HNR News Issue: August, 23 2023

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These Are the Review Channels Hotels Must Prioritize - By Leanne DeMaille

Chances are, anything new you’ve considered lately first crossed your radar thanks to influencer marketing. However, it may not have been courtesy of a popular influencer with mass following on social media, but thanks instead to the OGs of influencing...household names for sure, like Google and Bing. Read more

TODAYS BYLINES

Independent Lodging Congress

11 Reasons to Attend This Year's Independent Lodging Congress in San Francisco - By Andrew Benioff

The Independent Lodging Congress is more than a conference; it’s an experience Read more

Trends

U.S. Hotel Industry Outlook

Hoteliers Strategize To Address Shift in Demand During Shoulder Months - CoStar

As the hotel industry navigates periods of lower demand from travelers, many hoteliers are optimistic about the prospects to boost revenues and capture more business and group travelers. Read more

Business Outlook

PwC Survey Reveals Business Leaders Are Optimistic Regarding Economic Environment, Business Risks

Only 17% of executives strongly agree that there will be a recession in the next six months - As executives see external risks ease, they are channeling their investments into transformation, technology and talent Read more

Retail Tourism

United States Remains Most Popular Destination for Shopaholics

U.S. positioned as largest contributor of retail tourism to GDP Read more

Travel & Tourism Economic Impact

Capital Investment Fuels Growth in Travel & Tourism, Forecast to Reach Nearly $1 Trillion

Strong travel growth spurred rise in sector investment in 2022 Asia-Pacific and Africa see investment up 161% in 2022 over 2000 Read more

News

Amazon Web Services

How Cloud Services Help Expand Amazon's Role in Travel - PhocusWire

Travel insiders have long wondered when, or how, Amazon might flex its online muscle to follow other retail giants and non-travel brands into the sector. Read more

Hotels For Sale Australia

28 Hectares of Land at South Molle on Queensland's Whitsunday Islands Listed for Sale

The opportunity encompasses significant combined development parcels totalling approximately 28 hectares of beachfront and island centre land across perpetual and long-term leasehold lots. Read more

Accor Development Update

Accor Signs 30 New Properties in Asia in June & July 2023

Accor has signed 30 new hotels and resorts across Asia over the last two months under the Group’s Premium, Midscale & Economy brands. Read more

Hotel Development Mexico City

Kimpton Virgilio Hotel Opening in Mexico City in Fall 2023

Kimpton Virgilio will be located on 79 Anatole France Street will have 48 rooms, a signature restaurant and a rooftop bar with a pool. Read more

Hotel Development Saudi Arabia

273 Room Hilton Dammam Airport Hotel Announced for Saudi Arabia

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is continuing its expansion across Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hilton Dammam Airport, its first airport hotel in the country. The 273-key property will be completed in partnership with Al Musbah Group and Damman Airports Company (DACO). Read more

In Brief

Digital Hotel Concierge
8 Ways a Digital Hotel Concierge Simplifies Guest Requests

Hotel Development Nigeria
Swiss International Rancho Valeria Hotel to Open Decemer 2023 in Warri, Nigeria

HVS Asia Pacific
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 18 August 2023

Hotel Development Florida
Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, Florida to Rebrand to Marriott's Autograph Collection

Management Appointment WaterWalk Hotel Apartments
Jim Anhut Named Interim President and Chief Development Officer for WaterWalk

Hotel Opening Idaho
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens Property in Meridian, Idaho

Hotel Opening Australia
Peppers Manly Beach Resort Opens in Australia

Hotel Opening Sydney
Moxy Sydney Airport Hotel Opens

Hotel Opening Egypt
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis Hotel Opens in Egypt

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