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News Archive: November
Maine-Based Hotelier Tim Harrington Acquires The Dunes on the Waterfront in Ogunquit
November 10, 2023
OGUNQUIT, ME, November 10, 2023 - Tim Harrington, hotelier, real estate developer, entrepreneur and owner of several award-winning properties, has acquired The Dunes on the Waterfront, adding to his number of boutique properties in Maine. Harrington purchased the property with his Batson River Partner Kevin Lord. Set to open for the summer 2024 season, The Dunes overlooks Ogunquit Beach and is situated among sandy dunes, providing inspiration for its namesake along with an ideal setting for a seaside getaway. Originally purchased in 1935 as farmland, The Dunes property is one of Maine’s original cottage colonies, and has welcomed gues...
Ruling Against Google Chromecast Has Major Implications for Hotel Industry
Mark Munger | November 8, 2023
By Mark Munger With my work in the hospitality industry, I have designed and implemented a variety of in-room technology. One piece of this technology is the guest’s ability to “cast” the video from a local device to the TV in their room. Chromecast is the most popular method for casting and a court ruling earlier this year raised concerns about the legality of using Chromecast. A July 2023 court ruling found Google's Chromecast devices infringe patents held by Touchstream Technologies, a New York based company. While few took notice, this could have wide-ranging impacts on the hospitality sector. Google filed an appeal in Septemb...
Soon-to-Open AC Hotel Naples 5th Avenue Introduces Executive Leadership Team
AC Hotel by Marriott Naples 5th Avenue | November 1, 2023
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (Tuesday, November 1, 2023) — The soon-to-open AC Hotel by Marriott in Naples, Florida, has recruited an executive leadership team that blends dynamic brand experience with deep community connections. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage AC Hotel by Marriott Naples 5th Avenue, which is slated to open mid-December 2023. Jacob Kucinski is General Manager of the new AC Hotel in Naples and Kimberly Hilty is Director of Sales. Douglas Gaquer is Food & Beverage Director with oversight of Limón, the hotel’s signature rooftop restaurant and bar. “Bringing this new ho...
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Appoints Jennifer Trapani as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village | November 15, 2023
Cape Coral, FL – November 15, 2023 – The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Trapani as Director of Sales and Marketing. An experienced hospitality industry leader, recognized for her work across Marriott International for nearly three decades, Jennifer will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for the waterfront resort. Additionally, Jennifer will be responsible for identifying innovative business-generating strategies, implementing targeted sales techniques to broaden guest outreach, and optimizing revenue growth. “Jennifer’s expertise in sales and marketing, parti...
Ten Ideas to Add Memorable Details to Your Hotel
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | November 15, 2023
By Adam and Larry Mogelonsky “It's attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.” (Francis Attenbury, 1663-1732) To put this into an adage that we prefer and have used, “The story is in the specificity.” As a thought, how many times have you stayed at a hotel where the interior of the guestroom offers no distinctive finishes so much so that you could wake up and not know what brand or city you are in? While this may be fine for the economy and midscale hotels-in-beds operations, if you want to chart a course for above-market ADR increases, your hotel needs an identity. Some of this comes through ...
Sea Breeze Beach House, Barbados Appoints Charles Anthony Johnson as General Manager
Sea Breeze Beach House | November 14, 2023
Saint Lawrence Gap, Barbados – November 14, 2023 – Sea Breeze Beach House, an all-inclusive resort and haven for laid-back luxury, part of Barbados’ prestigious family-owned Ocean Hotels Group, has announced the appointment of Barbadian, Charles Anthony Johnson as General Manager. In his role, Johnson will lead his teams in creating and delivering in all aspects of hospitality at Sea Breeze Beach House. Johnson is a dynamic and motivational hospitality executive. His results focused mindset and passion for hospitality will shine in this new role, as will his skills in operation management, strategic planning and more. “We are delig...
Hyatt and Extell Development Company Partner to Bring Grand Hyatt Brand to Utah
Grand Hyatt Hotels | November 10, 2023
Expected to open late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will expand Hyatt’s brand presence in a vibrant resort market CHICAGO (November 10, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Extell Development Company today announced the planned expansion of the Grand Hyatt brand in Park City, Utah. Expected to open late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will mark the debut of the Grand Hyatt brand in Utah and will be located at the famed Deer Valley Resort. Uniquely designed as a captivating destination within a destination, the property will open as the first luxury hotel within Deer Valley Resort’s forthcoming expansion. Situated 40 minu...
Economic Headwinds and Geopolitical Tensions Will Likely Impact Hotel Performance Through 2024 According to PwC
Hospitality Directions | November 13, 2023
Leisure demand, while still strong, began to soften in the back half of this year for US hotels, as other parts of the world continued to reopen their vacation destinations and leisure travelers began to once again feel safe traveling abroad. Increases in individual business travel and group business have not yet been able to fully offset this softening. As a result, occupancy levels have declined in each of the past seven months, relative to comparable 2022 levels, and are expected to continue to be down during the remainder of this year and through at least the first quarter of 2024. Room rate growth had played a significant role in the ini...
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