Cycas Hospitality Opens Hyatt Place London City East
Hyatt Place | June 30th, 2021
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Welcomes New General Manager, Amila Jeewantha Handunwala
Raffles | June 24th, 2021
News Archive: June 2021
Ocean House Collection Names Dant Hirsch President and Managing Director
Ocean House Collection | June 2, 2021
WATCH HILL, R.I. - June 2, 2021 - Ocean House Collection, New England's leading luxury hospitality brand, today announced the appointment of Dant Hirsch as President and Managing Director. Ocean House Collection was founded by Charles and Deborah Royce in 2010 with the redevelopment of Ocean House, a Forbes Triple Five-Star hotel, now one of only 14 properties in the world to have that designation. Today, the organization consists of some of the most prestigious properties in the world, also including the Forbes Five-Star Weekapaug Inn. "Dant has the leadership track record, the creativity and the vision to successfully lead thi...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 250: Hotel History: Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
Stanley Turkel | June 22, 2021
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS In 1869, Albert Smiley, a nature-loving Quaker schoolteacher, bought a property at a good price; 300 acres surrounding a lake and a tavern in a spectacular natural setting in the heart of a 26,000-acre area in the Shawangunk Mountains, New York. Alfred and Albert Smiley, devout Quaker twin brothers, created the resort in 1869 when they bought Mohonk Lake from John F. Stokes. As the Smileys expanded the hotel, they operated in accordance with their Quaker beliefs: no alcohol, dancing, smoking or card playing. The hotel offered concerts, prayer sessions, lectures as well as swimming, hiking and boating. Under the...
The Future of Independent Hotels
Travel Outlook | June 23, 2021
Why Some Travelers Will Go the Extra Mile for a Unique Hotel Experience As travel has slowly returned to normal, it’s clear that we are on the brink of an enormous travel boom. Of all the recent travel trends that have emerged, one is particularly promising for independent hotel owners, and that is that more and more travelers are straying away from hotel chains. Travelers in 2021 no longer want the same travel experiences as their friends and neighbors. They want a unique vacation handcrafted for their trip. Travelers are moving away from large chain resorts and towards individually owned and operated hotels. The trend of seeking out ...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 249: Hotel History: Ocean House at Watch Hill
Stanley Turkel | June 1, 2021
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Ocean House at Watch Hill (49 rooms) Ocean House is a large, Victorian-style waterfront hotel originally constructed in 1868 on Bluff Avenue in the Watch Hill historic district of Westerly, Rhode Island. The original 1868 hotel closed in 2003; it was demolished in 2005 and a new facility opened in 2010 on the same site which retained much of the original structure’s form and appearance, as well as the original name. Both the original and its reconstruction are noted for their rambling Victorian architecture and distinctive yellow siding. The original Ocean House was the last waterfront...
Exploring Luxury Tourism Market Trends in 2021 and Beyond
Hrishikesh Kadam | June 25, 2021
By Hrishikesh Kadam From cruising, yachting, and customized private vacations to multigenerational travel, new trends in the luxury tourism industry are emerging from the global shutdown triggered by the COVID-19 crisis. As travel restrictions ease and borders reopen, travel at any level will be more precious and more exotic among people. Evidently, 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and in 2021, travelers are likely to plan future trips as a way to unwind, whether through celebration journeys with families and friends, wellness focused experiences, or culinary explorations. Worldwide, there is a pent-up demand for travel wi...
Market Snapshot: Asia Pacific 2021
Hok Yean CHEE | June 11, 2021
By Hok Yean CHEE Transactions in the Asia Pacific In 2020, transaction activity in the Asia Pacific took a hit from the new high in 2019, achieving a transaction volume of approximately US $8.6 billion worth of hospitality assets, indicating a 41.8% decline year on year. Similarly, from 2Q 2020 to 1Q 2021, transaction activity in the Asia Pacific has continued to slow down. Despite the slow-moving transaction activity, growing interest in hospitality assets continues to be observed in regions such as Australia & New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and certain markets in the South-East Asia regions. The slowdown is mai...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Alpharetta North – Halcyon Appoints Courtney Major as New Director of Sales
Sun Development | June 8, 2021
Courtney Major brings more than 19 years of industry experience to the position ALPHARETTA, Ga. – June 8, 2021 – Courtney Major has been named the new director of sales at the 160-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Alpharetta North - Halcyon, which is expected to open in December 2021. Major will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at the intersection of McFarland Parkway and Georgia State Highway 400 (exit 12) in Northwest Alpharetta, the hotel is owned by Heritage Hospitality Group and managed by SUN Development & Management Cor...
Stonebridge Companies Plans Fall Opening of The Slate Hotel in Denver
Stonebridge Companies | June 17, 2021
DENVER — June 17, 2021 — Stonebridge Companies, a privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered in Denver, has announced that The Slate Hotel at the site of the historic original Emily Griffith Opportunity School will begin welcoming guests this fall. Stonebridge Companies is the property owner and developer and will operate the hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. The 4-story, 135,000-square-foot property will add 251 guest rooms to downtown Denver, supporting the area’s strong demand for hospitality offerings. Located immediately adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center at 125...
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