5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.

‘Carbon positive’ hotel opens in Denver

Populus claims to be the first hotel in the U.S. to reduce more carbon than it creates.

Top hospitality trends from 2024’s Lodging Conference

Hotel investment is on the rise, guests are craving experiential stays more than ever and extended stay is still top of mind, but labor and tech challenges linger.

Former Knowland CEO Jeff Bzdawka joins Hapi as president

The 30-year industry veteran takes the hospitality data leadership role following Knowland’s acquisition by Cendyn earlier this month.

Four Seasons Hotel New York to reopen next month

After more than four years closed, the luxury Manhattan hotel will open as the city’s lodging market sees significant performance growth.

Hotel deals led Peachtree Group’s $1B loan originations year to date

The firm’s hotel credit transactions are up 176% year over year, signaling an easing in the lending market that could spur investment and development activity for the sector.

Standard International opens new concept The Manner in NYC

The 97-room luxury hotel opened in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood shortly after Hyatt Hotels completed its acquisition of Standard International.

Diplomat Beach Resort renovated, rebranded under Signia by Hilton

The Hollywood, Florida, hotel is undergoing extensive upgrades to its lobby, dining concepts and oceanfront conference space ahead of switching flags.

5 ways hoteliers can prepare for extreme weather

In the wake of deadly Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Hotel Dive spoke to Remington Hospitality’s Robert Carl about how hotels can prepare for storms and assist in a community’s recovery. 

Hotel workers in Seattle, Boston join nationwide strikes

Some 400 Hilton workers in Seattle will strike until Oct. 19, and approximately 700 employees of Omni Hotels & Resorts in Boston will strike until contract demands are met.

Global business travel to recover sooner than expected: WTTC

Corporate travel spending will surpass pre-pandemic levels by 6.2% this year, rising to a record $1.5 trillion, with the U.S. leading other countries.

FTC settles yearslong investigation into Marriott’s ‘security failures’

The settlement caps a pattern of major data breaches at Marriott and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide over the last decade.

‘They work us like machines’: Debate over NYC’s Safe Hotels Act continues

At a city council hearing, hotel industry advocates voiced opposition to the act’s limits on subcontracted labor, while hotel employees said it could improve difficult working conditions.

Oracle Cloud to handle property management for over 1,000 Hyatt locations

Hyatt will migrate property management functions for the bulk of its hotel and resort portfolio from Oracle Opera V5 to a cloud-based platform, the hospitality company said.

Disney World, Universal waive hotel cancellation fees amid hurricane prep

The Florida resorts are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit the Orlando, Florida, area on Wednesday.

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View from the top: Hospitality CEOs give their industry outlooks

Hospitality industry leaders from AAHOA, Extended Stay America, Peachtree Group and JLL are optimistic, despite possible regulatory hurdles.

Top hospitality executive appointments of Q3 2024

C-suite and executive appointees will set hospitality companies’ strategies for hotel marketing, development, investment, sales, technology and more.

Hospitality leaders talk ‘insatiable’ luxury hotel demand

Experts from Marriott, IHG, Auberge and Host share what’s driving the evolution of the luxury hotel segment and opportunities for brand growth and development.

Wyndham taps Havas as integrated agency of record across creative, media

Duties include oversight of media, creative, social and digital marketing for all Wyndham brands as well as the company’s loyalty program.

Marriott to expand City Express brand to US and Canada

Building the brand, formerly referred to as Project Mid-T, is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the affordable midscale transient segment.

Hilton workers in Boston launch open-ended strike

After limited-duration strikes failed to move the needle on contract negotiations, some 600 workers at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and Hilton Boston Logan Airport say they will strike until their demands are met.

Wyndham launches community-building program for diversity initiatives

Accelerator Circle will connect BOLD and Women Own the Room franchisees with a network of existing owners and industry experts in a quarterly roundtable.

Marriott beats robocallers in court

A telemarketer and a timeshare resort owe the hotel company $8 million in damages for using Marriott trademarks to persuade consumers to buy vacations and timeshares.

Hotel Association of NYC drops opposition to revised Safe Hotels Act

The association claims the updated proposed licensing bill addresses its "most serious concerns," while other hospitality organizations remain against it.

Holiday travelers less concerned about hotel prices

Americans traveling for this year’s holiday season are increasingly tech-savvy, and many will leverage loyalty to cut down on costs, according to PwC’s Holiday Outlook 2024.