PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced that its Board of Directors received a letter from Choice Hotels International, Inc. on November 14, 2023. Wyndham’s Board of Directors, together with its financial and legal advisors, closely reviewed Choice’s letter and determined that it represents a step backward and that the terms Choice outlined are not in the best interests of Wyndham or its shareholders. Wyndham responded to Choice in a letter dated November 21, 2023,
For the second year in a row, sustainability will be a defining factor in hospitality in 2024. Hotels that prioritize sustainable initiatives will bring in more business, both from groups and leisure travelers. Even business travel managers are looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their corporate travel programs, and that can include choosing more eco-friendly accommodations. Going green doesn’t have to include major renovations or changes to a hotel’s basic structure—small changes
Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront Opens
Category: Development, Finance & Development, Openings
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. expanded its Cambria Hotels brand throughout the Southwest with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront. The four-story, 130-room property is the ninth Cambria Hotel to open in the Lone Star State, joining Austin Downtown, Austin Uptown, Austin Airport, Houston Downtown, McAllen, Plano, Richardson, and Southlake. “With a rich history anchored by academia and agriculture, Texas is quickly becoming a hub for vacationers and business travelers alike,”
Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain to Introduce New Restaurant
Category: Food and Beverage, Hotel Restaurants and Bars
BURLINGTON, Vermont—Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain, soon to be Hotel Champlain, Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced a culinary partnership with Heirloom Hospitality, helmed by Chef Eric Warnstedt. Together, the hospitality partners will introduce the seafood-focused spot, Original Skiff Fish + Oyster. Construction of the restaurant will begin in November with an opening date slated for spring 2024. Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain is operated by Aimbridge Hospitality. Heirloom Hospitality tapped Ethan Wood of Wood Mountain Fish
The Data-Driven CVB: Modern Destination Marketing
Category: Marketing, Meetings & Events, Operations
In today’s rapidly evolving business travel landscape, convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) remain allies to the hospitality industry in their respective cities. While leisure travelers have their merits, the ability to secure group events that guarantee a steady stream of income for local businesses is an asset. IMEX America 2023 was a positive indication that our industry is now looking beyond recovery with a focus on sustainable growth. With record attendance, it
