Technology & Management

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - STR data for 22-28 November 2020 showed Canada's hotel industry with slightly lower occupancy from the previous week. 22-28 November 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019): Occupancy: 25.7% (-56.6%) Average...

Choice taps Zoox Media to analyze guest preferences jfox Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:25

Oxford Capital acquires 5 hotels in, near San Francisco esimon Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:18

Advocacy group calls for updated hotel breakfast approach jfox Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:15

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will open a new 78-room lifestyle luxury hotel in Tulum, marking the brand's first opening in Mexico. Set to open on December 18, the luxurious Kimpton Aluna Hotel offers guests a tucked-away oasis in ...

InsuraGuest's Hospitality Liability and tech platform enables hotel operators to transfer small property and medical guest claims to lower general liability premiums and generate additional revenue Foundation Risk Partners ("FRP"), one of the fastes...

Near term worse, long term better at Marriott jfox Thu, 12/03/2020 - 09:46

U.S. weekly hotel occupancy fell to its lowest level since late May, according to the latest data from STR through 28 November. 22-28 November 2020 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019): Occupancy: 36.2% (-28.5%) Average daily rate (ADR):...

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Curio Collection by Hilton's debut property in Monterrey, Mexico - MS Milenium Monterrey, Curio Collection by Hilton. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, the iconic hotel, owned and operated by Mil...

A restaurant without waiters or workers behind the counter seems like an idea from the future; Ironically, this is an idea of the past. This concept is called an Automat, it was popularized in the early 1900s after the Spanish Flu Pandemic (Figure 1...

Still to this day, many hotels (especially independent properties and smaller chains) are making decisions that are based on gut instinct rather than data. These hoteliers know they need to finally start implementing a revenue optimization program t...

Whether making plans to travel, dreaming of future travel or simply looking to enjoy a new local experience, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reveals what to look forward to from the world's leading luxury hospitality company next year. "Exciting new...

Between December 1 to 4, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm CET, 40 companies will meet online to inspire the world of hospitality and travel tech. Brave leaders, industry pioneers, innovators and rule-breakers to show hoteliers "the reason why" their offers, the...

For the second time this year and with the participation of ITB Berlin, IPK International conducted a special survey on international travel behavior in times of Corona. The evaluation of the German market revealed the following interesting results:...

NEWTON, Mass. - Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the addition of 102 properties to its global hotel portfolio. 99 of the hotels have already been reflagged as Sonesta on 12/1, and the three remaining hotels, located in Canada and P...

Portola Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce both the re-opening of the hotel and the completion of a multi-million dollar room renovation. Recently honored with Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Readers' Choice Award as one of the Top Twenty-Five Hotels in ...

Humans aren't fond of change - it's deeply integrated in our DNA that we prefer the safe and known. But this year has promoted the exact opposite. The coronavirus has forced us to meet 'the new normal' and although we might not like it, we must embr...

Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC), or SVC, today announced that it has completed the transition of branding and management for 99 hotels to subsidiaries of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, or Sonesta, from InterContinental Hotels Group...

Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a 'game changer' for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic. A new set of Inclusive Recovery Guides from the World Touri...

ATLANTA - Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, and Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced the first hotels in the world to successfully...

Next generation CRM solutions in the hotel industry should not only reduce complexity for marketing managers, but also increase the ROI of campaigns. By introducing fully automated, score-based marketing campaigns in real time, your CRM solution can...

FAIRFAX, VA - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC ("Crestline") announced today that they have been selected to manage three Massachusetts hotels—the 112-guest suite Residence Inn Boston Marlborough, the 108-guest suite Residence Inn Boston Westford, an...

The COVID-19 pandemic had made an unprecedented impact on the global economy in 2020. The good news is the long-waited COVID-19 vaccines will soon become available. Let's hope that the coronavirus will disappear soon as we enter the New Year. Lookin...

"Our challenge was, 'how do we quickly speak to a new audience that we're not used to?'" This experience, shared by Brian Gore of The Set Hotels at last week's Direct Booking Masterclass, is no doubt one felt by many hoteliers since the start of the...

London, UK - International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The joint recommendation for the short stay exemption com...

The coronavirus pandemic has created one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the hotel sector. But as properties and chains attempt to recover from the devastating impact of having far fewer numbers of guests, many are considering new st...

Airbnb's IPO marks a milestone in the travel industry and consumer internet as a whole. By redefining traveler expectations and establishing a new type of lodging, Airbnb built the second-most valuable travel company in the world in just a decade. I...

In the modern age, how businesses engage their customers continues to evolve rapidly. Consumers have changed how they search out the brands they want to buy from, how they choose between options and what they expect with regards to service. Hotels n...

NEWTON, Mass. - Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC), or SVC, today announced that it has completed the transition of branding and management for 99 hotels to subsidiaries of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, or Sonesta, from InterContinen...

Wyndham app upgrade focuses on low-contact features jfox Wed, 12/02/2020 - 11:20

SVC completes shift of 99 hotels from IHG to Sonesta jfox Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:19

AMS Hospitality's new JV aims to acquire $300M in hotels jfox Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:45

DirecTV shifts strategies to meet changing demands jfox Tue, 12/01/2020 - 14:03

Study: Average carbon footprint per hotel stay down 10% since 2015 jfox Tue, 12/01/2020 - 12:00

Corporate hotel taps Volara for F&B delivery support jfox Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:22

Aimbridge Hospitality names new CEO jfox Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:44

HotStats: U.S. hotels finally reach profitability in October jfox Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:24

Hotec Global unites buyers, suppliers from around the world jfox Mon, 11/30/2020 - 15:13

Best Western puts focus on conversions, boutique development jfox Mon, 11/30/2020 - 12:34

PwC report predicts rebound in H2 2021 jfox Mon, 11/30/2020 - 11:26

3 CX technologies hotels can leverage for holiday travel jfox Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:16

Hospitality companies sign deals for new projects jfox Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:39

STR: Preholiday occupancy continues decline jfox Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:23

Silverware partners with Cuboh jfox Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:41

With vaccines on the horizon, ALIS, HITEC shift dates jfox Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:44

Hawaii hotels struggle with tourism downturn jfox Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:53

New hotels open in Midwest, New York jfox Tue, 11/24/2020 - 23:55

Bartech debuts management platform for manual minibars esimon Tue, 11/24/2020 - 17:13

Accor focuses on lifestyle with Ennismore merger jfox Tue, 11/24/2020 - 16:35

Historic Kentucky hotel wraps renovation jfox Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:49

Krk island born Deni Srdoč is set to join Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa as Head Chef for the resort’s Nebo Restaurant & Lounge.

CHICAGO (June 18, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces Hyatt’s path forward to welcome back guests and customers to Hyatt hotels, helping them once again experience the...

Hilton Wuhan Optics Valley still managed to create surprises and unforgettable memories for medical workers who were fighting the epidemic.

Opus Bar & Grill knows the best way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach.

Opus Bar & Grill knows the best way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach.

Hilton Darwin has sold more than 100 high tea boxes to raise funds for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council NT.

This Ramadhan, Muslims can break fast in the comfort of their homes while enjoying delectable Iftar delights prepared using treasured family recipes of chefs from Hilton Singapore, as the hotel introduces Iftar To-Go.

For the first time ever, DoubleTree by Hilton is sharing the official bake-at-home recipe for the brand’s beloved and delicious chocolate chip cookie.

With a cosmopolitan atmosphere, typical of big cities, but without losing Rio’s charm and bohemian, Isabel Lounge at Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana opens its doors to be a portrait of the Rio de Janeiro that everyone loves: beautiful, authentic and welcoming.

Hilton Darwin has partnered with local Darwin businesses to create two unique dining events in March for Darwin locals and visitors alike.

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza has been named Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ No. 1 Food & Beverage Hotel in the USA on multiple occasions throughout the last decade.

For many, “getting away” means visiting the beach or an urban locale, but soon, there may be another popular destination: space.

In celebration of its fifth birthday, Opus Bar & Grill, will indulge diners to bottomless servings of their popular Over-The-Top-Fries when ordering any of Opus’ premium sharing steaks or platters.

il Cielo’s resident Chef Yohhei Sasaki is ready to welcome the blooming spring season with a curated seasonal tasting menu of beautifully defined flavours.

Hilton Singapore’s Executive Pastry Chef Cindy Khoo takes the Saturday high tea affair at D9 Cakery up a notch with a new menu laced with some of the best dessert collections in town.

This Valentine’s Day, guests and their loved ones can enjoy panoramic oceanfront views and exclusive four-course menus at Kingston Resorts® signature restaurants.

This quarter, Verde Kitchen’s seasonal menu showcases its chefs’ talents through a modern twist to Asian flavours.

As the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) baked the famous DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookies – making them the first ever food baked in space.

Revel in the season of love with a plethora of romantic dining options and specially curated set menus this February 1 to 16, 2020 at Hilton Singapore.

The IRONS Restaurant & Bar at Hilton Mystic has been named “Best Hotel Bar” in New London County by Connecticut Magazine’s Annual Best Restaurants’ Edition.

Both of the Kingston Resorts® signature restaurants — Café Amalfi and Vintage Twelve — will participate in Restaurant Week South Carolina from January 9 to January 19.

Hilton Mystic today announced Banquet Chef Samantha Miller has received the Paving the Way Award from the Connecticut Lodging Association (CLA).

For the fourth year, DoubleTree by Hilton will extend a warm welcome to cookie lovers across the country on National Cookie Day.

Today, the DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookies are officially on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) to become the first food baked in space.

. To celebrate the brand’s 50th Anniversary, the recently opened DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort is marking this significant milestone locally by taking the experience a step further with a first-of-its-kind Cookie Suite Experiential Package

Just in time for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, DoubleTree by Hilton is proud to introduce the third edition of our Cook(ie) Book, Mission: Cookie

Hilton today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)

To celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Hilton hotels in Malaysia launched a new gift box offering, the Celestial Blooms mooncake series

DoubleTree by Hilton will hand out its famous, warm chocolate chip Cookie to anyone who visits its more than 565 hotels around the world

As DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru celebrates its five-year anniversary, the hotel reflects on five years of excellent hospitality

DoubleTree by Hilton will take its iconic warm welcome to new heights when its famous chocolate chip Cookie becomes the first food baked in space.

The Mystic Chamber at DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne – Flinders Street is an enchanting escape for those who love everything mystical, magical and wondrous.

Chef Alan Lambert has joined DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park as the new Executive Chef.

The package offers guests the opportunity to sign up for a class that will teach them how to master the art of coffee-making in the coffee capital of the world.

CHICAGO (January 9, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the launch of a public bug bounty program with HackerOne in which ethical hackers are invited to test Hyatt...

CHICAGO (January 8, 2019) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt is collaborating with Google to pilot a new capability of the Google Assistant – Interpreter Mode....

DoubleTree by Hilton Denver, part of DoubleTree by Hilton’s fast-growing, global portfolio of more than 540 upscale, full-service hotels, has launched its first-floor redesign that begins a $17 million hotel transformation project.

A Los Angeles native, Chef Vasquez brings 15 years of experience to his role and has served as chef de cuisine at Orange Hill Restaurant, a fine-dining establishment in Orange, California.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City today announced its on-property restaurant, Hudson Grille, has transformed its restaurant concept under a new culinary direction and leadership.

Those celebrating on Dec. 4 may stop by any of the brand’s 357 U.S. locations to commemorate the holiday and enjoy a complimentary signature, warm DoubleTree Cookie.

Chef Barry Bennett has been named executive chef of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park, located in Tucson, Arizona.

CHICAGO (July 9, 2018) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has selected Julia Vander Ploeg as senior vice president, global head of digital. Vander Ploeg will report...

CHICAGO (February 26, 2018) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Mark Vondrasek as the company’s chief commercial officer. In this role, Vondrasek will be...