New-Builds
China’s hotel construction pipeline continues upward trend through Q2
According to analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total China construction pipeline stands at 3,454 projects/661,043 rooms. At the end…
IHG
Brands
IHG to launch new luxury and lifestyle brand
In its Q2 earnings report, IHG Hotels and Resorts revealed that it will be launching a new luxury and lifestyle…
New-Builds
Canada’s hotel construction pipeline drops slightly year-over-year
At the close of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total construction pipeline in Canada…
Industry
Castell Project and She Has a Deal launch Fortuna’s Table
Castell Project Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, and…
Industry
Hot Topics—Planning ahead: A return to meetings business
During the latest edition of Hot Topics, “Planning Ahead: A Return to Meetings Business,” with sponsor support from Delos, panelists…
Guest Services & Programs
IHG extends reward reach to mobile gamers
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with playAWARDS, the loyalty marketing platform created by mobile game developer PLAYSTUDIOS, to offer…
Technology
Digital Check-in Now Available for IHG in U.S. & Canada
Guests can now check-in to more than 3,000 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the U.S. and Canada through their…
Brands
Industry supports #stopAsianhate
The U.S. has seen a rash of anti-Asian violence since the pandemic began, with a study from California State University’s…
Brands
Jack P. DeBoer, extended-stay and all-suite hotel pioneer, passes away
Jack P. DeBoer, who designed and built the first Residence Inn in 1975, has passed away. He was 90. With…
Brands
Wyndham, IHG Debut Brands Overseas
Wyndham and IHG are bringing their brands to new countries. Here’s a look: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Arrives in Cambodia…