Two-thirds of hotels report staff shortages despite record wages
More than two-thirds of U.S. hotels have experienced staff shortages in 2024 despite raising wages to an all-time high since the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry survey shows…
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Hotel Sustainability Outlook for 2024 Starts with Profitability
Sustainability is the future for hotels, full stop…
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U.S. hotel profitability gains led by full-service chains, major markets
Overall, 14 of the top 25 markets reported double-digit increases in GOPPAR. Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S…
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Hilton is reported to be looking at acquiring the Graduate Hotels brand
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) is in talks to buy the Graduate Hotels brand, according to a Bloomberg report. Sources indicated that the deal for the brand would not include the real estate assets…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Owners Confirm Sale to Local Investors
The Kemmerer family announced today that it has officially closed the deal for the sale of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, ending a highly successful and transformative 32 -year run of ownership…
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Cheval Blanc to Launch in Seychelles
The Mahé Island property will feature 52 villas designed as an ode to creole traditions. Luxury hospitality brand Cheval Blanc is set to unveil Cheval Blanc Seychelles this fall. Nestled along Mahé island’s Anse Intendance beach, the new location…
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Improve the Guest Experience in Your Hotel with These IoT Solutions in 2024
Hotel owners and managers already go the extra mile for their guests by providing excellent customer service, luxurious bedding, and even room service. However, there’s potential for you to be doing much more…
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Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano on what lies ahead for the world's biggest hotelier
Last year was an exceptionally busy one for Marriott International. In addition to enjoying robust net rooms growth, Marriott closed on its acquisition of Mexico's City Express brand, which marked Marriott's foray into the midscale space…
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FORMER BWH HOTEL GROUP CEO DAVID KONG ON GOING BEYOND THE “D” IN DEI
David Kong worked in the hospitality industry nearly 50 years at several brands, ending in 2021 when he retired as CEO of BWH Hotel Group, a global network of 4,500 hotels across 18 brands in more than 100 countries…
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Philip Barnes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Rotana
Rotana announces the appointment of Philip Barnes as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 March 2024…
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Dorchester Collection opens first hotel in the Middle East
Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana, Dubai, has welcomed its first dining and overnight guests…
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DUVE ACQUIRES EASYWAY, BOOSTING AI-DRIVEN GUEST EXPERIENCES
Guest experience platform Duve announced Monday the acquisition of hotel technology company Easyway in a move designed to boost artificial intelligence-driven guest experience management for hotels and vacation rentals worldwide. Terms of the deal…
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Crafting Delicious Beverages: The Science and Art Behind Mixology
Welcome to the world of mixology – where science meets art, and deliciousness is crafted sip by sip…
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Hotel prices rise most in Antalya last year
Antalya, Türkiye’s famous holiday destination, led the increase in hotel prices last year, according to the data from the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB)…
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Tallink not planning on resuming ferry services between Riga and Stockholm in the next few years
RIGA - Estonian ferry operator Tallink does not plan to resume ferry traffic between Riga and Stockholm in the next few years, representatives of Tallink confirmed to LETA when asked about the company's current plans for ferry traffic in Latvia…
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Hilton and The BRIT Awards announce new partnership
LONDON – Hilton and The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard have announced an exciting new partnership, offering access for Hilton Honors members to get close to the biggest names in music…
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Hotel Industry Investors Cheer Expected Rate Cuts and Improving Fundamentals in 2024
Insurance Costs and Lack of International Travelers Dampen Profitability Expectations - As owners, investors and operators met in Los Angeles for the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, a healthy dose of optimism permeated the conference halls and…
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HB on the Scene: Catching up with Mark Shalala
Christina Trauthwein, VP, Content and Partnerships, Hotel Business speaks with Mark Shalala, SVP, development, upscale brands & real estate, Choice Hotels International, about the company and its upscale brands…
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