Harnessing New Technology for Success in Boutique Hotels
Boutique hotels, known for their unique charm and local character, offer guests something that cookie-cutter chain hotels cannot. These smaller, independent properties have the freedom to design spaces that reflect…
HFTP India Chapter to Host the Inaugural CIO Summit in Goa
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) India Chapter is excited to announce its inaugural CIO Summit, scheduled for October 14-16, 2024, at the luxurious Taj Cidade Heritage, Goa. This landmark…
Barbados to Showcase Investment Opportunities at CHICOS 2024
NEW YORK - Barbados is proud to be the host location of the 2024 Caribbean Hotel Investment Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), taking place November 13–15 at…
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter
Acure Acquires Quest Dubbo Hotel for AUD17 Million in Australia Australia-based Acure Funds Management Ltd (“Acure”) acquired the 65-key Quest Dubbo Hotel from Australia-based construction services company, Maas Group Holdings…
China confident to achieve full-year growth target: economic planner
BEIJING -- China is confident to maintain steady and healthy economic growth and achieve the full-year growth target, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday. The market sentiment has improved…
Travelers’ Biometric Embrace | By Ryan Propis
In less than two years, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in history. This event kicks off a decade of…
Jobs Growth Highlights Need for H-2B Visa Expansion, Temporary Workers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the September jobs report: Today's job report points to growth in the travel industry workforce…
STR Weekly Insights: 22-28 September 2024
Countries/markets mentioned: United States: Alabama North, Chicago, Columbus, Indiana North, Louisiana South, Louisville, Michigan South, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Syracuse Global: Germany (Berlin, Munich), Australia (Adelaide, Sydney) Highlights…
Agilysys guestsense.ai Powering Agilysys Spa Wins Top Productivity Technology Award at G2E 2024 and Will Be Featured in “The Lab”
Gaming and Technology Gold Award 2025 for Best Productivity-Enhancing Technology signals rising importance of revenue management for casino and gaming properties Senior VP Frank Pitsikalis highlights guestsense.ai revenue management advantages…
Marriott International Secures Legal Victory Against Fraudulent Robocall Operators
In a significant legal victory, Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) has successfully concluded a lawsuit in federal court in Virginia against perpetrators responsible for tens of millions of illegal and fraudulent…