LODGING Staff
Record Number of Holiday Travelers Expected to Close Out 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Wednesday, Jan. 1. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses...
Everhome Suites Continues Growth With Key New Openings in North Carolina and Wyoming
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced two Everhome Suites opening in Fayetteville, North Carolina and Cheyenne, Wyoming, and a groundbreaking in Clarksville, Tennessee. These developments address the continued demand for extended stay accommodations,...
Hotel Hartness Promotes Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef
GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Hotel Hartness announces the promotion of Gianna Smutzki to executive chef. Smutzki, who has been an integral part of the Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s culinary team since its 2023 opening, previously served...
Grubhub Onsite, Hilton Expand Partnership With Mobile Ordering and Delivery at Over 2,600 Hotels
MCLEAN, Virginia—Grubhub Onsite and Hilton are expanding their partnership by bringing on-demand food, grocery, and convenience item delivery to over 2,600 hotels across the Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, and Spark by Hilton brands....
SiteMinder: Return of International Travel Drives Up U.S. Hotel Bookings for Christmas
DALLAS, Texas—Hotel bookings at American properties for the days leading up to Christmas, Dec. 21-25, are up 22 percent from last year, shows new data from SiteMinder, a leading hotel distribution and revenue platform.
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