Business Travel: Page 2

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    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 • May 15, 2024
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    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 • May 15, 2024
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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.

    By • April 29, 2024
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    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 • April 17, 2024
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    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 • April 17, 2024
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    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 • April 9, 2024
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    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 • March 25, 2024
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    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 • March 18, 2024
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    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 • March 14, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Feb. 12, 2024
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    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 • Feb. 1, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 30, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 29, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 29, 2024
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    ‘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 • Jan. 23, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 16, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Deep Dive // 2024 Outlook

    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
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    Hot hotel markets to watch in 2024

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

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Jan. 3, 2024
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    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
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    Deep Dive // Hot Markets

    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 • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Heightened group demand in major markets drives hotel profits: CoStar

    New York City and Dallas, cities experiencing a resurgence in group travel, led U.S. hotel markets in gross operating profit and total RevPAR in October.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023