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Kasada Acquires 1602 Keys Sub-Saharan African Hotel Portfolio From AccorInvest
1/19/2021
Funds advised by Kasada Capital Management today announced the first transaction made through the debut fund, Kasada Hospitality Fund LP (“Kasada”), acquiring a portfolio of Sub-Saharan African Hotels from AccorInvest
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youtip Enters Hospitality As A Contactless, Cashless And 'Appless' Digital Tipping Solution For Frontline Workers
1/13/2021
Hotels are struggling to keep their doors open today, and many are unable to rehire full staff. Frontline employees fortunate enough to be working amidst the ongoing pandemic are wearing more hats and putting themselves at risk each day to deliver the highest levels of guest service in hopes of assuring travelers that their hotels are safe
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Choice Hotels And Penn National Gaming Team Up To Offer More Fun And Entertainment Through The Ascend Hotel Collection
1/13/2021
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has entered into a strategic agreement with Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN), the nation's largest regional and most broadly diversified gaming company with 41 properties across 19 states
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Salesforce Introduces Loyalty Management To Help Drive More Meaningful Customer Loyalty Experiences
1/12/2021
Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, today announced Loyalty Management, a new product for companies across industries, including retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, travel and hospitality, to increase customer trust and engagement
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INTELITY Named Hotel Guest Apps And Guest Room Tablets Finalist At 2021 HotelTechAwards
1/12/2021
INTELITY, the provider of hospitality’s most comprehensive guest experience and staff management platform, today announced it has been named a top finalist for two 2021 HotelTechAwards in the Guest Experience Technology category
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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds The Ven At Embassy Row DC To Latitudes Collection
1/11/2021
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has added The Ven at Embassy Row to the company’s “Latitudes” collection of lifestyle hotels & resorts. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada
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ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Implements Latest In Door Lock Security And Contactless Digital Key Convenience At Hilton Surfer’s Paradise Hotel & Residences
1/6/2021
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions as a leading innovator of security and guest experience-enhancing technology for hotels, has successfully upgraded the room access abilities of Hilton Surfer’s Paradise Hotel & Residences with VingCard Signature RFID door locks equipped with Mobile Access
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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation To Acquire RLH Corporation, Creating One Of The World's Largest Hotel Companies With Diversified Brands Across Multiple Market Segments
12/30/2020
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RLH Corporation (NYSE: RLH). RLH is the 10th-largest U.S.-based hotel franchise company with more than 900 hotels
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Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa And Serenity At Coconut Bay Now Offer A ‘Return Home Test’ To Ease Post-Vacation Quarantine
12/11/2020
Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa and sister resort Serenity at Coconut Bay will now include a free Abbott Rapid Antigen COVID-19 “Return Home Test” prior to departure for stays of 5-nights or longer allowing guests to ease their return home quarantine time where permitted. Shorter-stay guests will also have the option of purchasing the test for US$75.00 per person
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The GREEN DRAIN™ On Preventing Infections In Food And Hospitality Businesses
12/10/2020
Businesses in the food and hospitality industries have been forced to overcome multiple obstacles in 2020, with social distancing protocols, indoor dining restrictions, and personal protective equipment requirements all resulting in major operational adjustments over the past nine months