Lodging Daily News

ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts introduced IHG LIFT, an owner growth program focused on creating more hotel development support for historically underrepresented groups within the hospitality industry and diversifying IHG’s hotel owner community. The company’s new program will help with common barriers to hotel ownership among these groups and garner success for diverse owner-entrepreneurs. IHG will commit more than $30 million over the next five years to support the program, which includes support, access to capital,

Technology continues to transform the human experience, and the hospitality industry is no exception. In recent years, hospitality technology has evolved rapidly, and it has forever changed the way guests experience their hotel stays. One area where technology has made a significant impact is the hotel check-in process. Hospitality technology is making the overall hotel experience more efficient, safer, and enjoyable than ever before. From booking online to using apps for securing amenities before or

WaterWalk announced the appointment of Jim Anhut as interim president and chief development officer to support the strategic expansion of its next-generation product. He was introduced to WaterWalk’s Board of Directors in January. Charlestowne Hotels promoted Maxwell Spangler to vice president of technology. During his 10-year tenure with Charlestowne, Spangler has overseen the growth of the company’s tech stack and the development of new software and systems. Nikola Jasprica has been promoted to vice president

SEATTLE—Hotel 1000 Seattle, LXR Hotels & Resorts announced Rosebay and The Nineteenth as part of a multi-million dollar renovation project. The transformation also includes enhancements to the spa and a renovated lobby with NFT displays including rotating artwork by Niio. Part of Hilton’s luxury LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Hotel 1000 Seattle offers a resort experience for travelers, located near the newly rebuilt Waterfront District and within walking distance of Pike Place Market. The property

While inflation is still casting a long shadow over the market, the bright side for buyers is that supply chains are more reliable than they were 12 months ago. As a result, the lead times for many orders are shrinking back to what they were pre-COVID. Evidence of this trend comes from Atrium Hospitality. “We’re finding that the disruption to the hotel industry supply chain has noticeably improved in 2023 compared to last year,” said