Generative AI tools not yet ready for ‘prime time’ in travel | Hotel Dive
Although more travelers are using gen AI and social media to plan trips, there’s still “a lot of work to do to harness” these tools, per a recent Amadeus study.| Hotel Dive
An extension of Sonesta’s Americas Best Value Inn brand, the offering aims to meet the growing appetite for longer-term accommodations.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
Chief development officers from Hilton, Wyndham, Choice and more talk the impact of economic uncertainty on hotel projects and the top portfolio growth opportunities.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
Although four in five hotel guests plan to stay at midscale or higher-end properties by the end of the year, “rising costs and economic uncertainty are having a lingering effect on travel plans,” per AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
Union employees at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown and the Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City are calling for higher pay and improved benefits.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
The portfolio of boutique hotels will offer unique experiences in offbeat locations, helping it to stand out among competitors’ recently launched collection brands, per Hilton exec Kevin Osterhaus.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
While a budget boutique hotel may seem like an oxymoron, Wyndham sees a big opportunity in offering design-forward hotels at a lower price point with Dazzler Select brand.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
New heads of investment, development, operations and commercial strategy were named, while a few leaders announced their exits.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
The luxury Telluride property will expand the hospitality brand’s ski portfolio as travelers increasingly seek outdoor experiences.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
Hotel brands should honor their heritage, but they also need to evolve to stay relevant to modern travelers.| Hotel Dive - Latest News
Although more travelers are using gen AI and social media to plan trips, there’s still “a lot of work to do to harness” these tools, per a recent Amadeus study.| Hotel Dive
The Amex Travel App is designed to help travelers book hotels, flights and transportation.| Hotel Dive
Located in Kennebunk, Maine, the property marks “a turning point in our hospitality strategy,” per DoveHill CEO Jake Wurzak.| Hotel Dive
Three Nashville, Tennessee, hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando, Florida, was named the overall best market for meetings in the tech provider’s annual ranking.| Hotel Dive
Hotel franchisees fear they could lose their competitive edge in the economy segment if the deal is made, according to AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake.| Hotel Dive
Choice, which acquired Radisson Americas in August, credits integration expertise and tech investments for the faster timeline.| Hotel Dive
Choice has made its proposal public in response to Wyndham “disengaging” from negotiations.| Hotel Dive
In its latest move to buy out its peer, Choice is attempting to skirt Wyndham’s current leadership, which has repeatedly rejected its acquisition bid, by adding its own presence to the company’s board.| Hotel Dive
Choice made an exchange offer to buy its peer Tuesday, a proposal Wyndham said “appears unchanged” to its previous bid.| Hotel Dive
Choice CEO Patrick Pacious said the company’s integration of Radisson Americas, including third-quarter synergies from the deal, indicates a Choice-Wyndham merger could be successful.| Hotel Dive
Hyatt is pursuing the global boutique operator for a deal that could boost its global footprint and loyalty program, according to Bloomberg.| Hotel Dive
Investors face hurdles from broader economic uncertainty and high interest rates, but luxury hotels and urban markets pose opportunities, per a JLL report.| Hotel Dive
It’s an area that employers “mess up all the time,” a disability compliance consultant told HR Dive.| Hotel Dive
MGM Resorts International is updating a major part of its 2,000-room hospitality property.| Hotel Dive
The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline was up 3% year on year in the second quarter, and openings growth is expected for full-year 2025, per Lodging Econometrics.| Hotel Dive
Experts say rising leisure and business travel demand is driving record performance growth and development activity in the metropolitan area.| Hotel Dive
In the quarter, Dallas had the most hotels underway of any other city globally, and higher-tier segments drove development, per Lodging Econometrics.| Hotel Dive
Widespread U.S. RevPAR declines were reported, though some CEOs remained optimistic about luxury travel and group booking pace into next year.| Hotel Dive
As international tourism numbers slump this year, hotel owners should aim to attract regional guests with dynamic technology and curated experiences.| Hotel Dive
Hyatt assumes Standard International’s lifestyle portfolio of 22 open hotels, including The Standard, High Line in New York City, as well as more than 30 pipeline projects.| Hotel Dive
Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the NoMad brand globally.| Hotel Dive
Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky, ditched its Bunkhouse roots for JdV by Hyatt, gaining distribution and loyalty perks as Hyatt fine-tunes its lifestyle growth strategy.| Hotel Dive
Decreased government spending, a lack of international inbound travel and broader economic uncertainty had a noticeable impact on Q2 earnings results.| Hotel Dive
Called “TikTok Go,” the program lets creators tag their location to earn commissions.| Hotel Dive
Union hotel workers blocked traffic near LAX 10 days after they voted to authorize what could become the largest hotel strike in U.S. history.| Hotel Dive
The vote could result in as many as 15,000 striking workers at dozens of hotels as early as the July Fourth holiday weekend.| Hotel Dive
Sage Investment Group is acquiring underutilized lodging properties and transforming them into workforce studios.| Hotel Dive
Heightened group and international travel demand will drive RevPAR growth and investor appetite, though investment won’t come without hurdles, according to Newbond Holdings.| Hotel Dive
The new hotels signal further growth for the Cambria brand, which has forayed into several new markets this year, solidifying its standing among upscale competitors.| Hotel Dive
The first Rise & Shine hotel opened this week in Missouri, kicking off a larger expansion by Choice in the competitive upper midscale segment.| Hotel Dive
Adding to Cambria’s national portfolio of more than 65 properties, developers broke ground on two hotels near Portland, Oregon, a new market for the brand.| Hotel Dive
The property, comprising 154 rooms and various amenities, is an adaptive reuse of a historic office building in the city’s central business district.| Hotel Dive
With the grand opening of its Savannah location, the hotel brand now has more than 65 locations across the U.S., including in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix.| Hotel Dive
A rise in leisure travel demand and extended weekend stays contributed to the brand’s first-quarter revenue, which was up 29% over the same period last year.| Hotel Dive
Sports tourism and a flourishing manufacturing sector are driving hotel performance gains as well as investor and developer activity in the metro area.| Hotel Dive
Choice said the integration is already producing “significant benefits” — something the company believes it could also achieve with a Wyndham merger.| Hotel Dive
As rumors fly that Hyatt is pursuing Standard International, hospitality pros share how the boutique hotel deal could benefit Hyatt, but also pose obstacles.| Hotel Dive
MGM Resorts International will make over the Spa Tower’s rooms and suites with help from New York- and Chicago-based interior designers.| Hotel Dive
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, the largest hotel in downtown Los Angeles, avoided a work stoppage by striking a deal for union workers.| Hotel Dive
Hotels in Southern California need to prioritize flexibility.| Hotel Dive
As travelers become more environmentally conscious, they are holding hospitality organizations to a higher standard of communication and action.| Hotel Dive
The $70 million redevelopment project will offer year-round outdoor recreational activities at a time when leisure travelers are demanding more experiences.| Hotel Dive
Cambria Hotel Copper Mountain joins the upscale brand’s portfolio as leisure travelers seek more experience-based trips.| Hotel Dive
After a strong start to the year, PwC predicts uncertain macroeconomic conditions will slow travel demand and, in turn, impact hotel performance for the remainder of 2023.| Hotel Dive
As Choice opens its 500th extended stay property, VP Matt McElhare shares what markets and segments are poised for future growth and how leveraging technology will set brands apart.| Hotel Dive
The sector will see continued growth and increased investment activity in 2025 driven by strong demand and favorable lending trends, according to JLL.| Hotel Dive
Heightened group travel boosted revenues for several hotel companies, while conversions and extended stay remained top of mind for developers.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are already working to court eco-conscious travelers, but demographic shifts and the rise of AI-powered booking may lead the industry to rethink loyalty and personalization.| Hotel Dive
Upcoming entertainment and sporting events are expected to drive performance in the second half of 2023 and beyond.| Hotel Dive
On the heels of second-quarter growth, the company forecasted in a Q2 earnings call increased occupancy rates and revenues in the coming half and beyond.| Hotel Dive
The company, along with Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., has struck an agreement with MLB’s Oakland Athletics to build a ballpark for the team at the Tropicana resort, located in one of the city's busiest areas.| Hotel Dive
The new development option includes fitness centers and outdoor spaces, as guests seek accommodations with more wellness amenities.| Hotel Dive
The multihotel strike continues as area hoteliers push back against workers’ demands.| Hotel Dive
Union workers went on strike ahead of the busy July Fourth holiday.| Hotel Dive
Some 95% of union members voted yes to a potential strike, which could affect up to 40,000 resort employees along the Strip.| Hotel Dive
Gone are the days of “Cheesecake Factory”-size menus as hotels prioritize a la carte and plant-forward food and beverage options, according to Marriott International’s senior director of culinary for the U.S. and Canada.| Hotel Dive
Union workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown are the latest to join a wave of hospitality industry labor action across the country.| Hotel Dive
With the Richmond property, the brand has a handful of open hotels and hundreds more in the pipeline amid strong category demand.| Hotel Dive
Hilton expands its luxury portfolio with the hotel, situated on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort.| Hotel Dive
The brand, under the working title “Project HQ,” will target millennial and Gen Z travelers who are “priced out of the lifestyle hotel market.”| Hotel Dive
Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment and renovations ramp up.| Hotel Dive
Mike Metcalf shares how HQ Hotels is thinking about loyalty, marketing and guest experiences as the Wyndham-partnered brand plots openings for 2025 and beyond.| Hotel Dive
With its acquisition of Standard International, Hyatt continues to grow its lifestyle portfolio, but the company will have to fight competitors for resources in the saturated space.| Hotel Dive
At the annual event in Phoenix, hotel industry leaders shared the opportunities and challenges facing the sector and forecasted what will drive hospitality growth in 2025.| Hotel Dive
Midnight Auteur, from the founders of Death & Co. and Denver’s Ramble Hotel, will debut in Savannah, Georgia, featuring one key element: a bar as the focal point of its lobby.| Hotel Dive
The new Project MidX Studios prototype will provide a more cost-effective development and operating model than other Marriott brands.| Hotel Dive
Project H3 will target the growing number of guests that typically stay 20 nights or more. The lower-maintenance hotel model is attracting developers.| Hotel Dive
Tailwinds from the 2021 Infrastructure and Jobs Act and 2022 CHIPS and Science Act are expected to help franchisees realize $3.3 billion in additional room revenue.| Hotel Dive
Travel spending will persist this year, but consumers will focus more on the destination and experiences over hotel class or upgrades, according to a new study.| Hotel Dive
The U.S. Travel Association’s biannual report forecasted normalizing lodging costs.| Hotel Dive
From management companies to developers, hospitality players are cashing in on demand for luxury and lifestyle hotels.| Hotel Dive
The 190-key Kimpton Claret Hotel, underway in the Belleview Station neighborhood, will be the second brand property in the city.| Hotel Dive
Union members across the country are holding strike votes this month as they seek higher wages in their first post-pandemic contract negotiations.| Hotel Dive
STR and Tourism Economics maintain their hotel performance growth outlooks for each year and say changing traveler behavior will benefit higher tiers.| Hotel Dive
In the third quarter of 2024, companies posted RevPAR increases driven by group business and pipeline growth bolstered by demand for conversions.| Hotel Dive
Americans hitting the road this summer will have different demographics, budgets and reasons for travel — and more of them are opting for alternative lodging.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are preparing for an influx of tourists in the coming months — though some on the Strip have been tight-lipped about the soon-to-open Sphere.| Hotel Dive
Experts from Marriott, IHG, Auberge and Host share what’s driving the evolution of the luxury hotel segment and opportunities for brand growth and development.| Hotel Dive
The luxury hospitality brand is revamping its experiential offerings and growing its portfolio to new destinations.| Hotel Dive
The opening marks the third Hilton brand to open in the lifestyle space, one of the company’s most rapidly expanding pipelines.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are offering everything from smart mattresses to doctor consultations to attract wellness-oriented guests.| Hotel Dive
The first-of-its-kind midscale extended stay property is underway in Fort Myers, Florida.| Hotel Dive
The hotel company has significantly expanded the Cambria brand’s portfolio in recent months as it makes a concerted effort to change the perception around its segmentation.| Hotel Dive
With the deal, the resort operator avoids strikes at eight Vegas properties.| Hotel Dive
The deal would cover approximately 10,000 hospitality workers across nine properties on the Strip.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are adding sleep and spa amenities to meet traveler demand as wellness tourism is slated to grow by more than 10% between 2023 and 2028, per Global Wellness Institute.| Hotel Dive
Unite Here Local 11 resumed walkouts after no progress was made in a bargaining session.| Hotel Dive
Canopy by Hilton is part of Hilton’s lifestyle hotel pipeline, which is expected to more than double over the coming decade as the company develops more design-forward, centrally located hotels.| Hotel Dive
Mills says she plans to invest in union growth as Unite Here prepares for a “historic showdown” in the hotel industry.| Hotel Dive
Hotels will pay employees $123 billion in wages, salaries and other compensations this year, but despite all-time-high wages, the industry's workforce will remain below pre-pandemic levels.| Hotel Dive
The accommodations sector added 700 jobs in June, but the American Hotel and Lodging Association says the hotel industry is still “behind where it needs to be.”| Hotel Dive
