Hospitality Net

APRIL 13, 2023

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG) is a prominent hotel management company with a diverse portfolio, providing hotel owners and investors with comprehensive management services has recently been selected to manage the Holiday Inn & Suites Beaufort @ Highway 21, signifying a continued partnership with HMV Management.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Mazzarò Sea Palace, which is just down the waterfront, but is set on a sandy beach on Mazzarò Bay, has reimagined dining concepts, with a new gourmet restaurant BLUM uniquely set on two small terraces facing the Bay, and a new look for its signature restaurant, Armònia.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Key International, a real estate investment and development company, and Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront in Fla. Shaner will operate the hotel, owned by Key International.

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APRIL 12, 2023

The recently released white paper Hospitality Inflation Report 2023 reveals that the hotel industry has effectively handled inflation and has successfully passed on the increased energy and labor costs to guests. This ability to manage costs and maintain profitability is one of the industry’s greatest strengths.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

RCD Hotels, a leading hotel company with luxury properties in different tourist destinations, with a multi-brand portfolio that includes all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels, Unico 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya and other luxury brands in Mexico, the Caribbean and the United States, has selected smart hospitality solutions provider, Hudini, to provide its guests (..)

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APRIL 12, 2023

In 2022, the hotel transaction activity in Spain reached €3Bn; a level only exceeded in 2017 and 2018 (record years). The total volume was 21% above 2021, despite the economic and political concerns.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 13, 2023

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, continues its legacy as an icon of style and elegance with the much-anticipated unveiling of the newly redesigned pool, pool restaurant and Baronessa Suite on 8 June 2023, as the property welcomes guests for the summer season.

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APRIL 11, 2023

As the hospitality industry continues to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that can enhance customer experiences while minimizing staff interactions.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 13, 2023

Accor has signed a deal with Shekhar Resorts to open the first Fairmont hotel in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world and an UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.

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APRIL 10, 2023

As frequent readers of my monthly training articles know, I have been a huge advocate of using a “tech for touch” approach for many years. In training articles, webcasts, and in my on-site hotel sales training workshops, I have provided suggestions for using video email apps to put the “people parts” back into hotel sales.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 10, 2023

Lodging Interactive, an award-winning digital marketing, reputation management, and social media engagement agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry since 2001, announced the launch of CoMMingle360.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

The other day I was having breakfast with 11 of my friends. The server came over, introduced herself, and said, I’ll be taking care of you. She took our orders, and a few minutes later, a different server dropped off three of our meals.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

Corporate travel spend will likely be smaller than pre-pandemic as U.S. and European companies weigh ROI and sustainability goals amid ongoing flexible work arrangements and increased use of technology.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Accor is pleased to announce the opening of Pullman Hotels & Resorts’ 50th hotel in Greater China – Pullman Haining Hotel – ideally located in the business center of Haining City, Zhejiang Province, just an hour away from Shanghai or Hangzhou via high-speed train.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2023

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally-recognized travel brands, today introduces The Marriott Vacation Clubs™, the collection of more than 90 premium Marriott, Sheraton, and Westin Vacation Club branded resorts.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 13, 2023

Taking care of breakfast in various aspects means laying the foundations for significant increases in turnover and profits. Did you know? OTAs show “breakfast included” as a primary search filter for hotel guests.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

Hotel email marketing is an essential strategy for hotels to promote their services and increase bookings through targeted and personalized email campaigns. By using email marketing, hotels can connect with potential guests, build customer relationships, and drive revenue growth.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

As economy and budget hotels are nearing the end of their economic life, some properties are finding new capital for renovations from buyers seeking to convert properties to residential use. In this article, we provide a sample list of hotels that have gone through this metamorphosis.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2023

A recent Globe Street article chronicles observations from industry professionals that hotels are now a ‘hot’ asset class and a good long-term investment due to a ‘compelling growth story’.1 1 This is excellent news for CBRE hotel clients who own or invest in hotel property if near-term economic problems do not become long-term ones.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a two-property agreement with leading Indonesian conglomerate Mayapada Group that doubles the companies’ strategic partnership to four hotels in Bali.

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APRIL 10, 2023

HotelRunner, the leading hospitality and travel technologies platform, has launched HotelRunner Elite, an exclusive service designed to add exponential value to independent and chain hotels, helping them overcome the challenges of strategic positioning and yield management.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Indian Hotels Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, marks yet another year of accelerated portfolio expansion in FY 2022-23. It recorded an industry-leading pipeline with the signing of 36 new hotels and opening of 16 new hotels, in the past one year. The current pipeline stands at 73 hotels.

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APRIL 13, 2023

The injection of capital combined with Thynk’s impressive revenue growth will further fuel the company’s accelerated R&D efforts as well as its ongoing global expansion, with teams and customers already present in European, American and Middle East hospitality markets.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 13, 2023

Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-based property management systems (PMS), today is announcing the acquisition of Hotello, the Montreal-headquartered cloud PMS solution for hotel properties.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

The BLLA Events Team sits down with Amit Patel, Business Line Manager, Hospitality at Corporate Spending Innovations, as he prepares to attend the 2023 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8 at Florence Gould Hall.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2023

Magnuson Hotels announced a 77.83% growth in RevPAR since pre-pandemic (2019) for the Independent Collection. This represents a remarkable 10 times the USA industry average of 7.6% as reported by the STR report.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Southeast Asia’s hotel industry has seen highs and lows over the past 12 months. The first half of 2022 was a struggle for many hoteliers due to limitations around COVID-19, but as the year progressed and restrictions eased, the demand for travel began to steadily climb.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2023

Matthew Hancock joins Groups360 as senior vice president & chief financial officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hancock worked at Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) for nearly ten years, serving in roles of increasing responsibility across corporate strategy and channel innovation, investor relations, and treasury.

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APRIL 12, 2023

Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced today the opening of ULUM™, a new, safari-inspired, luxury outdoor resort brand with its first location near Moab, UT.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection in India with the signing of the first hotel in Hyderabad.

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APRIL 11, 2023

La Vie Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with YOO, the renowned international interior design and lifestyle group, to bring two of their flagship hospitality brands – the upper upscale YOO2 Hotel and luxury By YOO villas to Phuket.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Stayntouch, a global leader in providing cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Cedar Court Hotels, the leading independent collection of upscale four-star hotels in Yorkshire, UK.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2023

Sixth Street and Rocco Forte Hotels are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte Hotels will operate a new luxury resort in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Viceroy Santa Monica-the iconic beachside hotel located steps away from the water on Ocean Avenue in the heart of Santa Monica-announced the completion of its all-encompassing renovation at the hands of award-winning design studio EDG.

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APRIL 12, 2023

The hotel is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts and is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT. The renovation includes all 107 suites, public spaces, meeting rooms, and the building’s exterior.

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APRIL 14, 2023

New Resort Welcomes Guests To A Haven Of Modern Luxury With Sophisticated Design, Curated Dining And Thoughtful Service.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Orlando’s leading luxury hotel unveils revitalization plans with the comprehensive transformation expected to debut in December 2023.

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