Two major hotel groups are reporting surging numbers, further proof that the travel recovery is very real. Ongoing strength in leisure travel and an acceleration in the recovery of group demand pushed Marriott International’s second-quarter performance to or above 2019 levels. Hilton also is reporting much stronger numbers than expected. Excluding its hotels in the Greater China region, Marriott’s global June revenue per available room (RevPAR in hotel parlance) came in at 1% above 2019 levels, Marriott CEO Tony Capuano said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, according to Hotel News Now. Worldwide occupancy reached 71%, only 5 percentage points Read more
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Whether you’re planning a trip to Australia this year or next, these are some of the top new hotel openings and anticipated hotels launching in 2022 and 2023. Ready to Host Ace Hotel – Sydney, New South Wales Opening just a couple of weeks ago (May 18, 2022), the Ace Hotel Sydney marks Ace’s very first home in the Southern Hemisphere. Nestled in Surry Hills, Ace Hotel Sydney is a sweeping reimagination of a historical location. With 257 incredible guest rooms and a variety of suites, there is a room for every type of holiday. The hotel also offers a Read more
In an effort to recognize employee excellence in the regional tourism industry, Explorers’ Edge has launched the 1st Annual Big Applause Awards that will be given out at the company’s Regional Tourism Summit on June 22, 2022. In an industry that was one of the hardest hit during the pandemic, the Big Applause Awards were created to honour tourism and hospitality workers from more than 800 businesses who continually put forth an incredible effort, despite the challenges faced, said James Murphy, executive director of Explorers’ Edge. “It’s been a hard couple of years, and what really kept our industry hanging Read more
Canadian hotels are in the beginning of a “dramatic turnaround,” says Don Cleary, the president of Marriott Hotels Canada. I sat down with Cleary at the Ritz Carlton hotel in downtown Toronto today to talk about everything from the travel rebound to hotel renovations and labour shortages. We’re not back to early 2019 times just yet, but he says there’s definitely progress being made. “We’re beginning to see some encouraging signs,” Cleary said. “We are not out of the woods at all, but the last three to four weeks have been a dramatic turnaround. It’s like a light switch was Read more
With Spring Break just around the corner, Canadian ski resorts and urban hotels are gearing up to welcome guests from across the country. Here are five Marriott hotels across Canada that are offering room rates at under $350 CAD per night – making them super attractive for people looking for a quick spring ski getaway. Located just outside of Quebec City, Delta Hotels Mont Sainte-Anne Resort is a winter wonderland perfect for families or couples alike looking for skiing opportunities. Just steps away from the chairlift, guests can find rooms starting at $205 per night. For those looking for a Read more
