Lodging Daily News

PARIS and MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS and Accor announced that Accor has chosen IDeaS as its global revenue management software (RMS) provider. Partnering on a suite of IDeaS revenue management solutions, Accor continues to update its commercial strategy for hotels, property owners, and managers. Accor has over 5,600 hotels in 110 countries and will leverage IDeaS for its revenue management strategy by using technology to create a competitive advantage and deliver value while considering its global portfolio footprint.

The Q4 2023 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) revealed that the global hotel construction pipeline hit all-time high project counts in Q4. At the close of 2023, LE analysts stated that the total global construction pipeline stands at 15,196 projects/2,367,727 rooms, a 7 percent increase in projects, and a 3 percent increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY). There were 6,160 projects/1,096,748 rooms currently under construction worldwide in Q4 2023, for a

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced that their formal partnership to operate the Green Key Global sustainability certification program in the United States and Canada will take effect April 1, 2024. HAC created Green Key Global in 1994 to certify hotels’ environmental sustainability policies and processes, and its certification criteria are aligned with all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative, which provides

Hotel Equities announced two promotions in finance and accounting. Hyangsoon Ha has been promoted to expand her role as vice president of finance and accounting, and Suzanne Heller has been promoted to vice president of accounting. WaterWalk announced the appointment of Rebecca Billups to national director of sales—STAY. Billups brings experience in corporate sales, general management, and training to the company. Billups will be responsible for soliciting qualified national accounts. Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, appointed

HILTON HEAD, South Carolina—The Beach House Hilton Head Island will complete a transformation of its Tiki Hut, resort pool, and new open-air pavilion. The property will also start the 2024 summer season with new programming. “We are so excited to share the latest and greatest version of Beach House to our loyal guests and new visitors,” said General Manager Jay Wiendl. “Expect the same great beach vibes that so many have come to know and