Comfort Opens First Hotel With Rise & Shine Prototype
Category: Development, Finance & Development, Openings
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. released a new Comfort hotels look with the opening of the first, new construction Rise & Shine prototype in Mountain Grove, Missouri. “Comfort hotels is thrilled to introduce the Rise & Shine prototype with the opening of the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mountain Grove,” said Cathy Hartman, vice president, brand strategy, Choice Hotels. “It’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to enhancing guest experiences and ensuring that families and
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France—According to Accor, hotel demand remained strong throughout Q3 2023, with RevPAR up 15 percent compared with the prior year despite a high comparable basis (RevPAR in Q3 2022 was up 14 percent compared with Q3 2019). The underlying dynamics observed in previous quarters remained constant, with the average price still high and a marked improvement in the occupancy rate, which slightly lags the level of 2019. All regions and segments contributed through solid
Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Continues to Lead the U.S. Construction Pipeline
Category: Development, Featured, Finance & Development
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—As seen in the third quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by projects in Q3 2023 were led by Dallas with an all-time high of 189 projects/21,840 rooms; followed by Atlanta with 140 projects/17,775 rooms; Nashville with 122 projects/16,046 rooms; Phoenix with 119 projects/16,455 rooms, and the Inland Empire, with 117 projects/11,784 rooms. At the Q3 close, New
Remington Hospitality Names Rick Badgley as Chief Human Resources Officer
Category: Comings & Goings, People
DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality welcomed Rick Badgley as chief human resources officer. Badgley, who brings over 20 years of industry experience, will support all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and retention; learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Badgley started in hospitality as a dishwasher at his parent’s restaurant when he was 13. As chief human resources officer, Badgley will oversee efforts to attract, retain, and develop a guest-centric team to continue company
ITHACA, New York—The Cornell Hotel Society Hall of Fame Nomination/Selection Committee announced the 2023 honorees to enter the Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame. The honorees will be celebrated during Hotelie Super Sunday on November 12, 2023, at The Pierre in New York City. The Hall of Fame inductees for 2023 are: James W. McLamore ’47 John Harney ’56 Harris Rosen ’61 Burton “Skip” Sack ’61 Annabella Santos Wisniewski ’65 Steve Rushmore ’67 James J. Eyster
