449 rental car companies and 129 taxi providers.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Office to hospitality conversions are bringing new life to cities, a movement that Bob W is a true advocate of with projects such as Kamppi and others across Europe.Opening in 2025, Bob W Kamppi’s mixture of studios and one-bedroom units will have an interior concept designed by local design agency KOKO3, uniquely merging the bu.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce the industry experts that global exhibition powerhouse dmg events has put together to serve on the advisory council for HITEC Dubai 2024.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection debuted in October 2022 with the launch of Evrima, the first time a luxury hospitality brand expanded into the cruising category.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 26, 2024

Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel chain in Spain, has announced a strong push for its international expansion, as revealed today at Fitur - the Madrid Tourism Fair - by its President and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Opening of Conrad Orlando brings sophisticated luxury and elevated travel experience to Central Florida.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Once, hotels stood as beacons of hospitality, where every guest was treated like royalty. The lobby buzzed with the energy of travelers from far and wide, greeted by a concierge who knew the city like the back of his hand. Room service was a call away, and the meticulous housekeeping was a silent ballet that kept everything pristine.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 30, 2024

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has made its debut in New Zealand’s largest city with the opening of InterContinental Auckland.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Something big is going down. Downright Austin is opening in spring 2024, bringing its own unique and decidedly Downright take on the global Renaissance Hotels brand.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has entered into a franchise agreement with Mogotel and development partner Revelop, to mark IHG’s re-entry into Sweden with voco Stockholm Kista.

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