Tulum - Mexico | Leading Destination for Golf Travellers

 

Tulum, town of the Caribbean coastline of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, the site of a pre - Columbian walled city built around 700 CE, making it among the oldest known in this part of the country which served as major port of Coba, land of the Mayans, one of the most advanced civilizations of their times, a destination well known for its beaches bathed by turquoise waters and the Parque Nacional Tulum, a coastal area with cenotes and mangroves continues to position itself as a key destination for golf tourism thanks to the recent media buzz at Tulum International Airport well known as "Aeropuerto de la selva" the jungle Airport.

This strategy coincides with the celebration of National Golf Lovers Day by recognizing one of the world's most popular sports, an event held every year in October.

On 18th October, the airport was the scene of a series of recreational activities designed specifically to capture the attention of golf enthusiasts and consequently generate new followers and fans of the sport among travelers of all ages.

These interactive dynamics were organized by the team of professionals of the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club located in the Tulum country Club along Carretera Chetumal Benito Juarez km 250 , a world class golf course with a superb level of service, an impressive work of architecture where the Robert Trenti Jones II team has managed to create a spectacular synergy between the Mayan jungle, natural lakes, centors and its two golf courses, one with 18 holes par 72 and another with 9 holes par 3 nominated as one of the best golf courses in Mexico by the World Travel Awards, WTA.

PGA Riviera Maya Deputy Director of Golf Sergio González commented that having a world-class airport in Tulum allows it to offer an incomparable golfing experience for visitors.

This privileged access attracts not only players from the United States of America and Mexico but also from all over Latin America and soon from Europe, consolidating Tulum as a leading destination in sports tourism.

The combination of an international airport, the PGA Riviera Maya Golf Club and the Visit Tulum brand promotion strategy supported by the City of Tulum has been instrumental in boosting the golf tourism product.

This synergy not only encourages the influx of travellers, but also strengthens Tulum's visibility as a destination in international trade fairs and promotional campaigns on digital platforms.

With these initiatives, Tulum continues to bet on the development of new tourist experiences that not only include golf but also promote family vacations making the destination a versatile and attractive place for everyone.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/internacional/103171_tulum_destino_lider_para_el_viajero_de_golf

Hilton | Business Travel and Groups Continue to Rise

 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings,  American multinational hospitality company based in Tysons - Virginia - U.S.,founded in 1919 that operates, manages and franchises a large portfolio of hotels, resorts and timeshare properties, one of the largest hotel chains in the world present with its 22 brands worldwide reported slower-than-expected growth in RevPAR, revenue per available room in the third quarter of the current year even though strong group bookings and the recovery in business travel helped to offset the moderation in demand for leisure.

Hilton's Q3 RevPar rose 1.4% year-over-year but was below the company's guidance and Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta attributed the situation to a slower launch pad in September after Labor Day due to weather impacts, calendar changes and ongoing labor disputes in the United States of America.

The hospitality union Unite Here, movement of people committed to changing lives in the hospitality industry by making sure jobs are safe, respected and provide enough to live on has organized rotating strikes in several US cities that have affected with an impact on the hotels of the portfolios of the Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott International and starting from October 20th 2024,  strikes remained in place at Hilton properties in Boston, Honolulu and San Francisco.

Despite these work challenges, Hilton has seen some pretty encouraging trends, especially in business travel, with RevPar in this growing segment, with a 2% increase among large corporate customers and small and medium-sized businesses.

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta commented that we will continue to see an increase in transit and that in 2025 we will probably surpass the previous peaks of 2019 in terms of the level of demand.

As for the group's RevPAR, it showed even stronger performance, seeing an increase of 5%, driven in particular by corporate and social meetings and events, with the CEO of Hilton pointing out that corporate meetings and conventions continue to grow as a percentage of the mix, leading to longer booking windows.

Leisure travel continues to show signs of normalization, with leisure RevPAR down modestly from the peaks seen in the post-pandemic period during the quarter, although Hilton's CEO emphasized that leisure is still surpassing historical levels.

The regional performance was mixed with the RevPAR of the United States of America which had an increase of 1% supported by the group's activities while the region of the Americas outside the geographical area of the United States recorded a growth of 4% mainly driven by the remarkable performance of urban markets, particularly in Mexico.

As far as Europe is concerned, it has recorded a solid growth in RevPAR of 7%, benefiting from major events such as the Olympic Games held in Paris, France, and the European Football Championships held in Germany.

In Africa and the Middle East, RevPAR increased by 3% while in the Asia-Pacific region it decreased by 3%.

In China, RevPAR fell 9% in the quarter, and Hilton CFO Kevin Jakobs pointed to the negative impact of challenging domestic travel comparisons year-over-year, typhoon-related disruptions and limited inbound international travel.

Hilton's Q3 occupancy was 75.3% for the quarter with an increase of 0.3% while ADR, average daily rate increased by 1% to $161.8%.

Hilton's net income was $344 million, down from $379 million in the same period in 2023, while the hotel group's revenue for the third quarter of 2024 is $2.87 billion, up from $2.67 billion in the same period last year, an increase of 7.3%.

Link - https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hilton-earnings-Q3-2024

NUMA Group | Strategic Expansion with Top Apartments in Iconic Italian Cities of Art

 NUMA Group, leading digital hospitality company based in Berlin – Germany offering a wide variety of studios and apartments projected and developed for modern travellers in many of the most important European cities, increases its expansion in Italy by expanding its already substantial portfolio with four new top properties, this time in iconic Italian cities of art, locations adored by a multitude of tourists,  such as the "eternal city" Rome, the "capital of the Renaissance" Florence and the "Serenissima" Venice.

The accommodation in Rome, which will be inaugurated in the second quarter of 2025 will provide 72 units with a total capacity of 291 beds, is located in Via Luigi Turchi at number 9 between the lively Via Ippolito Nievo and the bustling Viale di Trastevere, in the colourful, bohemian, funky and suggestive Trastevere district, well known for its typical trattorie,  intersecations of cobbled streets, picturesque alleys, characterized for its working class roots but also for its superb, historic monuments.

In Florence, the jewel of NUMA Group scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 is Palazzo Haggis, a historic building initially dated around the mid-fifteenth century located just 50 meters from the Teatro della Pergola about 600 meters from the iconic and monumental Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Renaissance Florence and less than a kilometer from the Duomo the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore well known for its iconic dome, a masterpiece of one of the geniuses of the Renaissance, Filippo Brunelleschi.

The second accommodation in Florence is located San Niccolò, a suggestive Florentine neighbourhood near the Arno River with easy access to Ponte Vecchio and the historic center, an area highlighted by its charming wine bars, lad - back restaurants, picturesque cobbled streets with medieval charm highly inspiring boasting a calm atmosphere, ideal place for a stay in the capital of Tuscany.

In Venice, the gem of NUMA Group is Palazzo Orseolo, nestled in the heart of the neighbourhood of Sestriere San Marco, where the environment is pure poetry in a Venice to be experienced at 360 degrees in all its captivating beauty, only steps from the Doge's Palace and St.Mark's Square with its amazing and imposing Basilica,the accommodation will be developed in a historic building currently under renovation that has 13 units with a capacity of 34 beds.

NUMA Group's General Manager for the Italian Market Umberto Ottaviani said that this latest expansion to Rome, Florence and Venice highlights the group's commitment to redefining hospitality in Italy's most fascinating cities.

Each property in its essence reflects NUMA Group's vision of blending the most distinctive, historical charm with modern digital comfort and conveniences,offering travellers a perfect and unforgettable stay generating a memorable experience.

As NUMA Group continues to grow, the primary objective is to focus on providing a new generation of bespoke apartments that they have to be created and fully adapted to the needs of the modern traveller.

These announced expansion operations will not be the only openings planned on the Peninsula, however, we look to the future by actively looking for new options and optimal opportunities in key markets such as Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples and Turin to further expand NUMA Group's presence in Italy.

link -  https://www.ttgitalia.com/hotel/numa-investe-sulle-citta-d-arte-italiane-quattro-nuove-aperture-a-roma-firenze-e-venezia-BC21450980

Auberge Resorts Collection | Future Managing of a Luxury Hotel in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston

 

Auberge Resorts also known and marketed as Auberge Resorts Collecton, American multinational group headquartered in Mill Valley - California - U.S. founded in 1981 in Napa Valley as Auberge du Soleil and part of Friedkin Group with its portfolio of resorts, residences, private clubs and award – winning hotels offering unparalleled experiences in some of the stunning destinations across the world has been chosen to manage The Birdsall, a luxury hotel with residences scheduled to open in 2027.

The Birdsall is located in Houston, the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States of America in the community of River Oaks within 610 Loop and between Downtown and Uptown, a leafy, stylish residential area well known for its palatial homes, cared gardens, eclectic global restaurants, upscale stores and the famed River Oaks Shopping.

The Birdsall will be part of The Ro, a 17-acre mixed-use village within the River Oaks and its name is a tribute to the famous architect from Harrisburg, Birdsall Parmenas Briscoe, who was very active in Houston in the 1920s and 1930s with various projects and developments at Courtlandt Place and Broadcres Historic District with several of his works listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic places for their architecture.

The accommodation will be developed on 34 floors providing 105 rooms, 44 residences and a private members' club located on the first floor which will have a bar, cafeteria, library and garden.

Guests will have access to a signature restaurant, a spa with 11 treatment rooms, a space for events, meetings and various outdoor services, a 70-foot swimming pool, gardens, lawns and opportunities for alfresco dining.

The Birdsall will be the first Auberge Resorts Collection hotel in Houston, which is home to Auberge's parent company, the famed Friedkin Group, a privately held consortium of businesses and investments in the automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports and adventure industries.

Link - https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Auberge-managing-The-Birdsall