REVERB by Hard Rock Scottsdale $60 Million Development To Open in 2026 - Hotel news - NewsLocker (2024)

Hard Rock International announced development plans for REVERB by Hard Rock Scottsdale, a music&themed hospitality experience featuring entertainment and outdoor spaces, 195 hotel rooms, an outdoor pool, a rooftop bar and more.

What is an API, and How Do They Work in the Hotel Industry?

In the hotel industry, APIs are emerging as indispensable tools to streamline operations, expand distribution channels, engage with guests, and derive insights from data. Hotel APIs help properties leverage their existing technology investments and enhance the capabilities of current systems. Let’s explore some of the key benefits.

Construction of the Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin to Begin This Fall

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, and Austin Capital Partners today announced that Turnbridge Equities has become the co&development partner of Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin.

U.S. Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Continued to Trend Up in May

U.S. Unemployment Rate Changes Little at 4.0% in May

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The Best Takeaways for Event Professionals: EventCamp 2024 Highlights

Just a few weeks ago, more than 300 event professionals gathered from across the United States & and a few international folks & to Tripleseat's seventh annual EventCamp, held in Boston. This day long event had many inspirational speakers and informative sessions to offer a wealth of information about events and hospitality. If you missed it, here are some high&level EventCamp 2024 highlights.

Everhome Suites Announces Three New Groundbreakings in New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to expand its Everhome Suites brand with recent groundbreakings in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; and Somerset, New Jersey, developed in collaboration with Highside Companies.

Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas CEO from 1 January 2025. Aguilar will replace current CEO Ram?n Aragon?s, who will retire and leave his chief executive role at the end of this year.

West Coast Architects AXIS Architecture + Design Welcomes Adaptive Reuse Expert Roberto Vazquez As Its New Associate Principal

Appointment further strengthens AXIS’ adaptive reuse and renovation capabilities

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Aimbridge Hospitality Names William Davenport Chief Financial Officer

Davenport joins Aimbridge following his most recent role as Chief Financial Officer with Velvet Taco, a fast&growing restaurant chain.

The report has found that international arrivals are set to rise by 10% year&on&year to an average 62% of summer check&ins, compared to 52% in 2023. The largest year&on&year jump will be experienced by hotels in the US and Mexico, where international arrivals are set to grow by 16% and 20%, respectively.

Study Uncovers That Consumers Love Earning Points and Miles From Their Credit Cards but Utilize Them in Different Ways, and Two&Thirds of The Youngest Generations Are Not Sure When to Use Them

On May 2, 2023, the European Commission made a landmark move to regulate online marketing by implementing the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This regulatory framework aims to ensure fairness among digital players, protect internet users, and combat potential anti&trust concerns by major technology platforms (a.k.a. 'gatekeepers').

This most recent round of updates incorporates further refinement that makes use of emerging AI technologies, but the incorporation of these strategies dovetails with Google's current ranking methodology. So best practice for hoteliers remains relatively consistent.

Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC

Four Seasons will bring 52 exceptional homes to the vibrant Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought&after lifestyle destinations, steps from the existing Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, and featuring panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline

On May 2, 2023, the European Commission made a landmark move to regulate online marketing by implementing the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This regulatory framework aims to ensure fairness among digital players, protect internet users, and combat potential anti&trust concerns by major technology platforms (a.k.a. 'gatekeepers').

U.S. Hotel Performance for Week Ending June 1st

Due to Memorial Day, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous week but slightly positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar's latest data through 1 June.

This most recent round of updates incorporates further refinement that makes use of emerging AI technologies, but the incorporation of these strategies dovetails with Google's current ranking methodology. So best practice for hoteliers remains relatively consistent.

Swiss&Belresidences Rivan, a high&end residential community is scheduled to open in 2026. Located in the prestigious R7 district of the New Capital, overlooking the Central Park, it offers beautifully landscaped gardens, tranquil water features, exclusive clubhouses, and comprehensive security services.

Mandarin Oriental Embraces Artificial Intelligence for Food Waste Reduction for Luxury Hospitality

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will install Winnow technology in its 40 hotels & The rollout follows a 6 month pilot where food waste was reduced by 36% in four hotels

Travelodge Opens Five Hotels in Spain Totaling 635 Rooms

Announces the opening of five new Travelodge hotels; Alicante Puerto, Barcelona del Valles, Madrid Alcala de Henares, Malaga Aeropuerto and Murcia

Spread over 11 acres of pristine land, the hotel comprises 77 rooms providing private balconies with sweeping valley views. Built with beams from Lancashire in United Kingdom, it was christened 'Fountain' due to the abundance of water in the area.

Tripleseat Announces Acquisition of Merri for Dynamic Solution for Event Floorplans

Tripleseat announced the strategic acquisition of Merri, a transformative solution that elevates event planning and management with intuitive multi&dimensional floorplans and rendering tools. With this acquisition, Tripleseat introduces Tripleseat Floorplans.

While hotels have adapted to lower levels of applicants and staffing, new labor&related issues have surfaced as a challenge to owners and operators

We are now well into the second quarter of 2024, and the business travel industry is poised for considerable growth. As I travel around the country and internationally, I have noticed an uptick in people traveling for business in most airports that I have frequented.

GBTA?s study reveals for every 1% of growth in business travel, the U.S. economy sees nearly 60,000 jobs, $2.9 billion in paid wages, $1.2 billion in tax revenue and $4.8 billion in new GDP

GlobalData Unveils AI Governance Framework to Help Companies Implement AI Responsibly and Safely

Companies that fail to adopt the highest standards of AI governance face substantial reputational and financial risk. For instance, in 2024, Google had to temporarily block its new AI image generation model after it inaccurately portrayed German Second World War soldiers as people of color. In 2023, iTutor Group paid $365,000 to settle a lawsuit after its AI&powered recruiting software automatically rejected applicants based on age.

According to the global tourism body's latest research, the sector's contribution to Albania’s GDP reached almost L565BN last year, which was almost 37% more than the previous high point in 2019.

Travelodge Opens Five Hotels in Spain Totalling 635 Rooms

Announces the opening of five new Travelodge hotels; Alicante Puerto, Barcelona del Valles, Madrid Alcala de Henares, Malaga Aeropuerto and Murcia

172 Room Kimpton Margot Sydney Hotel Listed for Sale

International fund manager Pro&invest has listed one of Australia's leading boutique luxury lifestyle hotels, the Kimpton Margot Sydney, for sale.

China Recovers Its Position As Top Spender in 2023 As Asia and the Pacific Reopens to Tourism

China has recovered its position as top spender on international tourism in 2023 as Asia and the Pacific consolidates its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. In 2022, the list of top spenders was headed by the United States. France, Spain and USA took the top spots for most&visited destinations.