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PPDS Launches Philips Professional Soundbar, Joins Audio Market

Posted by LODGING Staff on  September 22, 2023
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Category: Technology
AMSTERDAM—PPDS announced the launch of the two-in-one Philips Professional Soundbar HAL5023 with built-in subwoofer, designed for Philips MediaSuite TVs. Continuing PPDS’ all-encompassing strategy, the Philips Professional Soundbar combined with Philips MediaSuite delivers an audiovisual experience in hotel guestrooms.Designed and built in collaboration with TP Vision’s Philips sound team, the trapezoid-design has a 2.1 channel setup and a built-in subwoofer. Back-end controls through Philips MediaSuite TVs also allow for configurations to be put in place, including
Buffalo
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced it has been selected by Douglas Development to manage three upscale independent boutique properties in Buffalo, New York. The properties include The Richardson Hotel, The Roycraft Inn, and The Mansion on Delaware. “These historic assets have been meticulously redeveloped and maintained by a premier ownership group,” said Ben Perelmuter, president of TPG Hotels & Resorts. “We feel privileged to be entrusted with the management of these extraordinary properties by
BWH Hotels franchisees made a strong showing at the company’s annual convention, which took place this week in Honolulu at the Hawaii Convention Center and Hilton Hawaiian Village. The attendance figure of approximately 2,000 is comparable to previous conventions in Hawaii, which BWH Hotels visits every seven years. Yesterday’s spirited general session was tempered by a recognition of the tragedies caused by the August wildfires on Maui, which destroyed the historic Best Western Pioneer Inn

CoStar: August 2023 U.S. Hotel Performance Improved Year Over Year

Posted by LODGING Staff on  September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON—Following seasonal patterns, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous month but improved comparisons year over year, according to August 2023 hotel performance data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel Performance August 2023 Percentage change from August 2022: Occupancy: 66.0 percent (down 0.3 percent)ADR: $153.60 (up 1.8 percent)RevPAR: $101.35 (up 1.5 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Oahu Island experienced the highest occupancy level (84.4 percent), which was up 3.4 percent year over
Comings & goings
BWH Hotels has appointed Rod Munro to the role of managing director of operations for Australia and New Zealand. Munro will focus on expanding the brand’s presence in the region and fostering growth for the company. CBRE announced James Millon has been named president of U.S. debt and structured finance. Millon will steer CBRE’s U.S. DSF business and will be responsible for expanding the firm’s DSF capabilities nationwide. Rick Corcoran has been named general manager