⚡ Simplifying International Travel is Becoming Essential for the U.S. Hotel Industry

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💡 Simplifying International Travel is Becoming Essential for the U.S. Hotel Industry

⚡Experts at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference noted that while the U.S. hotel industry has reasons for optimism, it faces challenges in reaching its full potential, particularly due to higher outbound travel compared to inbound demand, emphasizing the need for a more coordinated approach to facilitate international travel to the U.S.

🏨 Las Vegas Hotels Confront Customer Lawsuit Over Price-Fixing

⚡The consumer class action lawsuit alleging major Las Vegas hotels colluded to inflate room prices is returning to court after plaintiffs appealed a judge's dismissal, arguing insufficient evidence of a rate-fixing agreement among Wynn Resorts, Caesars, Treasure Island, and others.

👍 Hotels Cater to Neurodivergent Guests: A New Era of Inclusive and Stress-Free Family Travel

⚡Recognizing the economic potential, hotel brands are increasingly focusing on inclusivity and accommodating the needs of neurodivergent guests, potentially attracting millions of currently untapped customers.

🤝 GroupSync and Spreedly Team Up to Simplify Hotel Payments

⚡GroupSync announced its partnership with Spreedly to enhance value delivery and revenue growth for hotel groups and event planners using its platform. This collaboration involves integrating Spreedly's open payments platform into the GroupSync platform, which facilitates online booking for group hotel rooms and meeting spaces.

🛎️ Kimpton's First Lisbon Hotel; AndBeyond Suyian Lodge Opens in Kenya

⚡Kimpton will make its Lisbon debut with the 141-room Kimpton Lisbon opening in early 2025, while AndBeyond Suyian Lodge is set to open on July 1, 2025, offering luxury accommodations in Kenya's Suyian Conservancy.

📈 HM on Location: 'Loyal' Hotel Experts Seek to Expand Again

⚡Passionate investors and operators remain committed to driving new developments in the hospitality industry, as highlighted by a panel at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, with a growing number of new investors joining the market, particularly in Europe.

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