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Knowland: Tampa Leads Top Markets in Meetings and Events Growth

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 14, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida, market led in meetings and events growth for the Top 25 markets in February with 20 percent year-over-year growth. Denver and Boston came in second and third, while national associations and technology groups led in four of the five top markets. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform. Overall year-over-year event volume growth for the industry was at 5.3 percent. The average space used for meetings
Graduate Hotels

Hilton to Accelerate Expansion in Lifestyle Category With Addition of Graduate Hotels

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 14, 2024
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Hilton announced an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital) to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand, adding a growth opportunity for the global hospitality leader in the lifestyle hotel market. Hilton will pay $210 million to acquire all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, enter into franchise agreements for all existing and signed pipeline Graduate Hotels, and become responsible for the brand’s future development and growth. AJ Capital will remain the owner of the more
Comings & goings
Meyer Jabara Hotels announced Chas Henry joined the company as senior vice president of business development and acquisitions. Henry will assist in growing the company’s third-party management contracts. JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced the addition of James Escarzega as a managing director in its San Francisco office. Escarzega brings over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Aqua-Aston Hospitality announced the appointment of Andrea Mue as its new managing director. Mue

Atrium Hospitality Launches WomenRISE Program

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 13, 2024
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ALPHARETTA, Georgia—Atrium Hospitality announced the launch of WomenRISE, the company’s Hotel General Manager Development Program targeted to female leaders. The company manages a portfolio of 80 hotels, representing brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham in 28 states. Atrium operates approximately 20,000 guestrooms/suites and 3 million square feet of event space. “We’re excited to offer Atrium’s WomenRISE program to hasten the career paths of women in hospitality, a group that tends to be underrepresented
EV charging

IHG Forms Agreement With EnviroSpark for EV Chargers at Canadian and U.S. Hotels

Posted by LODGING Staff on  March 13, 2024
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ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced an agreement with EnviroSpark to make electric vehicle chargers (EVCs) available to all IHG-branded hotels across the United States and Canada. IHG hotels can now partner with EnviroSpark on EVCs depending on their individual needs and requirements. This agreement will further expand on IHG’s 1,100 hotels globally with EVCs, and meet the growing customer demand for EV charging on the road while supporting a shift to a low-carbon economy. The