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U.S. Hotel Results for Week Ending 23 March
CoStar Group | March 28, 2024
WASHINGTON – 28 March 2024 – U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week but showed positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 23 March. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. 17-23 March 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 65.3% (+0.7%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$162.28 (+2.5%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$106.01 (+3.2%) Among the Top 25 Markets, New Orleans reported the largest year-over-year increase in occupancy (+13.6% to 75.5%). ...
We Work Hard to Make It Look Easy
Shep Hyken | March 28, 2024
By Shep Hyken My friend Norman Beck recently shared a quote that inspired him: We work hard to make it look easy. Isn’t that what the best people do? Whether it’s sports, entertainment, or business, some people are so good that what they do looks easy. I Googled the quote to find out who to attribute it to and found numerous variations: In sports, Ken Griffey Jr., a professional baseball player, said, “Just because I made it look easy doesn’t mean that it was, and you don’t work hard and become a Hall of Famer without working day in and day out.” In entertainment, Ben Mitchell, a fictional character from t...
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Opens in the Eastern Caribbean
Sandals® Resorts | March 28, 2024
Rich in Adventure, Social Contact, and a Brilliant Array of Locally Grown Cuisine, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Begets Exploration, Well-Being and Awe BUCCAMENT, ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES, March 28, 2024 – Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines opened its doors today with a view straight to the cobalt blue Caribbean sea, welcoming its first guests to a nature-forward experience brimming with island inspiration and stirring ‘Sandals Firsts’. The opening marks Sandals Resorts’ eagerly anticipated introduction to the largely undiscovered Eastern Caribbean destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where – en...
The Rockley Opens on the South Coast of Barbados
The Rockley | March 28, 2024
“Live like a Local” at this hip new boutique hotel from Ocean Hotels Barbados Rockley Beach, Barbados (March 28, 2024) – The Rockley opened today on the South Coast of Barbados, bringing a local vibe and a hip new hotel experience to the Rockley Beach area known for its lively bars, signature restaurants, and authentic island experiences. Owned and operated by the Ocean Hotels Group, the Rockley is the reincarnation of the old South Beach hotel, offering a playful new design and a live-like-a local vibe just steps from the sugar-white sand and sparkling water of Rockley Beach. "We've reimagined The Rockley as an experiential, culture-...
Midnight Auteur Unveils Plans for Inaugural Boutique Hotel in Savannah, Georgia
Midnight Auteur | March 28, 2024
The cocktail-centric hospitality company, Midnight Auteur, unveils its first boutique hotel in the Hostess City of the South, opening early 2025 Savannah, GA (March 28, 2024) — Midnight Auteur, a new vertically integrated hospitality company created by the founders of the renowned Death & Co brand and the celebrated Ramble Hotel in Denver, today unveiled a first look at their forthcoming luxury boutique hotel, Municipal Grand, scheduled to open in Savannah’s North Historic District neighborhood in early 2025. Municipal Grand marks Midnight Auteur’s first official venture in the luxury boutique hotel space. Midnight Auteur was bor...
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Names Yalcin Arslan as Executive Chef
THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS | March 28, 2024
ST. LOUIS, MO (MARCH 28, 2024) – The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is delighted to announce the promotion of Chef Yalcin Arslan to Executive Chef, overseeing all culinary aspects of the Forbes Four-Star rated property. Since joining The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Chef Arslan has worked to enhance the hotel’s Food & Beverage program and lead the team through a period of culinary restoration. “My mission as Executive Chef is to elevate the overall dining experience for each guest at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis by maintaining a luxury level of stewardship and working alongside the culinary team to bring a fresh perspective to the current hot...
Grace Bay Resorts Welcomes Fred Khoury as General Manager of Point Grace
Grace Bay Resorts | March 28, 2024
Luxury Hospitality Veteran Tapped to Lead Boutique Resort in Turks and Caicos Through Expansion Project PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (March 28, 2024) – Grace Bay Resorts, the boutique developer and operator of the finest luxury resorts and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Khoury as General Manager of Point Grace. In his role as General Manager, Khoury will supervise all operational aspects of Point Grace, upholding Grace Bay Resorts’ commitment to providing excellent service and guest satisfaction. With an extensive background in hotel management, sales, marketing an...
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin Appoints Iain Reddick as Executive Chef
HYATT CENTRIC CONGRESS AVENUE AUSTIN | March 28, 2024
Veteran chef with over 20 years of hospitality experience joins to oversee culinary operations as the downtown destination sets out to reshape on-site dining concepts AUSTIN (March 28, 2024) -- Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin, the 31-story hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin, announces today the appointment of Iain Reddick as executive chef. In this role overseeing the hotel’s food and beverage program, Chef Reddick will lead the kitchen and develop new and delicious menus for Hyatt Centric’s restaurant and bar concepts, including the stunning 8th floor rooftop bar and the hotel’s first-floor restaurant, along with ex...
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