Real estate mogul Jeffrey Soffer has waited 23 years for this moment. On Dec…
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Real estate mogul Jeffrey Soffer has waited 23 years for this moment. On Dec…
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Hyatt Strengthens Luxury and Lifestyle Growth With Strategic Expansion Across the Americas Region
Hyatt brands enter new markets, recent acquisitions broaden offerings for the industry’s fastest growing loyalty program - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) continues to strategically grow its luxury and lifestyle brand footprint with a strong…
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Sonesta to Build Luxury Development with Two Hotels in Dominican Republic
A massive new multi-use development featuring two Sonesta hotels is coming to the Dominican Republic. Sonesta has partnered with CLERHP, a leading Spanish and Latin American real estate development firm, to build Larimar City & Resort…
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Tel Aviv Startup Launches World’s First AI Hotel Receptionist
An Israeli startup has launched what it says is the world’s first generative AI hotel receptionist, which it says will ease shortages in hospitality staff worldwide…
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RedDoorz to focus on Indonesian, Philippine hotels: CEOs Strategy
Budget chain aims to increase properties to 8,000 over next few years…
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HOW CRYSTAL VINISSE THOMAS IS REMAKING HYATT’S BRANDS FOR A MODERN TRAVELER
The VP global brand leader, lifestyle and luxury brands is one of Ad Age’s 2023 40 Under 40 honorees. Four years ago, Crystal Vinisse Thomas decided to return to hospitality by taking a job at Hyatt.
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Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort
The latest news in the ski world is the marriage of a 21st-century tech billionaire and a troubled ski mountain…
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In one destination, a night in an Airbnb costs a whopping 85% more than a hotel - but if you're travelling in a large group, a rental might be more budget-friendly…
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World's largest indoor Sukkah to be built at Jerusalem hotel
The sukkah will be strictly kosher so that the many visitors expected to visit the hotel will be able to observe the mitzvah of sitting in the sukkah…
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Opinion - Hilton’s push into budget travel isn’t hurting the company many expected to take a hit
When Hilton first announced its economy brand Spark at the beginning of this year, hotel industry analysts buzzed over the potential blow that would have to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…
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Wyndham Launches New Hotel Owner and Guest Engagement Platforms
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, recently announced the launch of two new platforms designed to enhance the hotel ownership and guest experience…
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Wyndham hotels CEO speak on future AI plans for company
Richard Quest speaks with Wyndham Hotels CEO Geoff Ballotti about its development of an AI chatbot concierge.
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Host Hotels (HST) Rewards Investors With a 20% Dividend Raise
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. HST recently announced a 20% hike in its cash dividend payment to 18 cents per share for the third quarter of 2023 from 15 cents paid out earlier. The move is aimed at enhancing its shareholders’ wealth…
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Hyatt’s Impression by Secrets Launches Exclusive Dining Experiences With Top Culinary Personalities
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of its Impression Makers Supper Club, a series of exclusive dinners from the World of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, in collaboration with some of the most talented and innovative chefs in the world…
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InterContinental® New York Barclay Hotel (Known as The Barclay), owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, has announced the appointment of Sofia Vandaele as Regional Director of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle, NYC…
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Hilton brand set to expand by over a quarter
Hilton Worldwide’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, is due to grow by around 27% over the next few years, according to the group’s latest figures…
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Norwegian welcomed 2.1 million passengers in August
Norwegian had 2.1 million passengers and a load factor of 85.2 percent in August. Regularity was particularly high with 99.6 percent of all scheduled flights taking place…
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Scandic Signs Agreement for Two New Hotels in Helsinki
Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with landlord Projekti GH Oy for two hotels with a total of 459 rooms in the unique Garden Helsinki, a multi-functional event arena in Helsinki, Finland…
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