In the latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that construction pipeline projects in the U.S. continue to increase, standing at 5,545 projects/658,207 rooms at the close of Q1 2023. Up 9% by both projects and rooms year-over-year (YOY); project totals at Q1 ‘23 are just 338 projects, or 5.7%, behind the all-time high of 5,883 projects recorded in Q2 2008.
Eid al-Fitr boosts hotel bookings in key Middle East markets
Key markets in the Middle East are showing a spike in hotel occupancy on the books during Eid al-Fitr, according to STR’s Forward STAR data.
Bournemouth disability training charity celebrates two wins at Hospitality industry national awards
Bournemouth-based disability training charity The CRUMBS Project (Crumbs), was recognised at the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2023, winning in both the ‘Diversity, Equality and Inclusion’, and the ‘Disability Confidence’ categories.
The Ameswell announces plan to become carbon neutral
The Ameswell Hotel, a new design and technology-oriented independent hotel located in the heart of Mountain View, California, today announces its plan to become carbon neutral by the year 2024. Following its recent recognition as the newest hotel in California to be awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the hotel’s initiative to become carbon neutral will coincide with existing efforts since the hotel’s inception for a sustainable future, with the goal to become the most sustainable hotel in the Bay Area.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 April
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons reflected the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, according to STR‘s latest data through 15 April.
Hotel construction down across world regions
Each of the four world regions showed a year-over-year decline in hotel construction activity, with Asia Pacific coming closest to its 2022 comparable, according to March 2023 pipeline data from STR.
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center partners with Atlanta United for unparalleled luxury experience
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center has officially partnered with Major League Soccer team, Atlanta United. The hotel’s sports lounge, Top Draft, has also been announced as one of Atlanta United’s official pub partners.
Radisson Hotel Group on track to realize its ambitious growth plan after a strong start to the year
Radisson Hotel Group kicked off 2023 with the signing and opening of several landmark properties as it continues its ambitious growth and development plan with the expansion of nine diverse brands spanning from economy to premium luxury lifestyle brands across EMEA and APAC.
IHG Hotels and Resorts signs first Vignette Collection in the UK
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.
KSL Resorts unveils New Sustainability Program
KSL Resorts announced today it has launched a new sustainability program – “On Purpose” – to be rolled out amongst its portfolio of 11 world class destination hotels and resorts, among them Camelback Resort (Pocono Mountains, PA); Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, CA; Fairmont Grand Del Mar (San Diego, CA); Silverado Resort and Spa (Napa, CA); and Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.
