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Stephanie Ricca
Verified
Editorial Director, Hotel News Now
Clevel, Washington
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Economy., Natural disasters Culture, Conflicts Protests, Breaking newsPolitics
Content
By Stephanie Ricca Verified| CoStar@ From the luxury Regent brand's U.S. revival to the acquisition of an "urban-micro" hotel brand, IHG Hotels & Resorts is on a global growth streak. "I think we might get the award for launching the most brands right before or during a pandemic," IHG's Chief Development Officer for the Americas Julienne Smith told Hotel News Now in a video interview recorded during the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.
By Stephanie Ricca Verified| CoStar@ John Schultzel loves the branding exercise. That's the process hoteliers go through to define a new hotel's story, its distinction, what makes it unique. It's particularly compelling for independent boutique hotels that don't fly a major brand flag, because the hotel's story becomes its unique selling proposition — a big part of why a guest chooses that hotel over another.
By Stephanie Ricca Verified| CoStar@ We're keeping a close eye on Canada these days from the HNN newsroom. No, that's not just because we live pretty close to the border, but our affinity with Canada is in part because of that. It's a fact of geography: Up north here, we are used to a fluid border and easy travel. We've all taken the obligatory photo at Niagara Falls on the Rainbow Bridge with one foot in the U.S. and one in Canada.
Company Info
Hotel News Now
Hotel News Now is an online news resource dedicated to the global hotel industry. Launched in 2008 by STR, Inc., it became part of the CoStar News platform in January 2021. The company provides in-depth news coverage, analysis, and insights on industry trends and events, catering to decision-makers in the hospitality sector. The service includes a daily newsletter that keeps subscribers informed about the latest developments in the hotel industry. Hotel News Now also integrates content from various specialty newsletters into its daily coverage, enhancing the information available to its audience. Headquartered in Lakewood, Ohio, Hotel News Now operates under the CoStar Group, benefiting from access to extensive commercial real estate data and insights.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Founded: 2011