by Shannon Johannessen | Apr 6, 2021 | Industry Insights, News
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless grab-and-go marketplaces at two Fairfield by Marriott hotels. Both...
by Shannon Johannessen | Jan 7, 2021 | News, Industry Insights
Tru by Hilton recently announced the opening of its latest hotel and the brand’s first location in Washington state: Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley. The 92-room hotel, which is located at 13509 E. Mansfield Ave., is owned by Spokane Valley-based GL8 Hospitality, LLC and...
by Shannon Johannessen | Dec 28, 2020 | Industry Insights, News
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has launched Sonesta Select, an upscale, focused-service brand, with its first nine hotels opening this month and more than 60 properties expected to make their debut in early 2021. Sonesta has added new Select properties in...
by Shannon Johannessen | Dec 18, 2020 | In The Field, Industry Insights, News
For those essential workers who must travel, here some tips to follow in addition to CDC guidelines: 1. Sit by the window if possible, that way you avoid people walking by you. 2. Avoid airplane bathrooms, use the airport bathroom before boarding. 3. Avoid eating and...
by Shannon Johannessen | Dec 8, 2020 | Features, Industry Insights, News
As a tentative bipartisan relief agreement was put forth by members of Congress, the U.S. Travel Association released results of a recent survey that found that 87% of respondents—all of whom voted in the Nov. 3 election—believe there should be another round of...
by Shannon Johannessen | Nov 30, 2020 | Industry Insights, News
Deloitte recently released the latest wave of its Global State of the Consumer Tracker, which shows as consumer confidence grows, spending on leisure travel and hospitality improves. Fielded Oct. 29-Nov. 5, the data shows shifts in sentiment and spending intentions...
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