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Article - $100 Million Downtown Hotel Project in Frederick, Maryland Gets Underway with Initial Demolition - On Thursday, the City of Frederick marked a significant moment as officials commenced demolition at the site earmarked for the much-awaited Downtown Hotel and Conference Center.
Article - France's Bold Eco-Step: Making Climate Commitments Mandatory for All Hotels - The new law aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the hotel industry, which contributes 7% of emissions in the world's top tourist destination.
Article - Wellness Experts from Around the Globe Gather for Residency Program at Costa Rica Resort in 2025 - Now in its second year, the program aims to offer an array of healing and self-discovery experiences within the resort's Wellness Shala.
Article - U.S. Hotel Industry Experiences Positive Growth in December; Tampa and New York City Lead the Pack - The increase can be attributed to the Hannukah calendar shift and the compressed business travel period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, despite the seasonal slowdown usually experienced.
Article - Julian Whiston Named New Head of Hotels and Hospitality in Australia and New Zealand - Before rejoining JLL, Whiston was Partner and Joint Head of National Hotels and Hospitality, Valuations and Advisory at Knight Frank Australia.
Article - JLL Survey: Asia Pacific Hotels are on the Path to Recovery, With Different Regional Disparities and Challenges - The Hotel Operators’ Sentiment Survey (HOSS) 2024/2025 reveals a bifurcation in recovery and growth prospects in Asia, with a generally positive outlook for 2025.
Article - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Debuts in Southeast Asia with New Jakarta Hotel - Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Keraton at The Plaza in Jakarta, marking the first Unbound Collection by Hyatt hotel in Southeast Asia.
Article - Cordish Companies Set to Launch $270 Million Live! Casino & Hotel in Louisiana in 2025 - The Cordish Companies have announced the grand opening of the new $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled for February 13, 2025, pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Article - Event Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Restaurants, Hotels, and Unique Hospitality Venues - By Heather Apse - Whether you own or manage a venue that provides private dining, venue buyouts, private events, or large parties, this guide will help you learn all about Event Management Software and help you choose one to boost efficiency, increase revenue, and provide seamless customer experiences.
Article - Apple’s Latest IOS 18.2 Email Update: What Hotel Marketers Need To Know - By Pete Dimaio - Get ready for the latest Apple iOS 18.2 update to shake up strategies for hotel marketing with a redesign that affects how users engage with emails. As a digital marketing agency for hotels, we’ll remind you that iPhones make up over 50% of the share of smartphones in the U.S., so we don’t recommend ignoring this software update.
Article - Influencers Discuss Arrival of AGI As OpenAI’s O3 Model Ignites AI Hype - While many express awe at its impressive performance across various benchmarks, including exceeding human performance on coding and scientific reasoning tasks, others raise concerns about its high cost and the potential for overhyping its artificial general intelligence (AGI) capabilities.
Article - Grupo Mirgor and Meliá Hotels International Partner to Build $50 Million Luxury Hotel in Ushuaia, Argentina - The hotel will feature 200 rooms, two restaurants, a bar and a lobby bar, and an auditorium with an 800-person capacity.
Article - Pullman Residences and Living Set to Open in Yerevan, Armenia in 2027 - The global hospitality group Accor has secured an agreement with Armenian real estate operator Technotun, marking the introduction of the Pullman brand to Yerevan, Armenia.
Article - Capturing Hotel Demand at Scale: How Digital Marketing Automation is Shaping the Future of Hospitality - By Toni Marti - With personalization now at the core of guest expectations, the ability to deliver targeted, timely marketing across multiple channels is the key to driving bookings. For hoteliers, the challenge is not just how to execute these strategies, but how to do so efficiently and at scale, while ensuring return on investment.
Article - Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Brand Joins Hyatt's Portfolio in a Strategic Joint Venture - Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Grupo Piñero have completed a strategic joint venture, adding the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand to Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio.
Article - HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Review NovDecemberember 2024 - Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, Hotels & Hospitality Overview (H2O), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Article - European Hotel Industry Thrives: November Shows Robust Occupancy Rates and Attractiveness of European Destinations - Seven of the 16 destinations studied reported over 74% occupancy in November, with Portugal leading the southern European region.
Article - Tech Giant Prosus to Purchase Latin America's Top Online Travel Agency, Despegar for $1.7bn - Global technology company Prosus is set to acquire Despegar, the leading online travel agency in Latin America, for $1.7 billion. The acquisition will be at $19.50 per share, marking a 33% premium on the share price as of December 20, 2024.
Article - Newly Renovated Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami Hotel Opens Its Doors - Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami provides guests easy access to the city's best attractions, such as Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road Mall, and the Art Deco Historic District.
Article - British Travellers Eyeing Long-Haul Holiday Destinations in Summer 2025 - Recent data from the travel search engine KAYAK shows that British travelers are showing an increased interest in long-haul holidays for the summer of 2025, particularly in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and India.
Article - October 2024: European Hotel Market Trends Show Stability and Growth Amid Challenges - The European hotel market experienced moderate growth with overall stability in October 2024, particularly in Southern Europe and major cities.
Article - Bab Samhan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Opens in Riyadh's Historic Diriyah District - The first of its kind in Diriyah, the hotel blends seamlessly with the region's traditional mudbrick architecture. It features open courtyards and spaces for guests to gather, offering a mix of ancient and modern design elements inspired by the local environment.
Article - Celebrating the Spirit of Hospitality: Holiday Greetings and New Year Wishes from HNR News - 2024 has been a year of transformation and growth. Together, we’ve witnessed extraordinary strides in hospitality, from groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to remarkable technological advancements that have reshaped how we travel and connect.