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Wynn CEO credits Super Bowl for Q1 growth, remains ‘bullish’ on Vegas
Entertainment drivers like the Sphere are bringing leisure travelers to the market, while group demand at Wynn Las Vegas is pacing to have its “best year ever.”
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How Hawaii’s short-term rental laws could impact hotels
New legislation paves the way for Hawaii to regulate, and potentially ban, short-term rentals — affecting the state’s hotels and the people who work in them.
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Accor to open first US Handwritten Collection hotel in San Francisco
The French hospitality company continues its strategic U.S. expansion with the conversion-focused midscale brand.
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The Gen Z traveler has landed: Here’s what the numbers say
With 72% of millennials and 65% of Gen Zers planning to spend more on travel this year than 2023, brands need to connect at each step of the journey.
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Hotel operator, tech provider OYO plots US expansion with 250 hotels
The India-based hospitality technology company will grow its footprint in domestic markets with “strong growth potential,” including in Florida, Nevada and California.
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Latest Tempo by Hilton hotel opens in Louisville
Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu is the third property to open under Hilton’s expanding lifestyle brand.
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IHG’s Americas RevPAR slumps in first quarter
CEO Elie Maalouf said the market has already recovered from the pandemic, blaming “adverse calendar timing” for room profitability in the quarter.
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IHG taps Salesforce to offer customers more tailored experiences
A single, standardized CRM platform will help IHG understand its customers on a deeper level, the hotel company said.
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The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas to undergo $1.5B renovation
The project, which the Venetian claims is “the largest and most expensive hotel renovation in history,” will touch every aspect of the resort, from its logo to its suites.
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Choice Hotels bets on conversions with Park Inn by Radisson relaunch
The repositioned brand, assumed in Choice’s Radisson Americas acquisition, will cater to “younger, value-conscious travelers,” while being “simple for owners to deliver.”
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MGM CEO: Marriott loyalty partnership ‘exceeds expectations’
MGM said it expects the relationship to be a growth driver in 2024 as the company reports a “record” first quarter, which also benefited from luxury strength in Las Vegas.
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Hotel workers hold nationwide protests ahead of contract expiration
A possible “widespread labor dispute” could impact 40,000 hospitality workers across the U.S. and Canada, according to Unite Here.
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IHG opens first dual-branded Avid Hotels and Candlewood Suites property
The company has 40 additional dual-branded locations in its Americas pipeline to follow the North Platte, Nebraska, opening.
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Vegas segment a bright spot in tough Q1 for Caesars Entertainment
The gaming and resort company took a “butt-kicking” in the quarter, according to CEO Tom Reeg, but occupancy in Las Vegas hit an all-time high for Q1.
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International markets buoy Marriott Q1 as US RevPAR growth slows
Group and large corporate travel boosted RevPAR in the U.S. and Canada as leisure travel normalized in the region.
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Hotel Tech-in: The hologram concierges beaming up to hotel guest rooms
With the Proto M hologram device, guests at the Beverly Wilshire in California can speak to real-time holograms of hotel staff from the comfort of their suites.
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Long-vacant Las Vegas lot poised for multibillion-dollar resort project
Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.
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Business travel trends hoteliers need to know: Amex GBT
As corporate trips resurge, professionals want more sustainable hotel options, integrated technology and local, authentic experiences, according to American Express Global Business Travel.
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Cordish Companies, Bruce Smith Enterprise to develop $1.4B Virginia casino resort
A 200-room Live! Casino & Hotel will anchor the Petersburg, Virginia, mixed-use development pending voter approval.
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Extended stay ‘dominates’ record US hotel construction pipeline
In the first quarter of 2024, the total hotel project pipeline increased 9% year over year, with extended stay and conversion properties contributing to the growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.
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Hyatt says goodbye to Small Luxury Hotels, welcomes Mr & Mrs Smith
Though Hyatt’s former partner is moving to Hilton, Mr & Mrs Smith-curated luxury properties could fill in the gaps.
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Failed Choice Hotels deal drives developer interest for Wyndham in Q1
Wyndham grew its development pipeline to record highs in the quarter, bolstered by an easing of developer uncertainty surrounding Choice Hotels’ takeover bid.
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Hotel industry orgs slam new DOL overtime eligibility threshold
The rule gives some hotel workers access to higher pay, but hospitality industry organizations say the added cost could lead hotels to cut jobs.
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7 more SoCal hotels reach agreements with hospitality union
A total of 41 properties have settled contracts with workers since Unite Here Local 11 began its multiproperty strikes last July, though holdouts remain.
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Record pipeline, group travel drive Hilton growth in Q1
The company made several moves to further bolster its pipeline in the quarter, particularly through acquisitions and partnerships in the growing lifestyle segment.
