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Survey: Americans Optimistic About Traveling for Vacation in 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows Americans are optimistic about traveling again this year, with 56 percent reporting they...
Three Franchise Companies Account for 67 Percent of U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Lodging Econometrics (LE) recently released its Q4 2020 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which found that three franchise companies combined account for 67 percent of projects and 65 percent of...
Joint Venture Purchases Two Florida Properties
TAMPA, Florida – The Plasencia Group, a lodging investment advisory and consulting firm, represented Hobbs & Curry Family Limited Partnership in the sale of the 227-room Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park in St. Petersburg,...
Virgin Hotels to Open Three U.S. Properties in 2021
MIAMI — Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open three locations this year. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will open this spring, followed by...
Accor Strengthens Position as Luxury and Lifestyle Operator in North America
PARIS – Accor recently announced its pipeline of anticipated new hotel openings in North and Central America and around the world. The company's lifestyle segment, in particular, is poised for growth, with the number...