📉 U.S. Hotel Construction Continues to Decline in June 2025

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🍀 Cork Tourism Targets Florida Travel Advisors at GTM Event

Four Cork-based tourism businesses, including The Montenotte Hotel, participated in Tourism Ireland’s booth at the Global Travel Marketplace (GTM) held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The event offered one-on-one meetings and networking with top-producing North American travel advisors. Tourism Ireland’s North America head, Alison Metcalfe, emphasized the platform’s value in promoting Ireland and securing new visitor flows through 2025. The firms aimed to keep Ireland top-of-mind for U.S. travel professionals recommending European destinations. Read more.

🍔 Wyndham Partners with Grubhub to Enhance Guest Experience

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Grubhub to offer six months of Grubhub+ membership—with zero delivery fees—to guests and staff at nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels across its 20-brand portfolio. The move enhances convenience, access to local dining, and overall guest satisfaction. Guests still pay applicable service fees and taxes. Read more.

🐶 Best U.S. Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains

The Pioneer Woman highlights top dog-friendly hotel chains in the U.S., naming Kimpton, Choice, Best Western, Marriott Bonvoy, Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, Hampton by Hilton, and La Quinta by Wyndham. Each chain offers varying policies, with pet fees typically ranging from $10 to $75 and allowances for small to mid-size dogs. Travelers are advised to check individual hotel policies for details. Read more.

💸 Inflation Impacts Daily Life and Hospitality Costs

U.S. inflation has driven up everyday expenses—hotel rates rose roughly 24% over the past decade, with weekends costing $500 in places like Nashville. Overall prices are 26% above pre-pandemic levels, affecting groceries, dining, car rentals, and airfare. Even services once standard in hotel pricing now come with added fees.. Read more.

👥 CarverGIGS.com Launches for On-Demand Hospitality Staffing

Hospitality staffing firm CARVER is launching CarverGIGS.com in Q3 2025, a platform for real-time, on-demand staffing in select markets. The service connects vetted hospitality professionals to shift needs instantly. CARVER has been recognized as a top Georgia startup and has twice appeared on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list. Read more.

📉 U.S. Hotel Construction Continues to Decline in June 2025

The number of U.S. hotel rooms under construction fell for the sixth straight month in June 2025, according to CoStar. The in-construction total dropped to 138,922 rooms, an 11.9% decrease compared to June 2024. Final planning figures stayed nearly flat at 266,276 rooms, while the planning phase rose 4.8% to 349,802 rooms. The data highlights a cautious approach to new hotel development across the country. Read more.

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