STR Weekly Insights: 29 September – 5 October 2024
Countries/markets mentioned: United States: Augusta, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbia, Dallas, Detroit, Florida Central North, Houston, Las Vegas, Macon/Robbins, Miami, Tampa, Sarasota, Seattle Global: Australia (ACT & Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne), China, Indonesia…
Mews moves into new Paris office to keep pace with rapid growth across France
Paris – Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has opened a new office in the heart of Paris, building on the momentum of recently welcoming its 1,000th customer. The office is…
The robots are coming: Aescape’s Eric Litman on leading wellness tech innovation
Eric Litman, the visionary behind Aescape, is pioneering the integration of AI and robotics into wellness to deliver personalized, high-quality massage experiences. He founded Aescape in 2017 with a leadership…
Newport Expands Portfolio with Management Acquisition of Two Altoona, Pennsylvania Hotels
Newport is proud to announce the acquisition of management responsibilities for the Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center and Microtel by Wyndham Altoona, effective October 1, 2024. This strategic addition…
Successful outbound sales strategies for the voice channel
Most people don’t associate outbound sales strategies with the hospitality industry. The focus tends to be on inbound calls — guests reaching out with specific needs. But what if your…
HVS Takeaways – The Lodging Conference
Last week marked another successful and highly attended Lodging Conference. HVS was proud to sponsor and speak at the event. Our recap on the conference sentiment follows. The event was…
Why Human Longevity Requires a Wellness Lifestyle Facilitated by Hotel Programs
As longevity researchers continue to explore the intricacies of how to ward off chronic disease, extend human life, and even reverse aging, one thing has become clear: there’s no single…
He who distributes last, distributes well…
Since the rise of online booking sites, which was somewhat poorly anticipated, tensions have risen between hoteliers and the platforms that market them. Both major and minor players in our…
Advertising to travelers who spend more and stay longer
Valuable travelers are those who spend more, stay longer, and are more likely to book premium options. Reaching these travelers is essential for driving quality bookings, but in today’s competitive…
The Advantages of Owning a Small Hotel
How hands-on operations, a personalized approach, and shifting market dynamics are making boutique hotels a compelling investment. In an era where personalization and authenticity are paramount, small hotels are emerging…