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Atlanta and Dallas Among Top Markets for New Hotel Openings Through 2025

Atlanta and Dallas Among Top Markets for New Hotel Openings Through 2025

According to the United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) for Q2 2023, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are Dallas with a record-high 184 projects/21,501 rooms, Atlanta with 141 projects/17,993 rooms, Phoenix with 119 projects/16,107 rooms, Nashville with 116 projects/15,346 rooms, and Los Angeles with 112 projects/17,797 rooms. Read more

TODAYS BYLINES

 

Market Report Milwaukee

Milwaukee's Rebounding Lodging Industry and Future Economic Growth - By Amy Schmidt

Following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Milwaukee is positioning itself as a sought-after destination for major events and continued economic growth. With a strong lineup of events, including the Republic National Convention in 2024, and ongoing developments in the city, Milwaukee's hotel market is set for a prosperous future. Read more

 

Google Search

Hey Google, Does Voice Search Yield Better Results Than Typing? - By Shiri Melumad

As voice assist becomes more common, how does it affect the way consumers search for products online? Wharton’s Shiri Melumad has the answer in her latest paper, which looks at the difference between spoken and typed search queries. Read more

 

Hotel Revenue Management

5 Features to Look for in a Benchmark Tool for the Hotel Industry

These are the essential features to consider when choosing a benchmarking tool to enhance your hotel management and improve performance. Read more

 

Wellness Travel

Wellness Travel: How to Tap Into This Colossal Market - By Alyssa Fate

According to a Market Analysis Report by Grand View Research, the global wellness tourism market size was estimated at $814.6 billion USD in 2022 and is expected to reach $923.6 billion USD in 2023. So, how can hoteliers tap into this colossal market? First, hotel marketers need to understand exactly what wellness tourism encompasses and how they can more closely meet visitors’ needs. Read more

 

Trends

 

Market Report Greece

GBR Consulting Reports Greek Hospitality Industry Performance for 2nd Quarter 2023

The first half of 2023 registered positive results for the tourism sector overall - Total international airport arrivals increased by 9.8% YTD June 2023 / 2022, while compared to 2019 a growth of 0.8% was recorded Read more

 

Food Trends

Hot Food Trends from the Institute of Food Technologists

Annual event provides advanced look at the food and beverage trends for professionals in commercial food production and foodservice. Read more

 

News

 

Contactless Check-In

7 Things to Consider When Implementing Contactless Check-In to Your Hotel

In this article, we'll delve into eight essential factors to consider when transitioning to a contactless check-in system in your hotel. Implementing this contemporary and streamlined solution can elevate the guest experience, introduce potential hotel upsell software scenarios, and refine the overall visitor experience. Read more

 

Uber Travel Tool

Uber Aims to Be Wider Travel App As It Turns First Profit - BBC

The ride-hailing company, famous for upending the global taxi business, wants to do the same for holiday travel, by expanding the services available on its app. Read more

 

Hotel Loyalty Programs

This Luxury Hotel Group Wants to Charge You $200 to Join Its Loyalty Program - It Just Might Be Worth It - Fast Company

Subscriptions are shaping up to be the new new thing in loyalty programs. Read more

 

Hotel Transaction Montana

Chico Hot Springs Resort in Paradise Valley, Montana Near Yellowstone National Park Sold for $33 Million

DiamondRock Hospitality Company (NYSE:DRH) today announced that it has acquired the fee-simple interest in the Chico Hot Springs Resort, a lifestyle resort in Paradise Valley, Montana and near Yellowstone National Park. The purchase price for the Resort and adjacent ranch is $33 million. Read more

 

Hotel Development Beverly Hills

Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles to Rebrand and Join Hilton's LXR Hotels

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) today announced the rebranding and planned conversion of its Mr. C Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California to the Cameo Beverly Hills. Read more

 

Hotel Development Oklahoma

21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Rebrands to Fordson Hotel As Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Fordson Hotel is located in the West Village District near Oklahoma City’s downtown and housed in the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, which dates back to more than a century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more

 

Omni Hotels Development Update

Omni Announces First Brand Refresh in Over A Decade

Brand set to reinvest $1.5 billion in its portfolio of properties over the next 5 years Read more

 

Luxury Hospitality Conference

International Luxury Hotel Association Announces Luxury Hospitality Conference at Eden Roc Miami Beach, December 11 & 12

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) announced its INSPIRE luxury hospitality conference, set to take place at the Eden Roc Miami Beach on December 11 and 12. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, investors, developers, owners, operators, and providers from around the world. Read more

 

In Brief

 

Hotel Transactions Europe
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 28 July 2023

Ashford Hospitality Trust Results
Ashford Trust Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Braemar Hotels Results
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Chatham Lodging Trust Results
Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

Management Appointment Four Seasons Hotels
Nick Solomon Named General Manager for the Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Caesars Entertainment Results
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Management Appointment Hilton
Shaun Robinson Named General Manager for the Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hotel Opening London
Premier Inn London Camden Hotel Opens

 

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