Month: January 2025

The latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that Dallas is leading the nation’s hotel construction pipeline with a record-breaking 204 projects totaling 23,669 rooms. Atlanta follows with its own record of 168 projects (19,431 rooms), while Nashville (130 projects/17,029 rooms), Phoenix (record 130 projects/16,824...

Shiji, a global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its partnership with Bergdorf Priesteregg and Mama Thresl, two breathtaking destinations in the picturesque Salzburgerland. The implementation of Shiji’s Property Management System (PMS) will enable these properties to deliver more personalized and seamless guest experiences while driving operational excellence.

Sometimes I speak with marketing people and realize they have no idea how their work affects revenue—and worse, they’re not even interested. It’s surprising, because the whole point of marketing is to sell, so keeping an eye on revenue should be second nature.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, a world leader in luxury expedition cruises in the small ships segment under 500 passengers, proudly announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small ship expedition company renowned for its exceptional river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond.

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been chosen by CITY STAY to streamline operations and improve the guest experience across its expanding network of serviced apartments in Switzerland.

Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading full-service global hospitality management company, has signed a strategic Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Karmastaji Group to oversee a portfolio of three hotels in Dubai with 259 keys and five outlets. This partnership underscores the trust that Dubai-based Karmastaji Group has placed in Valor Hospitality...

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Al Qimmah Hospitality Company and Amwaj Real Estate Company, both subsidiaries of BinDawood Trading, to open a 2,179-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in the Holy City of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in 2026, the...

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) proudly welcomes two distinguished hoteliers to its Executive Committee: Pia Djupmark, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Grand Hôtel Stockholm, and Crescenzo Gargano, Co-Owner of Hotel Santa Caterina. Both bring strong industry expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to independent, luxury hospitality.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and the BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group announced today that the co-founders of Procure Impact, the B2B marketplace for products that support workers in overlooked communities, have been named this year’s recipients of the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award.

Real estate industry leaders Related Group (Related) and BH Group, in partnership with the leading authority in travel Viceroy, today unveiled details for Viceroy Residences Aventura. Offering 274 homes, the property debuts as Aventura’s first branded residences, and represents Related’s second collaboration with the celebrated Viceroy brand. Sales are represented...