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Images from Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano beach Resort Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort has appointed Leslie Weill as General Manager to the newly renovated 219-guestroom resort. Weil’s role will be to oversee the multi-million dollar renovation of every part of the resort. The resort recently completed its first phase renovation in July. It features 100 newly renovated suites and guest rooms in its North Tower. The South Tower’s remaining 119 suites and guestrooms will be available in late 2025. Weil will also oversee the resort’s evolution, introducing a redesigned 3,000-square foot pool area as well as two new food concepts.…
As seen in Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report According to Lodging Econometrics, at the end the second quarter there were 6,280 projects and 737,036 hotel rooms in the pipeline. Both projects and rooms have grown by 3% over the past year (YOY), compared with Q2 totals in 2024. As of the end of the second quarter there were 1,120 projects, totaling 138 776 rooms, under construction. The total number of projects that are scheduled to begin construction within the next twelve months is 2,263, which includes 260,052 bedrooms. The pipeline’s under construction stage and the rooms scheduled…
Wool socks are my first choice for any occasion, whether I’m lounging or going on an adventure in cold weather, or hiking during warm temperatures. I use Smartwool or Ibex socks for all my trips and adventures. Wool is a superior material for all purposes. Wool socks are ideal because they have moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating properties. We tested 15 pairs wool-blends socks because they are travel-friendly. They were evaluated for their comfort, fit quality and breathability. These wool socks are perfect for sightseeing or sitting in a plane. They have a comfortable fit and a high quality feel. Credit: L.L.…
According to Hilton’s global director of sustainability Jean Garris Hand, electric vehicle charging stations are the most popular feature on Hilton.com. It means that travelers searching for EV Charging on Hilton’s booking platform will be more likely to book a room than those who are looking for other filters such as pools, free breakfast, or on-site dining. In an interview with Skift, Garris Hand stated that Hilton.com’s EV charging station was the most popular conversion amenity. This means that guests are more likely to book a hotel if they find an EV charger.
Driving to local drive-ins with friends to watch movies was one of my favourite childhood memories. I did this until high school. With my outdoor projector, I can enjoy the romantic outdoor movie theater experience wherever I am. It may not be practical, but I take my outdoor movie projector with me when camping to watch late-night movies. This can be a great way to relax with a group, but my husband and me also enjoy using it as a screen in our tent when we are camping together. Even though an outdoor projector is also useful indoors, it has…
You can also find out more about us on our website. Europe You can also find out more about the following: Southeast AsiaThe world’s volcanic activity has been on display this summer. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia sent ash soaring over Flores. JuneThis caused a brief grounding of flights and covered the hillsides with gray dust. TaiwanThe mud lava volcano of Wandan has resurfaced a few weeks later. Hot gas is emitted into the atmosphere and it bubbles up from farmland. Even SicilyMount Etna, the volcano that dominates Catania, made its presence known once more. Its familiar plume stretched…
Images by Global Hotel Alliance UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced an appointment to strengthen its leadership team, held by an accomplished female executive – Jelena Kezika becomes Vice President Strategy. Results-driven business strategist Jelena KaezikaThe award-winning GHA loyalty program, which has been evolving since 2013, has played a key role in the growth of GHA. GHA DISCOVERY. She conceptualised and implemented strategies to improve GHA’s commercial success and boost member engagement by driving member acquisition. Kezika spearheaded the sustainability efforts of the alliance and promoted a culture corporate responsibility. Kezika, in her new position…
Traveling internationally is now more convenient for Texas residents. It’s all thanks to American AirlinesThe pilot program is being conducted at American’s hub of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The pilot is being run at American’s hub airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Flights from London Heathrow Airport are included in the program. according to the airline. Travelers will also be able clear U.S. Customs directly at their arrival gate. David Seymour, the chief operating officer at American, called the program “game-changing” and said it was “one of the most forward-thinking enhancements we…
According to the American Hotel Industry Association, there were negative comparisons between years. CoStarThe latest data for the period ending 19 July. CoStar, a leading online provider of information and analytics on the real estate markets, is an industry leader in providing online real estate marketplaces. 13-19 July 2020 (percentage difference from the comparable week in 2024). Occupancy: 71.6% (-2.6%) Average daily Rate (ADR) : US$165.49 (0.7%). Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$118.54 (-3.3%) Top 25 Markets San FranciscoThe highest occupancy increase (+7.8% – 77.2%) was reported by the hotel. Houston In each of the key performance metrics, occupancy dropped…
This sponsored content has been created in collaboration with Skift partners. This edition’s “Industry Insights”, features an exclusive interview with Ronen Kadosh. Ronen is the Head of Travel and Ticketing at Wunderkind. Wunderkind is a performance marketing platform. Kadosh believes identity resolution is a game changer for travel marketing. It helps brands shift from broad targeting to personalized, real-time engagement. Kadosh discusses how Wunderkind’s performance driven approach can help brands drive loyalty and results along the entire journey. Here is our conversation. SkiftX – What are the most exciting opportunities for the industry today? Ronen Kadosh: The biggest opportunity is…