#70: Top 25 Hotels in the World, Ritz Carlton Super Yacht, Construction Pipeline, & Business Travel Demand

The Modern Hotelier - Interviews with Hoteliers and Experts in Travel, Hospitality, Events & Food & Beverage

Hospitality Hot Topics - May 2024

Join hosts Steve Carran and David Millili as they discuss the latest hospitality industry news and trends from May 2024.
This month's hot topics include:

• The top U.S. markets for new hotel construction pipelines, including surprising leaders Dallas and the Inland Empire region of California
• Rising prices for luxury travel and higher guest expectations in the post-COVID era
• The resurgence of business travel in 2024, with over 80% of business travelers planning the same or more trips
• A look at Hotel Magazine's Top 25 Hotels in the World for 2024, spanning classic luxury to modern boutique properties
• Ritz-Carlton's ambitious plans to launch a 790-foot superyacht with 224 suites, ushering in a new era of luxury cruise experiences

Steve and David provide insights analyzing these stories through their industry expertise. Get the inside scoop on where hotels are being built, what's driving travel demand, and how hospitality brands are innovating to meet shifting consumer desires.

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Links:
Q1 Construction Pipeline

Luxury Travel Prices

Business Travel Demand

Top 25 Hotels in The World

Ritz-Carlton Super Yacht

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