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Record number of travelers expected through year-end
More than 119 million people will travel over the year-end holiday period, according to AAA, as Americans hit the road with higher trip budgets.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Marriott plots outdoor-centric collection anchored by new brand deals
The hotel company acquired Postcard Cabins and signed a long-term agreement with Trailborn, following Hilton and Hyatt expanding in outdoor accommodations.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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2024 second-highest year for Thanksgiving week hotel demand: STR
Hotel RevPAR was up 4.2% this year surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, and occupancy was also stronger than previously projected.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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10 notable hospitality executive interviews from 2024
Throughout the year, experts from IHG, Hyatt, Accor and more talked development, sustainability and travel trends, sharing what drove hotel industry growth throughout the year.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Hotel bookings up this Christmas, buoyed by international travel
Travelers’ length of stay at U.S. hotels and booking lead time for Christmas week have also increased, according to new findings from SiteMinder.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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The cocktail-forward lifestyle hotel brand set to shake things up in 2025
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.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Higher-end chain scales a bright spot amid muted 2025 hotel growth: PwC
ADR gains driven by the strength of upper-tier segments offer “a redeeming trend” for the industry, which will see muted demand growth next year.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Global hotel transaction volume reaches $42B in Q3: JLL
Strong group travel demand, impending debt maturity and other factors will catalyze hotel investment for the remainder of the year and beyond.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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What hospitality providers can expect this holiday travel season
Travelers plan to take more and longer trips this holiday season, though how they travel — and what they prioritize at hotels — is changing.
By Noelle Mateer , Jenna Graber • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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STR, Tourism Economics downgrade 2024 RevPAR growth outlook
Based on current economic conditions, upper-tier hotels will continue to drive industry performance, but the changing presidential administration could alter 2025 growth patterns.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Kid-friendly hospitality could be a $175B opportunity for hotels
Offering more amenities for children can boost hotel revenue and drive lifelong loyalty for urban luxury hotels, per Wanderland’s Kids Hospitality Report.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Viceroy rebrand focuses on storytelling through experiences
The luxury hospitality brand is revamping its experiential offerings and growing its portfolio to new destinations.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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US hotels saw ‘weaker than expected’ Q3 amid slow inbound travel recovery
RevPAR was down in the third quarter, due in part to soft leisure travel and a slow return of international visitors, according to CBRE.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Global wellness market to reach $9T in 2028, bolstered by tourism
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.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Top hospitality industry takeaways from 2024’s Lodging Conference
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.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Sports tourism big opportunity for Las Vegas growth: MGM CEO
In the third quarter of 2024, MGM Resorts saw a revenue boost and record ADRs in the Vegas market, which Bill Hornbuckle calls a “major player in the sporting world.”
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Hotel Tech-in: The massage robots joining luxury hotel spas
Aescape is making massages more accessible, and scheduling more flexible, for wellness-minded travelers — even in properties with fully staffed spas.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBeyond school colors: How college-town hotel amenities draw guests
As guest preferences change and higher education edges into an uncertain future, campus-adjacent hotels are getting creative to attract students, families and fans.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to harness data to create personalized hotel stays
Data-driven insights can help hotels anticipate guests' needs to create unique and memorable stays.
By Adam Ortman • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Orlando’s Evermore combined luxury hotel rooms and short-term rentals into one destination resort
Demand for the Florida resort has exceeded the expectations of owner-operator Dart Interests, which hopes to expand the concept to new markets, according to EVP Stewart Brown.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Q&AWhat’s the future of extended stay? Choice Hotels leader weighs in
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.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Final leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to boost hotel RevPAR: report
Hotel markets where Swift's tour has already stopped have seen RevPAR outperform the global average by 490 basis points, amounting to nearly $1 billion in incremental room revenue, according to JLL.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Top hospitality trends from 2024’s Lodging Conference
Hotel investment is on the rise, guests are craving experiential stays more than ever and extended stay is still top of mind, but labor and tech challenges linger.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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View from the top: Hospitality CEOs give their industry outlooks
Hospitality industry leaders from AAHOA, Extended Stay America, Peachtree Group and JLL are optimistic, despite possible regulatory hurdles.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Hospitality leaders talk ‘insatiable’ luxury hotel demand
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.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 8, 2024
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