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More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Other Travel, Health, Family, Lodging, Human Resources, Millennials, Travel, Consumer, Professional Services, People with Disabilities, Mental Health, Vacation, Children, Generation Z, One57, KultureCity, Learning, Rest, Social media, Hyatt House, Headspace, Disability, Dyslexia, Apple Watch, Communication, IPhone, NYU, Gen, Yoga, Digital, Environment, Spectrum, Noise, Caregiver, User-centered design, Humidifier, CAC, Multimedia, Empathy, Apple Wallet, WCAG, Hotel

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  • ), include Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue , Hyatt House Seattle/Redmond , Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway , Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers , Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia , Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown and Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza .
  • 30 percent of neurodivergent travelers want to receive a phone call about an upcoming hotel stay.
  • Hyatt hotels remain committed to offering appropriate colleague training opportunities to better serve the needs of neurodivergent travelers and caregivers.
  • While all travelers believe that self/mobile checkout would greatly improve their experience, it is particularly favored by neurodivergent business travelers.

Equinox Hotels Revolutionizes Sleep Tourism with Inaugural Global Sleep Symposium

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Other Health, Other Travel, Other Consumer, Lodging, Destinations, General Health, Travel, Women, Men, Science, Vacation, Consumer, Other Science, Health, Research, Relaxation, Foodservice, Lead, Brain, University, Psychology, TED (conference), Yoga, Sleep, Hotel, Fasting, Movement, University of California, Berkeley, Melksham, Multimedia, Central nervous system, Equinox, Regeneration, Electronic, Longevity, Sound, UC

Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th.

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  • Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th.
  • This visionary two-day overnight event is set to redefine the landscape of sleep tourism by uniting global experts in sleep health and performance with Equinox Hotel's dynamic programming centered on movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community.
  • The two-day symposium signifies the culmination of years of boundary-pushing sleep innovation, positioning Equinox Hotels as the preeminent nexus for leaders in the sleep industry and enthusiasts alike, to converge, collaborate, and propel the discourse on sleep science and sleep tourism to new heights.
  • The Equinox Hotels Global Sleep Symposium transcends mere discussion; it offers an immersive experience aimed at enhancing every aspect of sleep quality, providing attendees with firsthand interactions to elevate their sleep understanding and practice.

Peachtree Group Awarded Developer of the Year by Hilton

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Architecture, Lodging, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Travel, Developer, Light, Partnership, Hotel

Peachtree Group today announced that it has been recognized by Hilton as the 2023 Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category.

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  • Peachtree Group today announced that it has been recognized by Hilton as the 2023 Developer of the Year in the Focused Service category.
  • The Hilton Americas Development Awards recognize the achievements of owners, development partners and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories.
  • “We are immensely honored to have been named Developer of the Year by Hilton, a distinction that underscores our desire to build outstanding hotels,” said Mitul Patel, principal, Peachtree Group.
  • This award is a testament to our strategic approach to hotel development, which combines identifying great locations, assembling a top-tier team and maintaining a steadfast focus on quality.”
    In 2022, Peachtree Group received the Multi-Brand Developer of the Year from Hilton.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Recognized with Multiple Awards at ARDA Spring Conference 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Vacation, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, ACE, Personality, Marriott Vacation Club, Language, ARDA, Community service, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Interval, Development, VAC, MVW, Custom House, Marketing, Advertising, Hotel

Each year at its annual spring conference, ARDA recognizes groups and individuals who exhibit professional excellence and/or have achieved significant accomplishments in the areas of marketing and sales; management and administration; advertising, promotion, and communications; and resort design.

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  • Each year at its annual spring conference, ARDA recognizes groups and individuals who exhibit professional excellence and/or have achieved significant accomplishments in the areas of marketing and sales; management and administration; advertising, promotion, and communications; and resort design.
  • The organization also offers ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) awards, which honor those who have attained the highest level of excellence in the resort industry.
  • This year, Marriott Vacations Worldwide is delighted to congratulate the 2024 ARDA award winners:
    ACE Philanthropy and Community Service Award: MVW Maui Wildfires Support Effort for the tireless work of hundreds of associates from all business areas who assisted more than 1,600 affected associates.
  • “I am honored to work alongside these incredibly deserving individuals and teams,” said John Geller, President and CEO of Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

World of Hyatt Elevates Luxury Portfolio by Adding More Than 700 Boutique and Luxury Hotels and Villas from Mr & Mrs Smith

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Other Consumer, Women, Men, Other Travel, Lifestyle, Consumer, Lodging, Vacation, Destinations, Travel, Collection, Hotel, Arctic, Arctic Circle, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Boundless, Multimedia, British Virgin Islands

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023 , now available for booking today.

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  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023 , now available for booking today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424451450/en/
    The participating properties from the Mr & Mrs Smith portfolio adds more than 20 new, sought-after countries to World of Hyatt such as Namibia, Fiji and the British Virgin Islands.
  • To learn more about earning and redeeming points with the new Mr & Mrs Smith additions to the World of Hyatt portfolio, visit hyatt.com/mrandmrssmith and review program terms for more information.
  • The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

Hilton Reports First Quarter Results

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Vacation, Lodging, Construction & Property, Destinations, Travel, Tourist Attractions, Debt-to-GDP ratio, Investment, Capital, HLT, Waldorf Astoria New York, RevPAR, Webcast, Curio (brand), Hilton Worldwide, Public expenditure, ADR, EPS, Acquisition, Multimedia, Adjustment, Graduate Hotels, NoMad, Manhattan, Credit, Growth, Hotel

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2024 results.

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  • Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2024 results.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Hilton opened 106 hotels, totaling 16,800 rooms, resulting in 14,200 net room additions.
  • Furthermore, Hilton debuted the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in Kenya and Motto by Hilton brand in Peru and entered into partnerships with AutoCamp and Small Luxury Hotels of the World ("SLH"), which will provide new elevated lodging experiences to Hilton guests.
  • Hilton will host a conference call to discuss first quarter of 2024 results on April 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Travel + Leisure Co. and Allegiant Announce Multi-Year Marketing Agreement

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Marketing, Communications, Other Travel, Transportation, Vacation, Lodging, Travel, City, Love, Leisure, Growth, TNL, Air travel, Hotel

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) and Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced a multi-year marketing agreement, allowing both companies to grow their customer engagement through cross-company promotion.

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  • Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) and Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced a multi-year marketing agreement, allowing both companies to grow their customer engagement through cross-company promotion.
  • The two travel companies will share promotional offerings to each other’s customers, providing offers to a broad spectrum of travelers.
  • Allegiant, with more than 15 million Allways Rewards members, and Travel + Leisure Co., with more than 800,000 vacation ownership members and 3.5 million vacation exchange members, will each benefit from a highly engaged base of travelers.
  • “At Allegiant, we believe that leisure travel is more than just reaching a destination.

Seven New Hotels, Including Hotel Maya Long Beach, Sign with UNITE HERE Local 11, Raising the Total to 41 Agreements

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Professional Services, Lodging, Legal, Travel, Human Resources, 2028 Summer Olympics, Maya, Language, UNITE, Housekeeper, History, University, Restaurant, Workforce, Airport, Grand Prix, Hotel

Following the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Hotel Maya Long Beach has signed a tentative contract agreement.

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  • Following the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Hotel Maya Long Beach has signed a tentative contract agreement.
  • In the past week, the Hyatt Place Pasadena, Proper Santa Monica, Proper Downtown Los Angeles, Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Hotel June West LA, and Alsace Hotel also signed the historic accord.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 and Hotel Maya issued this statement: “The Hotel Maya and UNITE HERE Local 11 are pleased to announce we have reached a fair settlement of our dispute.
  • The settlement includes a commitment from all parties to engage in a good-faith reconciliation process.”
    The seven new agreements come at the heels of overwhelming ratification votes at 34 hotels, for a total of 41 settled contracts.

Flynn Group Expands Portfolio Through Acquisition of Applebee’s Restaurants; Signs Agreement with Applebee’s to Open 25 New Restaurants

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Applebee's, Love, Partnership, Applebee, Culture, Environment, Acquisition, Growth, Hotel

This expansion goal is part of Applebee’s development strategy to return the brand to net new unit openings.

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  • This expansion goal is part of Applebee’s development strategy to return the brand to net new unit openings.
  • Flynn Group’s journey with Applebee’s began 25 years ago, and their leadership team, culture, and focus on operational excellence is unparalleled.
  • Focused on growth, Flynn Group has also successfully completed an acquisition of 26 Applebee’s restaurants in Florida and Georgia from long-standing franchisee, Doherty Enterprises.
  • With the acquisition, Flynn Group further strengthens its position as the world’s largest Applebee’s franchisee, now owning and operating more than 450 Applebee's restaurants across 23 states.

Life House Partners with Wildwood Inn in Colorado's Rocky Mountains

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Other Travel, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Vacation, Lodging, Construction & Property, Destinations, Travel, Acquisition, Lifehouse, Rocky Mountains, Multimedia, Video, Inn, Partnership, Television, Hotel

Wildwood Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, has entered into a partnership with Life House, a leading independent hotel management and technology company.

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  • Wildwood Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, has entered into a partnership with Life House, a leading independent hotel management and technology company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422096334/en/
    Life House has been tapped to operate the scenic Wildwood Inn.
  • The region surrounding Wildwood Inn has a dry, sunny climate and mild winters, making it an appealing year-round destination.
  • “This property is a true gem that captures the essence of the Rocky Mountains, and we are excited to work with Jamie and Micah to unlock its full potential.”
    Wildwood Inn is now open for bookings under Life House management.