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So many great points in this article about Extended Stay Hotels. One that resonated with me is “They’re here, they’re coming, they’re here to stay.” I’ll add the “Why”: They have a low cost to build, they are profitable and they have proven to be resilient in the face of challenging economic times. Sitting in the red hot extended stay segment and the fast growing Midscale hotel category, puts StudioRes front and center of our industry today. Great times ahead! ?? #marriott #hoteldevelopment #realestate #studiores

InterContinental Hotel Group is going big in the Lone Star State, growing its portfolio with 14 new properties in 2024, covering business travel needs from airport lodging to luxury hotels in locations across Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and other business travel and meetings markets. The investment is part of a hospitality surge in the state, according to jobs reports from the Texas Workforce Commission. In each April and May, which is the latest data available, jobs in hospitality and leisure grew by nearly 7,000, making it among the highest growth industries in the state. https://lnkd.in/eR6GHzSS #texas InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Ginger Taggart KReMM #hospitalitybranding #brandingagency #hotelbranding #design #brandbuilding?#branddesign?#hospitalitybranding?#experientialthinking?#branding?#hospitality?#realestate?#realestatebranding?#bespokebrands #branding #identitydesign #positioning? #brandcommunications #research #uhnwi #research? #brandmarketing #digitalmarketing?

My latest for Hotel Investment Today. What do Taylor Swift and the CEOs of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Marriott International have in common? This story! I recap a few interviews from the Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference last week, including some interesting thoughts from both hotel companies about the Taylor Swift effect, leisure performance, asset-light and how the consumer bifurcation is also showing up in lodging weakness in greater China. #hotelinvestmenttoday #hotel #hospitalitynews #hotelnews #hospitalityindustry #hospitality?#taylorswift #lodging

Streamline Your Business with Tech: Practical Solutions to Save Time and Money Hello, forward-thinkers! Let’s explore how technology can not only cut your labor costs but also make your operations smoother and more efficient. Ready for some real-world, practical solutions? Tech-Driven Cost Savings: Embrace Automation: Invest in software that automates repetitive tasks. Whether it’s managing inventory or processing customer requests, automation helps your team focus on higher-value work and reduces the need for extra hands. Self-Service Kiosks: Install self-service kiosks for tasks like guest check-ins or order placements. This technology reduces the need for frontline staff and speeds up service, letting your team concentrate on more complex needs. Smart Parcel Lockers: Set up smart parcel lockers for package management. These secure lockers allow guests to retrieve their deliveries at their convenience, cutting down on time spent handling packages and reducing labor costs. Practical Steps When Tech Fails: Prepare with a Response Plan: Have a detailed IT and cybersecurity response plan ready. This includes contact information for tech support and a step-by-step guide for common issues. Act Quickly: If a system goes down, address it immediately. Use your response plan to guide actions and involve your IT team or service provider to get things back up and running. Regular Maintenance and Updates: Keep your system updated and regularly perform maintenance checks. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of unexpected downtimes and keeps your technology running smoothly.

It’s a fact that accommodation typically accounts for only 30% of a traveler's budget. The remaining 70% is allocated to experiences. It’s a significant opportunity for hospitality operators to tap into. By offering local experiences, add-on services, and other upsells, property managers can enhance guest experience, increase revenue and differentiate their properties. Yet, some hospitality pros remain hesitant. Here are common objections that we hear: - "My area isn't a tourist hotspot." - "Upsells only work for luxury properties." - "Charging for extras goes against hospitality principles." While these concerns are valid, well-crafted services that truly enhance convenience, enjoyment, or memorability can boost guest satisfaction across all property types and locations. What’s your take on this? Upsells in short-term rentals - yey or ney? Follow the link in comments to learn how to unlock upsell revenue in your guest journey. #VacationRentals #SHortTermRentals #BoutiqueHotels #GuestExperience #GuestJourney #HospitalityUpsells

?? Exciting Trends in Hospitality! ?? The recent The Lodging Conference highlighted several emerging trends shaping the hospitality industry—particularly relevant for us at DCK, given our extensive work building luxury resorts across the Caribbean. Among the key takeaways: ?? Sustainable Operations: Green building practices continue to gain traction, and we've embraced this movement by implementing eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs in top-tier resorts in the region. ?? Technology Integration: As the demand for seamless guest experiences grows, so does the need for smarter, tech-enabled properties. Our team has been integrating the latest innovations to enhance resort operations, from guest check-in automation to advanced energy management systems. ?? Personalized Experiences: Today’s travelers crave unique experiences that connect them with the culture and natural beauty of the Caribbean—a focus we incorporate into each resort we build, ensuring every project reflects the island's charm and local flavor. As we continue to grow, we're proud to align our projects with these industry trends, helping our partners create memorable, sustainable, and tech-forward guest experiences. #CaribbeanDevelopment #HospitalityTrends #LuxuryResorts #SustainableBuilding #DCK #CaribbeanConstruction #LetsBuildTogether

?? Are hotels and short-term rentals friends or foes? The truth lies somewhere in between. ?? While some hotels see short term rentals as a looming threat, others haven't paid enough attention. As Susan says, "Hotels should see the rental industry as a threat and pay attention to it." ?? These two hospitality sectors are colliding, and coexistence is key. Ultimately, the goal for the entire hospitality ecosystem is to deliver exceptional guest experiences. By finding common ground, these two domains can pave the way for an exciting future. #vacationrentals #hotels #shorttermrentals #hospitality #harmony Alex O. Husner?? Annie Holcombe Susan Barry Hive Marketing

Why do Wyndham owners choose to convert their hotel to Wingate? From flexible design to outstanding performance, there’s a benefit for every owner. Join a proven brand in the midscale segment. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gdnGkyyA #FranchiseDevelopment #Wingate

#CREF advisory board member Chip Ohlsson, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, North America Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, highlighted the strategic significance of incorporating the WaterWalk brand into Wyndham's portfolio. He emphasized the substantial increase in demand for extended stay accommodations over the past year, driven by both guests and developers seeking new partnership opportunities with Wyndham. Ohlsson reiterated Wyndham's commitment to providing the most comprehensive portfolio of extended stay brands in the industry, citing WaterWalk's addition as a significant step forward in this direction. Through a strategic agreement, WaterWalk's inclusion adds 11 US properties and 1,500 rooms to Wyndham's portfolio. This strategic decision aims to ensure that Wyndham can effectively serve every segment of the market, addressing the diverse needs of owners and guests alike. The addition of WaterWalk aligns with the escalating demand for extended stay accommodations, underlining Wyndham's objective of offering the most robust portfolio of extended stay brands. #WyndhamHotels #WaterWalkExtendedStay #HospitalityIndustry #HotelBrandsCollab Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/ehdERhtW

Well, here's a surprise. Virgin Hotels is coming to London with the opening of Virgin Hotels London Shoreditch on 1st August. With the opening date so close, this can only mean one thing ..... This is not a new hotel. It will be a rebrand of the Mondrian Shoreditch London hotel, which is currently part of Accor Live Limitless. Of course, the Mondrian Shoreditch London hotel is itself a rebrand. The site opened as private members club The Curtain, which slipped into receivership in September 2020. It survived less than three years, proving that an expensive PR campaign counts for nothing if your underlying product is wrong. Accor saw an opportunity to revive the Mondrian brand, which was originally used on what is now the Sea Containers London hotel. It clearly didn't work as planned, and this is now the second Mondrian-branded hotel to fail in London. Whilst I think the location is poor (by East London standards) the key selling point of the property is the rooftop pool – see image below. It is relatively small when you see it in the flesh, however, and is not a patch on, say, the rooftop pool at New York’s original Soho House. The London weather probably didn’t help either ….. There is no formal points redemption scheme in place with Virgin Red and Virgin Hotels, but we have seen one-off promotions for specific hotel. Hopefully we will see something appear for this new hotel, if only to bump up occupancy in the early months. #virginhotels #virgingroup #ennismore #accorhotels #virginred #shoreditch (If you're not one of the 2,600 people who subscribe to ‘The Travel Brief’, our free weekly LinkedIn newsletter for UK travel professionals, click into my profile.)