HNR News Issue: August, 4 2023 |  Read Online

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Why Hotels MUST Optimize for (Organic, Paid, Meta) Search or Risk Getting Left Behind - By Jeremy Razook

Why Hotels MUST Optimize for (Organic, Paid, Meta) Search or Risk Getting Left Behind - By Jeremy Razook

The way consumers research products online is always evolving. We’ve highlighted how Google’s hotel search experience has advanced over the years and Google SGE’s potential impacts on searcher behavior. But one thing remains the same. People use search engines. A lot. Read more

TODAYS BYLINES

 

Timeshare Trends

HVS Report - The Timeshare Industry Fully Recovered in 2022 - By Gary L Johnson

This article provides a summary of the current state of the timeshare industry, as well as the outlook in the current environment. We also highlight the benefits of timeshare resort ownership. Lastly, we describe the opportunities for entering this industry. Read more

 

Trends

 

Canadian Hotel Investment Trends

Colliers Q2 2023 Canadian Hotel Investment Report

A strong pace of activity in the second quarter catapulted first half volume to more than $1 billion with notable urban and resort market sales. Read more

 

Market Report U.S.

U.S. Hotel Performance Showed Improved YOY Comparisons for the Week of July 29th

U.S. hotel performance declined slightly from the previous week but showed improved comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 29 July. Read more

 

Business Travel Trends

The Current State of Business Travel: Business Traveler and Travel Manager Priorities

The new age of business travel is intentional, with employees increasingly emphasizing work-life integration and changing dynamics Read more

 

Hotel Construction Pipeline U.S.

Three Franchise Companies in the U.S. Dominate the Hotel Construction Pipeline and Openings Through 2025

According to the most recent United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), in the second quarter of 2023, the franchise companies with the largest pipelines in the U.S. are Marriott International (Marriott) with 1,511 projects/181,632 rooms, Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) with record high project and room counts of 1,470 projects/164,848 rooms, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) with 811 projects/80,516 rooms. Read more

 

Short-term Rental Market

Consolidating the $50 Billion U.S. Short-Term Rental Market

Over 72 percent of all hotels in the United States are affiliated with large brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt. In contrast, the largest operator in the short-term rental (STR) market, Vacasa, manages less than 1 percent of the total market. With around $53.5 billion in gross booking value, or about 25 percent of the entire U.S. lodging industry, the STR market presents an enticing consolidation opportunity. Read more

 

Global Hotel Performance Trends

Global Hotel Industry Faces Mixed Fortunes Amid Rising Costs and Varied Demand

Today, the global hotel industry can be seen grappling with rising costs and varied demand across regions. The industry's ability to adapt to these challenges will be crucial in determining its recovery trajectory in the post-pandemic era. Read more

 

Concert Tours

OTA Insight Unveils the Impact of 'Taylor Swift Effect' on Global Hotel Markets

Swift's U.S. Tour Strikes a Chord: Hotel Prices Soar by 7.7% Year-on-Year in Anticipation of Concert Dates Read more

 

News

 

Trademark Collection Development Update

16 LuxUrban Hotels Across New York, Washington D.C., Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles to Join Wyndham's Trademark Collection

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and LuxUrban Hotels, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUXH today announced a newly signed deal to bring 16 LuxUrban hotels, representing approximately 1,400 rooms, into the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand later this year. Read more

 

Hotel Development Washington D.C.

Oxford Capital Group, LLC Announces Long-Term Lease for The Thompson Washington D.C. Hotel

Oxford Capital Group, LLC announces a new long-term lease of the 225-room, luxury lifestyle hotel Thompson Washington D.C. (221 Tingey Street SE), located in the city's historic Navy Yard with the owner of the property, Germany's Union Investment. Read more

 

Hotel Transaction Australia

Abode Hotel and Apartments Woden in Canberra, Australia Sold for AU$ 41.5 Million

Boutique funds management company Serene Capital has expanded its hospitality portfolio with the $41.5 million acquisition of Canberra’s Abode Hotel and Apartments. Read more

 

Sustainable Hotel Key Card

Hotel Key Cards Are Going Sustainable

The hospitality industry has traditionally relied on plastic hotel key cards, contributing to the global plastic waste problem. These new wooden hotel key cards are a game-changer, offering a sustainable alternative without compromising on functionality or design. Read more

 

Renewable Energy

Hyatt Continues to Focus on Climate Action with Increased Usage of 100% Renewable Electricity

Renewable electricity transition of 14 properties around the U.S. through renewable energy certificates supports Hyatt’s World of Care platform and 2030 environmental goals Read more

 

In Brief

 

Hotel Sales
6 Hotel Sales Strategies to Increase Occupancy and Revenue

Host Hotels & Resorts Results
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Management Appointment InterContinental
George Terpilowski Named General Manager for the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel

Hyatt Results
Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Hotel Opening Tucson
Waterwalk Opens Live | Stay Property in Tucson, Arizona

Hotel Opening Boston
The Dagny Hotel Opens in Downtown Boston

Hotel Opening Kyoto
Dusit Thani Kyoto Hotel Opens in Japan

Hotel Opening Morocco
Radisson Blu Residences, Saidia Opens in Morocco

 

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