The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 17, 2024
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The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 17, 2024

LAS VEGAS, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International (HRI) today announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas (HRHCLV).   Hard Rock will develop a new…

ISRAEL SHOWS Q1 TOURISM RESILIENCE WITH HOTEL OPENINGS AND NEW NATIONAL PARK
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ISRAEL SHOWS Q1 TOURISM RESILIENCE WITH HOTEL OPENINGS AND NEW NATIONAL PARK

On Israel Independence Day, Ministry of Tourism Shares U.S. Arrivals  NEW YORK, MAY 14, 2024 – While travel to Israel has slowed since Oct. 7, it has not stopped. U.S. arrivals in Tel Aviv since January 2024 are at 30 percent compared to first quarter 2023. On the ground, the country’s tourism industry has been resilient,…

Forty-five Percent of the Hotel Projects in Europe’s Total Pipeline are Under Construction at the End of Q1 2024
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Forty-five Percent of the Hotel Projects in Europe’s Total Pipeline are Under Construction at the End of Q1 2024

May 14, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Europe. According to LE analysts, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,705 projects/253,777 rooms at the close of the first quarter. As of the first quarter’s close, 45% of the hotel projects in Europe’s total…

TRIPADVISOR PREDICTS BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON FOR AMERICANS; AN INCREASING DESIRE FOR ADVENTURE
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TRIPADVISOR PREDICTS BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON FOR AMERICANS; AN INCREASING DESIRE FOR ADVENTURE

2024 Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index Reveals Most Popular Summer Destinations Globally and in the US NEEDHAM, Mass., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Americans and travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released today by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform. In fact, 95…

Wyndham Welcomes Nine Decameron Resorts Across Mexico, Jamaica and Panama
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Wyndham Welcomes Nine Decameron Resorts Across Mexico, Jamaica and Panama

Deal brings over 2,600 rooms into Wyndham’s rapidly growing all-inclusive portfolio, now spanning more than 50 resorts globally PARSIPPANY, N.J. (May 14, 2024) – Wyndham Rewards® members can now access more all-inclusive offerings than ever before, including nine new resorts across Mexico, Panama and Jamaica, thanks to a newly formed alliance between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…

New Jersey franchise bill takes dangerous step forward, despite significant concerns expressed by majority of committee
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New Jersey franchise bill takes dangerous step forward, despite significant concerns expressed by majority of committee

WASHINGTON (May 13, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after a committee in the New Jersey Assembly approved A3495, a bill that would destroy the hotel industry in the state. The bill is still being considered in the state Assembly, and similar legislation (S2336) is…

Waldorf Astoria New York Announces Chef Michael Anthony as Official Chef Partner
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Waldorf Astoria New York Announces Chef Michael Anthony as Official Chef Partner

Renowned chef to bring decades of New York City dining experience to one of Manhattan’s most anticipated hotel reopenings NEW YORK – (May 13, 2024) – Today, Waldorf Astoria New York announces a culinary partnership with acclaimed Chef Michael Anthony – a name recognized for decades within the New York City dining scene. As Chef Partner, Chef Michael…

OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS MICHAEL INNOCENTIN AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
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OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS APPOINTS MICHAEL INNOCENTIN AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

DALLAS, TX (May 13, 2024) – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Innocentin as its Chief Marketing Officer. Innocentin will oversee the planning, development, and execution of all brand marketing initiatives, including advertising, public relations, social media, the website, and digital campaigns. Additionally, he will direct Omni’s customer engagement and Select Guest Loyalty programs….

Everhome Suites Debuts First Hotel Reflecting Brand Standard Prototype in Nampa, Idaho to Meet Growing Demand in Market
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Everhome Suites Debuts First Hotel Reflecting Brand Standard Prototype in Nampa, Idaho to Meet Growing Demand in Market

Everhome Suites Continues to Grow with its Third Opening and Over 60 Hotels in the Pipeline NORTH BETHESDA, Md., May 13, 2024 – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Nampa, Idaho, marking the midscale extended stay brand’s third opening, with more than 10 open hotels forecasted within the next year. The Nampa hotel…

AAA: Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer 
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AAA: Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer 

Second highest Memorial Day holiday travel forecast since AAA began tracking in 2000  WASHINGTON, DC (May 13, 2024) – AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year and comes close…