LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts continued the growth of its newest midscale conversion brand Garner hotels, now available across IHG’s Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) region. This marks a milestone towards Garner reaching its goal of more than 500 hotels in the next 10 years, and 1,000 hotels over the next 20 years. This follows IHG’s announcement at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, of a long-term agreement with NOVUM Hospitality to […] The post IHG’s Garner Brand Grows Across Company’s EMEAA Region appeared first on LODGING Magazine ..read more

WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction grew year over year for the first time since June 2023, according to CoStar’s March 2024 data. U.S. Hotel PipelineMarch 2024 Percentage change from March 2023In construction: 156,525 rooms (up 1.5 percent)Final planning: 263,316 rooms (up 9.8 percent)Planning: 324,522 rooms (up 39.5 percent) “While the number of rooms in construction has grown, that figure remains below what was seen prior to the pandemic,” said Isaac Collazo, STR’s […] The post CoStar: U.S. Hotel Rooms Construction Grows Year Over Year appeared first on LODGING Maga ..read more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Designed for businesses of all types and sizes, the Wyndham Business program manages companies’ travel needs with the all-new Wyndham Rewards Business, a B2B extension of Wyndham’s rewards program. Enrolled companies can earn points on qualified business stays while taking advantage of existing and new benefits including room discounts, direct billing, hands-on account support, and more. “Managing a business is complicated enough—managing employee travel shouldn’t be. Whether you’re a small startup or an […] The post Wyndham Business Program Manages Company Travel appear ..read more

In the dynamic world of the hospitality industry, where customer satisfaction reigns supreme, every detail counts. From the moment a guest steps foot into a hotel lobby to the final farewell at check-out, every interaction and service provided must be seamless and efficient. In this digital age, where technology is deeply integrated into every aspect of our lives, device monitoring emerges as a crucial tool for maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency, sustainability, and […] The post Enhancing Hospitality Excellence: The Vital Role of Device Monitoring appeared first on LOD ..read more

DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced leadership changes and a simplified organizational structure to drive continued business momentum: With these changes, DiamondRock has reduced its executive team structure from six to four members, including the company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel. “DiamondRock has a strong bench of talent and with accelerating performance and a solid foundation in place, the Board believes now is the right time to implement these changes and establish a simpler executive structure […] The post DiamondRock Hospitality Takes On Leadership Changes appe ..read more

From the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its portfolio in Europe portfolio through hotel conversions and adaptive reuse projects by the end of 2026. The anticipated hotels represent more than 40 percent of the company’s European development pipeline expected to open during that period. The growth plans are expected to strengthen the company’s footprint across Europe, where it currently […] The post Marriott Plans to Add 100 Properties in Europe Through 2026 appeared first on ..read more

When Kenneth Fearn entered the lodging industry a couple of decades ago, many of the diversity and inclusion programs that now exist were just getting their start and consequently were of little help. Nevertheless, armed with a strong financial background and an intense desire to get out on his own, Fearn firmly established Integrated Capital, which gave him the ability to “call his own shot.” Integrated Capital—a Santa Monica, California-based private equity investment firm with […] The post Calling His Shots: Industry Veteran Kenneth Fearn Prioritizes Need for More Diverse Hotel Ownership ap ..read more

TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent and Maestro PMS announced an integration between Cvent’s room block management system, Cvent Passkey, and Maestro’s leading all-in-one property management system solution. The integration combines Cvent’s room block management tools with Maestro’s solutions that hotel operators leverage to manage more operations. Together, these technologies give hoteliers with real-time room block data to make accurate inventory and pricing decisions while driving engagement with planners and attendees via direct room booking and upgrade options. For […] The post Cvent Passkey to Integr ..read more

FAIRFAX, Virginia—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC announced it has been selected to manage the 248-guestroom Kimpton Alton Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California. The hotel offers guests a different perspective on comfort with an atmosphere that complements the area. The Living Room has furnishings rooted in the 1970s San Francisco counterculture movement. The Kimpton Alton Hotel is home to ABACÁ, which serves Filipino-Californian cuisine. “The Kimpton Alton Hotel is truly a one-of-a-kind hotel that uniquely […] The post Kimpton Alton Fisherman’s Wharf Selects Crestline as Manager ..read more

WASHINGTON—The Americas is the only world region that showed a year-over-year increase in pipeline activity at the end of the first quarter, according to March 2024 data from CoStar. March 2024 (Percentage change in comparison with March 2023): Europe Among countries in the region, Germany (28,500) led in construction activity, closely followed by the United Kingdom (28,423). Asia Pacific China leads the Asia Pacific region in total rooms in construction (315,145), followed by Vietnam (37,113). […] The post CoStar: Americas Region Shows Pipeline Activity Increase appeared first on LODGING Maga ..read more