HEI Hotels & Resorts Adds Three Properties to Its Portfolio
NORWALK, Connecticut—HEI Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of three properties in The Woodlands, Texas, to its portfolio. The group includes The Woodlands Resort, Curi
IHG Appoints Mark Sergot as Chief Development Officer, Americas
ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the appointment of Mark Sergot as its new chief development officer (CDO) for the Americas. Sergot will lead IHG’s Ame
Hotel Equities Adds 13 Hotels to Its Portfolio
LUBBOCK, Texas—Hotel Equities announced that it has been selected to manage 13 hotels owned by TAJ Hospitality across Lubbock, Texas, bringing HE’s portfolio in the state to 29
Hilton Announces Apartment Collection by Hilton as Newest Brand
McLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within Hilton’s growing collection brand portfolio that will offer furnished apartments
Emerson Hospitality Announces Redevelopment of Black Creek Barns
ESOPUS, New York—Emerson Hospitality announced its acquisition and redevelopment of Black Creek Barns, a 153-acre estate in Esopus, New York, into a 70-room resort that blends a
The College of Charleston Launches Hospitality School
The College of Charleston announced the launch of the Michael and Amy Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, a new school backed by Hotel Bennett founder Michael B
Pacifica Hotels Announces Partnership With Heat Healer
ALISO VIEJO, California—Pacifica Hotels announced a new collaboration with Heat Healer to bring guests an in-room wellness experience. Beginning this month, travelers staying at
Room Attendant Gratuities: Challenges and a Potential Solution
In appreciation for the service provided, many hotel guests choose to leave a gratuity for their room attendants either daily or as a lump sum on the final morning of occupancy. Th
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Atlantis Paradise Island announced the appointment of Vaughn Roberts as chief operating officer. Roberts brings more than two decades of experience across hospitality, real estate
Duetto and HotStats Report Shows Gap Between Growth and Profit Conversion
SAN FRANCISCO, California—Duetto and HotStats released a joint performance analysis, which found a widening gap between top-line growth and bottom-line reality. HotStats’ lates
