The Latest
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Hilton names Molson Coors executive EVP and general counsel
Anne Marie D'Angelo will report directly to Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta.
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AHLA, Hotel Association of Canada partner on sustainability certification
The joint venture will bring Canada’s successful Green Key Eco-Ratings to the U.S. hotel market.
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Marriott taps EV Connect as preferred electric vehicle charging provider
EV Connect will grow Marriott's charging network at a time when guests increasingly demand the amenity.
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First Spark by Hilton hotel opens in Connecticut
The conversion-forward brand marks Hilton’s entry into the premium economy category.
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas to open after 16 years of development
The hotel and casino, which features a host of luxe amenities, is accepting reservations for December 2023.
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Retrieved from YouTube on September 13, 2023
How Airbnb is using its marketing to transcend local rental restrictions
As New York City tightens the belt on short-term rentals, the disruptor company’s global ad campaign touts its benefits over conventional hotels.
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Raffles opens first US hotel in Boston
The Singapore-based hospitality brand’s latest luxury hotel is in Boston’s Back Bay.
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Hyatt makes select service push with Hyatt Place, Hyatt House brands
The company also announced a groundbreaking timeline for its first Hyatt Studios location.
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Retrieved from Marriott International on April 06, 2023
LA’s Moxy, AC Hotel open sprawling entertainment and dining concept
Called Level 8, the 30,000-square-foot “multidimensional showcase” is a boon for the hospitality scene in downtown Los Angeles.
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Wyndham debuts owner, guest engagement platforms amid “record” development
The tech is designed to help hotel owners boost profitability and better cater to travelers’ evolving needs.
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Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds Santa Monica property to lifestyle portfolio
The 175-room Le Merigot Santa Monica is part of the growing luxury lifestyle hotel segment.
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Margaritaville hotels mourn, push forward after Jimmy Buffett’s death
Even without its celebrity founder at the helm, the hospitality brand continues to grow and evolve.
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MGM Resorts disruption linked to recent attacks against hospitality industry
Security researchers link the MGM threat to a wave of malicious activity, as Caesars Entertainment confirms social engineering attack in regulatory filing.
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MGM Resorts cyberattack: Experts weigh in on possible motivations
While MGM Resorts remains tight-lipped about the ongoing cybersecurity threat to its properties, experts say hotels with casinos can be particularly vulnerable to attacks.
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Amadeus launches booking solution aimed at personalizing the guest experience
The iHotelier StayPlus technology aligns marketing and revenue strategies to help independent hotels and mid-scale chains capture and convert more bookings.
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IHG launches cloud-based booking experience aimed at customization
The platform allows guests to filter by individual room attributes and add on experiences, with hotels standing to earn an average of $22 in additional revenue per night.
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Waterton launches outdoor-centric brand Outbound Hotels
Outbound Hotels aims to meet a growing demand by travelers for experience-based trips with hotels located near national parks, mountains and beach towns.
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MGM Resorts takes systems offline as it investigates cyberattack
Payment systems, digital room keys and reservations systems are down at multiple properties in Las Vegas, published reports show.
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Motto by Hilton latest lifestyle hotel to open in Times Square
The most recent in a flurry of Times Square hotel activity, the opening is part of Hilton’s ongoing push to develop lifestyle hotels in urban centers.
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Las Vegas hospitality workers to hold strike vote
A potential strike would impact major hotels along the Strip, building on the labor movement that’s swept across Southern California.
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Hotel conversions reach record high as market challenges persist
The alternative to new construction provides higher returns, faster opening times and cost savings to owners looking to grow their portfolios.
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Hospitality companies support Maui relief efforts despite blows to business
Though sales are expected to decrease in the wake of island wildfires, hospitality providers Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations and Marriott Vacations Worldwide are assisting with recovery.
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3 unique ways hotels are addressing food waste
With sustainability top of mind for hotel groups, properties are overcoming kitchen logistical challenges in creative ways.
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J.D. Power names top hotel management companies for guest satisfaction
Davidson Hospitality Group and Dimension Hospitality tied for the top spot, though the study shows all operators could improve in modernization and technology.
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Hilton, Tesla partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels
The hotel claims the installation will make its EV charging network the largest of any hospitality company.