How Hilton is courting small- and medium-sized businesses

The company needed a way to “recognize and reward” the guests making up 85% of its business transient segment, VP of global business travel sales Christiane Cabot Bini tells Hotel Dive.

By Noelle Mateer • May 20, 2024

Fontainebleau Miami Beach to open convention center

Coastal Convention Center will cater to the growing number of meetings and events travelers visiting the metro area.

By Noelle Mateer • May 15, 2024

Top hotels and destinations for meetings in North America: Cvent

Several Nashville hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando was the overall best meetings destination, according to the hospitality tech provider.

By Jenna Walters • May 15, 2024

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.

By Jenna Walters • April 29, 2024

Dual-branded Marriott hotel underway in North Phoenix

The property will feature an AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin under one roof as developers cater to growing business travel to the area.

By Noelle Mateer • April 17, 2024

Wyndham expands rewards to business program

The extended program is a bid to drive direct bookings to franchisees amid positive growth trends for business travel, the hotel company said.

By Noelle Mateer • April 17, 2024

St. Louis led US for year-over-year events volume growth in March

The market saw 24.3% growth in events volume last month bolstered by sports and national association happenings, outpacing major cities like Las Vegas and Seattle, according to Knowland.

By Jenna Walters • April 9, 2024

US hotel RevPAR will grow 3% in 2024: CBRE

The recovery of international travel, plus heightened group and meetings business, will fuel U.S. hotel performance, particularly in urban markets.

By Noelle Mateer • March 25, 2024

HEI Hotels & Resorts expands Atlanta presence

The hospitality management company hopes to capitalize on the metropolitan area’s hotel boom with two additional properties.

By Noelle Mateer • March 18, 2024

Marriott exec shares top meetings and events trends for 2024

Large group meetings are back, bleisure travel is here to stay and creative, outdoor spaces are in, according to Marriott Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Julius Robinson.

By Jenna Walters • March 14, 2024

After historic highs in 2023, NYC RevPAR will continue to grow: JLL

The city’s hotels could gain up to $380 million in revenue this year following Local Law 18’s crackdown on short-term rentals.

By Michele Laufik • Feb. 22, 2024

Nearly three-fourths of Americans will maintain or increase hotel stays in 2024: AHLA

Inflation, however, is preventing the hotel industry from reaching its full potential, according to President and CEO Chip Rogers.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 12, 2024

Travel buyers expect business trip growth in 2024: GBTA

The results of a Global Business Travel Association poll reflect a continued resurgence of business travel, though rising travel costs and economic uncertainty could affect buyers’ budgets this year.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 1, 2024

Hotel industry forecast 2024: development, F&B, technology and more

Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will drive progress at hotels this year, impacting everything from on-site amenities to hotel workforce management.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 30, 2024

Urban markets, sustainable tourism to drive global hotel investment in 2024: JLL

Global hotel investment will accelerate this year, exceeding 2023’s volume by from 15% to 25%.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 29, 2024

Group business fully recovers in 20 US markets: report

Las Vegas, Miami and Dallas were among the cities that saw more than 100% recovery in group business performance in Q4 2023, according to Knowland and Amadeus.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 29, 2024

‘Solid travel fundamentals’ to drive hotel performance growth in 2024: report

STR and Tourism Economics raised their ADR growth projections slightly for the year and expect RevPAR and occupancy to increase due to heightened group business demand.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 23, 2024

Signia by Hilton Atlanta opens with aim to capture events travelers

The 976-room property by the Georgia World Congress Center is Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 16, 2024

San Diego leads US for year-over-year group travel growth: Knowland

San Francisco garnered the second spot, signaling a “bouncing back” of the events industry in the Bay Area.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 12, 2024

7 hotel industry trends to watch in 2024

Leaders in the hospitality industry will work to make staff happier, ramp up integration of generative AI and cater to a growing number of experiential and luxury travelers.

By Jenna Walters and Noelle Mateer • Jan. 10, 2024

Hot hotel markets to watch in 2024

Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Miami are hotel markets worth watching. Here’s why.   

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 8, 2024

As business conference attendance surges, successful hotels prioritize the details

Business travel is back in a big way; in fact, it’s expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 as companies increasingly recognize the vital role of in-person meetings to foster collaboration and build relationships.

Jan. 8, 2024

How changing travel demand will impact hotel performance, investment in 2024

Heightened group and international travel demand will drive RevPAR growth and investor appetite, though investment won’t come without hurdles, according to Newbond Holdings.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 3, 2024

Group travel, international visitors to bolster US hotels in 2024: CBRE

The company predicted economic headwinds nationwide but also noted that urban hotels in markets like Los Angeles and New York City could see boosts.

By Michele Laufik • Dec. 21, 2023

Market Spotlight: Miami

Despite decreased year-over-year hotel performance, the market shows promise with RevPAR outpacing 2019 levels, business travel ramping up and a growing luxury pipeline.

By Jenna Walters • Dec. 13, 2023