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Collaboration brings SynXis® platform and global GDS/IDS connectivity and alternative distribution channels for up to 1,200 independent hotels and resorts globally with a focus on driving growth in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia

As the January 1, 2025, filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) approaches, hotel owners, developers, and investors should be prepared to meet the new federal requirements for business transparency. Effective January 1, 2024, the CTA requires most U.S. business entities to submit detailed ownership information to FinCEN or face penalties up to $10,000. The article below by JMBM’s Taxation, Trusts & Estates Department outlines key CTA requirements, filing deadlines, and essential steps for compliance.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions in Bhutan. Nestled amidst the serene Himalayas, the hotel offers a harmonious blend of Bhutanese heritage and modern comforts. The 83-key Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of the capital city. Inspired by Bhutan’s beloved folktale of the Four Friends, the hotel’s interiors are a celebration of Bhutanese culture and values. Vibrant colour schemes exude the warmth and sincerity of its locale reflecting the blend of tradition and modernity, with monastery inspired Dzongs, cornices, and traditional style wooden panels. Guests can indulge in a culinary journey at the all-day dining restaurant or explore the authentic Bhutanese flavours at Zachum which serves traditional dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The Sky Garden Restaurant provides a panoramic view of the city. Yarkay, Thimphu- IHCL SeleQtions ...

Following the success of the group’s South Kensington debut in 2022, The Other House Covent Garden is set to open in Q4 2025. Showcasing the brand’s ’Residents Club’ concept, blending hotel flexibility, services and amenities with apartment-style accommodation and an exclusive private members’ club, The Other House Covent Garden will open in Q4 2025, featuring a showstopping panoramic rooftop bar and terrace. Located in London’s theatre district, a stone’s throw from the iconic piazza, the Royal Opera House and many of London’s most famous landmarks, The Other House Covent Garden will comprise 146 signature bedrooms and Club Flats, featuring fully-equipped kitchenettes and living spaces, an all-day street café, The Other Kitchen, destination cocktail bar, the Owl & Monkey and its private club, accessible to members and residents, including a breathtaking rooftop bar, The Peacock Lounge. With rates starting from £350 per night for a Club Flat, The Other House will bring its unique conc...

With a strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the leisure towns of India, Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Namah Nainital, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats. This new addition is the Group’s fourth operational hotel in Uttarakhand where its portfolio includes hotels and resorts under multiple brands like Radisson Blu and Radisson Individuals. Nestled in the heart of Nainital Valley, the hotel provides excellent connectivity via road, rail, and air, making it accessible for both international and domestic travelers. Positioned close to Kathgodam Railway Station and Pantnagar Airport, the hotel is also well-connected by road to Almora, Ranikhet, Bhimtal, Mukteshwar, and Ramgarh. Its proximity to Namah Jim Corbett, another member of the Radisson Individuals brand, underscores the Group’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience, offering seamless connections within a four-hour drive of the property. Guests can visit the Mall which is only a s...

Award-winning resort makes major donation to Habitat for Humanity; New Lookout Bar pairs panoramic Vail Valley views with creative cocktails. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to share that it has completed an extensive room refresh in time for the 2024-2025 ski season. The award-winning Westin Riverfront has revamped each guest room with fresh mountain modern furniture - including Next Generation Heavenly Beds - along with new Western artwork, lighting, flooring, bathroom vanities and mirrors and more. The Westin Riverfront is home to 230 guest residences ranging from Studio Suites to luxurious 3-bedroom condos, all featuring a custom kitchen, five-piece bathroom and gas fireplace. Proud to be an environmental lodging leader in Colorado, the Silver LEED certified resort donated the previous room furnishings to Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley and Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley to be sold at local ReStore locations to help support the creation o...

350-Room Cluster Property Set To Open in 2028. Accor, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces the signing of Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati, a new cluster hotel in India’s pilgrimage destination of Tirupati. The expansive 350-key multi-brand hotel complex is set to transform the hospitality landscape of Tirupati, a city that draws millions of devotees to the renowned Tirumala Venkateswara Temple each year. As Tirupati evolves into a hub for education and business, bolstered by expanding infrastructure and modern amenities, this venture will play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for quality accommodations. This milestone signing underscores Accor’s commitment to expanding its presence in key destinations across India. Developed by Shravanthi Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, the new cluster of hotels will feature 180 guest rooms at Novotel Tirupati and 170 guest rooms at ibis Styles Tirupati, ensuring a diverse range of options to accommodate all types ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is delighted to announce the signing of the first voco hotel on the Sunshine Coast, partnering again with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital to open voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast in 2028. Located on bustling Ocean Street, the striking new 153-key upscale hotel will form part of a mixed-use development that is set to transform the city’s accommodation offering, attracting domestic and international patronage. voco Maroochydore will also address the Sunshine Coast’s recent Temporary Local Planning Instrument proposal in response to the need for four- and five-star full-service hotels in the region. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games only eight years away, having the right mix of accommodation options will be crucial to deliver a successful Games and support the region’s economy beyond 2032. Further complementing Maroochydore’s entertainment and dining precinct, guests will enjoy dazzling water ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, launches new midscale conversion brand, Garner, in Europe with its first hotels opening in Germany. The brand’s debut is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe’s largest private hotel operators.

The SSE Arena, Belfast, is a beacon of success, a venue that has delivered sensible, simple innovation consistently since it first opened in 2000. With a focus on fan experience, delivering an atmosphere that engages and entertains, Northern Ireland’s biggest live events venue has gone from strength to strength with technology at the core of that drive.

Making its grand entrance on the palm-fringed, sugar-soft sands of Costa Mujeres, SLS’s first ever all-inclusive wonderland is bringing something fresh and fabulous to the Yucatán Peninsula with its enviable blend of extravagant style, culinary artistry and electric entertainment. SLS Playa Mujeres’ waterfront rooms and suites, dynamic dining and mixology destinations, and unmatched array of lifestyle and wellness offerings, invite guests to say farewell to the ordinary at a resort where friends’ trips, family-fun, and romantic retreats unfold in equal, extraordinary measure.

Data isn’t meaningful unless you do something with it. Let’s say your average RevPAR for June is $150. Alone, that doesn’t mean very much. But what if you compare that number to the average RevPAR, globally and within your region? If you measure whether you’re improving year-on-year, month-on-month? If you look beyond RevPAR to accompanying key metrics?

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Bryson Koehler, Revinate CEO, guest hosts to interview Jeff Jonas, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist of Senzing. Jeff paints two pictures — one in which hoteliers practice responsible data management and another in which hoteliers fail to make intelligent decisions because of disorganized and inaccurate data. Identity resolution is one of the most important tools Jeff believes every tech stack should have to manage their data, understand guest profiles with accuracy, and execute data-powered marketing initiatives.

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the use of business intelligence is becoming increasingly important. Hoteliers are recognizing the immense value that data brings to their business, from understanding drivers of demand to developing effective revenue management strategies. But the big question is – how willing are they to invest in new technology?

Airbnb issued their third quarter 2024 financial results. You can read the details here.

Global hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 12.8%, relative to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, through the first eight months of 2024. Though performance continues to be robust, demand decelerated for a second consecutive quarter, driven by softening leisure travel stemming from declines in consumer savings, particularly in the United States. While strengthening business, group and international travel mitigated some of these declines, resort and leisure-heavy destinations experienced a meaningful dip in performance.

The strength of a business partnership lies in the ability to adapt, innovate, and evolve together. Such is the case for High Hotels, a Lancaster, Penn.-based hotel management company that has been working alongside asset management and service optimization software company OpsTechPro for more than five years to automate its back-of-house workforce communications. Initially, High Hotels deployed OTP to streamline its maintenance and engineering processes. Today, the vendor/client relationship has evolved, and all 13 hotels in the company’s portfolio are leveraging the dynamic and scalable operations platform to manage and track additional workforce services, from housekeeping inspections, front desk requests, and lost and found inventory, to cash counts, push reports, capital expenses and more.

The leading global hospitality and travel technology company, HotelRunner, is excited to announce its attendance at The Phocuswright Conference, running from November 19 to 21, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. As a proud sponsor, HotelRunner will join the top industry thought leaders at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa this year.

Jerne (www.jerne.com), the leading platform connecting digital-focused travel curators with experience providers, is celebrating reaching 10,000 registered curators with the launch of an industry-first rating system to help experience providers efficiently and effectively manage their sales and marketing strategies through influential communities.

Located just off the coast of Belize, Four Seasons Resort & Residences Caye Chapel will include a 104-key luxury hotel composed of expertly-designed guest rooms and suites, including a collection of 18 overwater bungalows. Designed by Mauricio Gomez de Tudo and Taller G, the hotel seamlessly blends the natural island allure with the five-star service attributed to the Four Seasons brand. Guests will enjoy world-class amenities, including two beach clubs, a full-service, cenote-inspired spa, and select access to a 10-hole championship, reversible course designed by Greg Norman—part of the Caye Chapel Golf & Ocean Club. The Resort will also feature a collection of 24 Four Seasons branded residences lining the Northern perimeter of the island, ranging from 2- to 4-bedrooms and available fully turn-key. The residences are expected to be delivered alongside the hotel in 2025, and begin at $4.5M, inclusive of full membership to the Caye Chapel Golf & Ocean Club.

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