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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This article examines Florence’s tourism industry resilience amidst crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing key performance indicators such as airport statistics, hotel supply, and operating performance. Despite setbacks, Florence witnessed a remarkable recovery, notably in 2023, with record-breaking Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Hospitality is built on a central pillar - providing an exceptional experience for guests. From countryside pubs with rooms to city-centre hotel groups, the focus of every good hotelier is the guest.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Louvre Hotels Group, the second-largest player in the hotel industry in France and Europe, with flagship brands such as Campanile, Kyriad and Première Classe, is implementing a strategic plan aiming, by 2028, to position each of its brands among the top 3 performing ones in the segments and countries where the group operates.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack growth platform for hotels, has successfully acquired LiveRate, a platform that empowers hotels to engage with their guests and drive direct bookings.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

"I was honoured to take over as IHG’s group CEO in July and would like to thank our teams for delivering an excellent set of results. Travel demand was strong across all markets, with RevPAR up 16% on last year and 11% ahead of the 2019 pre-pandemic peak.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Idyllically situated on the northern tip of St. Lucia, Cas en Bas Beach Resort will offer a distinctly modern and personalized getaway in a tropical paradise

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre, signalling the market-leading brand’s debut in Western Europe, as part of a franchise agreement with JMK Group.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The consensus seems to be that the downturn is due to factors such as the need for passionate hospitality workers, insufficient training initiatives for frontline employees, and the fact that, in some instances, management is more focused on data than on developing a culture of excellent service.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Visuals have long played a significant role in the advertisement of travel destinations. During the 1930s, travel advertising posters were booming in the hope of stimulating the depression-era economy (see some examples by clicking on the previous link). Actors like railway companies hired famous artists to create those posters.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes guests to experience a relaxed and purposefully different stay – where quality meets affordability. Garner hotels – a new midscale brand made with character – reaches exciting growth milestones with two new U.S. openings in Macon, Ga., and Oklahoma City, Okla.,

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats, is pleased to announce that its newest addition to the portfolio, Son Bunyola Hotel, and the three luxurious villas on its stunning 1,300-acre estate in Mallorca’s Tramuntana Mountains, are set to re-open on 1st March 2024 and will remain open year-round. (..)

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, "Transformative Wellness in Costa Rica with Diana Stobo," listeners are treated to an insightful conversation with Diana Stobo, a pioneering figure in the world of wellness and healthy living.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The hotel offers a unique blend of modern designs, local flavors, and a relaxing infinity pool, all within proximity to the bustling souks and markets.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The new 466-key InterContinental Resort Portofino, The Heart of Europe will open its doors in early 2026 on The World Islands Dubai, strengthening IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and leisure portfolio in the region

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Super Bowl LVIII, hosted in Las Vegas, was responsible for the U.S. hotel industry’s strong year-over-year (YoY) growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), which was up 3.9% and driven entirely by a 6.8% increase in average daily rate (ADR). occupancy fell 1.5 ppts as business slowed ahead of the big game.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The beloved resort to kick-off the summer season with a redesign of the legendary Tiki Hut, a full update to the resort pool and an all-new beachfront pavilion for events.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announced a partnership with Skipper, a leading booking engine provider.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group. MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Creek, renowned for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, has chosen IRIS, the leading provider of mobile F&B ordering platforms, to revolutionise their in-room dining services. This strategic move aligns with the hotel’s commitment to innovation, enhanced guest journeys, and revenue diversification.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes guests to experience a relaxed and purposefully different stay – where quality meets affordability. Garner hotels – a new midscale brand made with character – reaches exciting growth milestones with two new U.S. openings in Macon, Ga., and Oklahoma City, Okla.,

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened the doors of Hyatt Place Makassar, marking the entry of the Hyatt Place brand into Indonesia. This new addition to the Hyatt family is set to provide guests with the brand’s signature intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“For any business looking for process efficiencies this is a no-brainer. I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t implement something similar, and I wish we’d done it years ago!”

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

affles Hotels & Resorts, a distinguished luxury division of Accor, in collaboration with NEOM, has announced their ambitious project: Raffles Trojena. This new resort, nestled in the year-round mountain haven of Trojena in northwestern Saudi Arabia, is expected to welcome guests in 2027.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Short-term rental supply in key hotel markets is up 24% Across the key hotel markets we’ve mapped, short-term rental supply is up 24% at the end of 2023 versus 2022. Riyadh, London, Mumbai, Sydney and Delhi have shown the greatest growth, each exceeding 40% increase in short-term rental properties.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It’s the lifeblood of hospitality. Every hotelier knows in their heart of hearts the importance of giving guests a great experience. Yet beyond impeccable service and a flawless guestroom, so much of that hotel experience is crafted by what else is happening onsite.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management appoints hospitality alumnus John McKibbon ’75 as Chair of the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board (EAB) with fellow alumna, Norma Becker ’82 as Vice Chair.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport. The new hotel offers 150 well-appointed rooms, a host of upscale amenities and is conveniently located just a mile from Burbank airport and a short distance from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors as a new upscale lifestyle hotel, marking the debut of the vibrant Radisson RED brand in Southeast Europe.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Sharing best regional practices and leveraging experiences to grow the Kempinski brand comes with the switch of regions for two COOs at Kempinski Hotels: Xavier Destribats, during the past seven years Chief Operations Officer, The Americas, moves back from Cuba to Geneva and takes over the European region in addition to The Americas.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well-being experiences, set in the heart of nature. Its announcement marks the latest addition to NEOM – the evolving sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Similar to its sibling properties in New York, Crosby Street and The Whitby, the Warren Street Hotel showcases the vivid and imaginative interior designs characteristic of Kit Kemp Design Studio.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Urban Rest, the pioneer in flexible alternative accommodations, is proud to announce the opening of Urban Rest North Sydney, further broadening its presence in the dynamic cityscape of Sydney.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When it comes to fraud risk, one area of particular concern is procurement. In recent years, hotels have faced myriad challenges, including supply chain disruptions, economic volatility, and labour shortages. As travel volumes rebound, many hotels are concentrated on meeting evolving consumer expectations while ensuring financial stability.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an era marked by digital transformation and escalating demands for sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), the hospitality industry faces a pivotal opportunity to redefine its operational and strategic frameworks.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Guests can now check in at the new TRIBE Milano Malpensa. The opening marks TRIBE’s entry into the Italian market, emphasizing the brand’s growth plans to expand to 50 hotels worldwide over the next five years. TRIBE’s offerings in Milan include 240 guest rooms, a gym, and a heated panoramic swimming pool.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Manhattan market was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but has been experiencing a rebound, primarily driven by strong gains in average rate over the last three years. Legislative and supply changes are expected to positively affect hotel market trends going forward, and our demand forecast shows a rebound beyond 2019 levels by 2025.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Lodging Interactive, an award-winning digital marketing, reputation management, and social media engagement agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry since 2001, in a groundbreaking move, is proud to announce the launch of Commingle360, an evolutionary service designed to transform social media engagement into direct hotel bookings and revenue. (..)

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