How hotels can spice up their drink and food menus in the new year
Classic martini, black tahini included in Kimpton's trend list
The start of a new year marks a time for reflection on how to improve in the 12 months ahead. For hotel food-and-beverage departments seeking out some resolutions, look no further.
Ace Hotel brand names new CEO
Chris Penn was formerly the managing director of the Ace Hotel London
New York-based hotel brand Ace Hotel Group and management firm Atelier Ace named Chris Penn as its new chief executive officer on Wednesday, according to a LinkedIn post from Brad ...
Events hoteliers should make note of in 2025
Big concert tours include Oasis, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
This past year was chock full with major events that impacted hotel demand. In 2025, there are fewer marquee events but still some worth keeping an eye on.
Outlook on international arrivals to US positive despite headwinds
Strength of dollar pushes travelers to look elsewhere
Inbound international travel to the United States has been steadily rising year over year since the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2025 figures to be more of the same.
5 things to know for Dec. 27
Today's headlines: Former Radisson Wall Street sells for $94.5 million; Americans take on debt this holiday season; Labor, inflation lead hotel operational challenges in 2024; Famous former Los Angeles hotel catches fire; Inflation accelerates in Japan
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Labor, inflation challenged hotel operators in 2024, and some worry they will persist in 2025
Rising costs of goods and wages tightened margins
Hotel management companies overcome different sets of challenges each year, but the main ones from 2024 were a continuation of lingering issues from years past: labor and inflation...
A roundup of hotel management company mergers and acquisitions from 2024
Pyramid merges European division with Axiom; PM Hotel Group merges with Sightline; and more
A handful of hotel management companies decided to merge together this year, including Pyramid Global Hospitality's European division merging with Axiom Hospitality and PM Hotel Gr...
Hyatt in talks to potentially buy all-inclusive resort company Playa Hotels & Resorts
Exclusive negotiations window extends through Feb. 3
Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Playa Hotels & Resorts have each confirmed negotiations to discuss the future of Playa's brands and properties in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Americans projected to travel at record amount this holiday season
Florida cities top list of US destinations
After setting the record for most travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday period, Americans are estimated to hit the road at an all-time rate this winter holiday season.
5 things to know for Dec. 20
Today's headlines: Atom Hoteles sells Tenerife hotel for €110 million; Trinity Investments acquires Seattle Fairmont; Waldorf Astoria New York readies for reopening; Striking San Francisco hotel workers accept Marriott contract; Highgate surrenders San Francisco hotel
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5 things to know for Dec. 19
Today's headlines: US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate; Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged; Lark Hotels forms joint venture with Life House; US economy grows 3.1% in third quarter; US unemployment claims drop more than expected
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Keeping the younger generations in mind in hotel marketing
Teenagers often most overlooked age range
Hoteliers tend to start their research into consumer behaviors with 18-year-olds, but that leaves a vast amount of the population without any considerations — kids and teenagers.
US hires, promotions: Kolter Hospitality promotes two executives
New general managers in Nashville and Miami Beach
Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.
5 things to know for Dec. 18
Today's headlines: Oyo completes G6 Hospitality acquisition; Hotel Equities will operate Postcard Cabins portfolio; Blackstone picks up two Okinawa hotels; Canada, EU respond to potential US tariffs; UK inflation hits eight-month high
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5 things to know for Dec. 17
Today's headlines: Miami Beach hotels, condos are sinking into the ground; US manufacturers procure imports ahead of tariffs; Concord execs look back on 40 years; FTC bans hidden fees; US retail sales higher than expected in November
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5 things to know for Dec. 16
Today's headlines: French territory Mayotte devastated by cyclone; Minor International proposes to delist former NH Hotel Group; Interest rate cut expected in December; International insurers push into US markets; New hotel brand to offer apartment-style rooms
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US hotel openings: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley opens in Park City, Utah
Other openings include Cambria, My Place Hotel
This roundup features the latest U.S. hotel openings.
End of an era: How Taylor Swift's historic tour rewrote the rules for the hotel industry
Historic Eras Tour concluded on Canada's West Coast this past Sunday
It's the end of an era — the conclusion to a love story that hoteliers know all too well.
Hotel bars, restaurants offer up a taste of the holidays with new cocktails
Cranberry, hot chocolate among the winter ingredients
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and hotel restaurants and bars are getting creative with cocktails to bring the holiday cheer to guests.
Post-Thanksgiving travel brings new TSA passenger record
US hotel occupancy up year over year in November, mediocre historically
It's been a watershed year for air travel, and the Thanksgiving holiday season was no exception.