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Top hospitality C-suite appointments of Q2 2024
CEO, CFO, COO, oh my! In Q2, companies including Wyndham, Loews and Aimbridge made leadership changes set to impact operations.
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Former Aimbridge COO implicated in ‘scheme’ to steal trade secrets
In a lawsuit, Aimbridge Hospitality claims Robert Burg and his new company Avion Hospitality solicited “highly confidential” company data that resulted in stolen management contracts and tens of millions of dollars in damages.
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Holiday Inn tops list of ‘most trusted’ travel brands
Hilton Hotels, Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott were also in the top five, according to Morning Consult.
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How hoteliers can address evolving challenges in hospitality: report
Tech integration and training can help hotels streamline operations, drive direct bookings and improve the guest experience, per NYU’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.
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OpinionHotels must evolve to cater to today’s luxury traveler
The luxury travel codes have changed, and hotels need to recognize them to stay on top of them.
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Hospitality union Unite Here names Gwen Mills first woman president
Mills says she plans to invest in union growth as Unite Here prepares for a “historic showdown” in the hotel industry.
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National Labor Relations Board says Red Rock Casino violated labor law
The casino resort has been ordered to return to the bargaining table with employees represented by Las Vegas’ Culinary Union.
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EOS Hospitality acquires luxury Brooklyn hotel in $177M bankruptcy sale
The full-service hospitality company will manage The William Vale Hotel, which marks the first New York City property in its portfolio.
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HITEC host city Charlotte saw strong conversion activity in Q1
A significant portion of the North Carolina market’s hotel development pipeline comprised conversions in the quarter, according to Lodging Econometrics.
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Marriott teams up with Starbucks in latest loyalty play
Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards members can link accounts to earn points redeemable toward both room nights and free coffee, as Marriott expands offerings for its 203 million members.
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Dream Golf extends resort collection to East Texas
The 2,400-acre Wild Spring Dunes will feature accommodations, home sites and multiple golf courses.
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How a TikTok ban could impact hotel marketing efforts
Hospitality industry pros share what hotels stand to lose from a potential ban as well as alternative hotel marketing strategies to consider.
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PRG Hospitality Group rebrands to Common Thread Hotels
The move reflects a new company ethos for the boutique hotel operator.
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Why choosing a hotel is tougher than buying a car — and how AI can help
Accenture’s Emily Weiss spoke with Susibu about the plight of "over inspiration" and how hoteliers can use technology to cut through the noise and build brand loyalty.
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Highgate opens first adults-only hotel on Oahu
The boutique Romer House Waikiki will target the travelers-without-kids demographic on the island, according to Highgate Hawaii President Kelly Sanders.
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OpinionThe US has a severe labor shortage. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit can help.
Updating the federal tax credit could provide a solution to the hotel industry’s ongoing labor shortage, which persists despite some hoteliers raising wages and improving benefits.
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IHG’s Kimpton to restore Hawaii’s Coco Palms resort
The property will be IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in Hawaii belonging to its growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
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Hotel Equities names Aik Hong Tan chief investment officer
The appointment comes less than a month after the hotel management company made other C-suite and executive leadership changes.
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House of Representatives passes law to regulate hidden hotel fees
Hospitality organizations including AHLA and AAHOA support the anti-“junk fee” legislation, which would create a unified standard for displaying mandatory fees across the lodging sector.
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Opinion3 ways hotels can streamline operations this summer
As the busy season ramps up, hoteliers should consider strategies for keeping their workflows streamlined and their guests safe.
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Canary Technologies raises $50M to accelerate AI hotel solutions
The Series C funding will go toward helping hoteliers modernize their tech stacks and improve the guest experience as “enthusiasm” for AI grows, according to company President SJ Sawhney.
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Choice Hotels bets on extended stay with Everhome opening, development
With Everhome Suites Lexington North in Kentucky, the midscale brand has four properties open and dozens more in the pipeline.
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LuxUrban Hotels names new CEO
Robert Arigo will take over the beleaguered company, which has “much work to do” following legal troubles.
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Hotel conversions take top spot in adaptive reuse
Over 151,000 units converted from other building uses are in progress across the country — of which 34,000 are coming from hospitality.
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Hotel employment rose in May, but owners’ labor woes remained
The accommodations sector added 700 jobs in the month, but many hoteliers still can’t fill open positions even with increased wages, according to AHLA.
