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Davidson Global Sales Newsletter | September 2022

IN THIS ISSUE

- News We Like

- Feature Article: Summer May Be Winding Down, but the Deals are Hot!

- GSO On The Road: GBTA & Connect Afterglow

- Davidson On the Road: Where to Find & Connect with Us

NEWS WE LIKE

Travel + Leisure's 2022 World's Best Awards

Congratulations to the following properties, which were recognized in Travel + Leisure's 2022 World’s Best Awards:

Hotel Bella Grace Ranked #11 in The 15 Best Hotels in Charleston
Grand Hotel, Ranked #6 in The 10 Best Resorts in the Midwest
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach, Ranked #81 in The 100 Best Hotels in the World; Ranked #8 in The 15 Best Resorts in the Continental U.S.; Ranked #1 in The 15 Best Resorts in Greater Miami Beach

Planner Pay Up 6% According to Recent Survey

Planner salaries have increased but the gender pay gap has gotten wider, according to the 2022 Northstar Meetings Group/Meetingjobs-Cadre Salary Survey. 

U.S Lodging Industry Outlook - Midyear 2022. As reported by Hotel Business Magazine.

Source: STR/Tourism Economics

How Far the U.S Lodging industry has advanced in it's recovery has been forecast across three key metrics.

The Global Business Travel Association recently released it’s most recent Business Travel Index and the data is very interesting. According to CWT pricing across the globe has increased by 18.5% in 2022, with a slightly milder increase of 8.2% expected into 2023. Worldwide costs along with labor shortages, and other regional developments slow GBTA’s forecasts for a full recovery to 2026.

FEATURE DESTINATIONS

Coastal Destinations from Florida to California

Summer may be winding down, but the deals are sizzling hot. Check out the latest and greatest from some of our top resort meeting destinations. Many still have group dates available.

Eden Roc & Nobu Miami Beach

Discover a Colorful Miami Beach Icon

415 Rooms - Eden Roc Miami Beach

206 Rooms - Nobu Miami Beach

Total Meeting Space: 70,000

Meeting Spaces: 27

Group Dates still available Q1/Q2 2023

An icon designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus in 1955, Eden Roc Miami Beach brings plenty of nostalgic glamour to the modern beachfront resort experience. The elite of Old Hollywood were charmed by our timeless style and upbeat ambiance, and for today’s curious, carefree, culturally attuned guest the same still holds true at this legendary resort.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Destination Paradise

369 Rooms

Total Meeting Space: 30,000

Meeting Spaces: 10

Group Dates still available Q1/Q2 2023

Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a destination resort and entertainment complex on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Hollywood Beach is a classic Florida beach town that's enchanted visitors since the 1920s. Often compared to quaint European and funky California beach towns, the character of this inviting area is all Florida. Evening strollers, morning joggers, bicyclists and roller-bladers share the brick paved, beachfront thoroughfare with those enjoying the many cafes and bars along the way.

Baker's Cay Resort, Key Largo

Inspired by Nature

200 Rooms

Meeting Space: 25,936

Meeting Spaces: 11

Escape to Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo where lazy beach days, romantic watercolor sunsets, and family-friendly nature-inspired pursuits await. Lifelong memories at The Cay.

The Don CeSar

The Brand-New Don Is a True Legend

277 Rooms

Meeting Space: 38,000

Meeting Spaces: 9

Dramatically perched atop wind-swept dunes with expansive water views in every direction, the fully renovated Don CeSar is the crown jewel of Florida's Gulf Coast. Since 1928, this monument to glamour and leisure has welcomed sun-seekers, luxury travelers and some of America's most famous - and notorious - figures. Become part of the storied history of the legendary Pink Palace®. Iconic. Romantic. Celebratory

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach

Luxury Pool with Ocean Views

215 Rooms

Meeting Space: 11,345

Meeting Spaces: 7

Cape Rey takes inspiration from the modern California Craftsman-style with a twist of California beach house living, offering all the comforts of home. Nestled along the sunny Pacific Coast in northern San Diego and named the #2 Best Resort in Carlsbad, our resort features many balcony rooms with ocean views, all just 150 steps to the beach.

Paradise Point

A San Diego Island Paradise

462 Rooms

Total Meeting Space: 80,000

Meeting Spaces: 32

Group Dates still available Q3/Q4 2022. Special concessions may be offered!

Tucked away on gentle Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego, Paradise Point Resort & Spa features comfortable bungalow-style guestrooms amidst lush, tropical gardens, tranquil lagoons, and one mile of sandy beach next door to SeaWorld. Scattered across our 44-acre island, you’ll find plenty of room to roam and relax at our Mission Bay, San Diego resort with five swimming pools, beach bonfire pits, a marina, five dining venues, an award-winning spa and endless recreation options.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Discover a Monterey Bay Hotel Icon, Transformed

560 Rooms

Total Meeting Space: 40,000

Meeting Spaces: 29

Nestled in the Monterey pines on 22 secluded acres, and minutes from the scenic wonders of the Central Coast, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course helps inspire wonder and discovery. Surrounded by rugged, natural beauty and fascinating history, guests discover unique experiences along the iconic Monterey Peninsula. Following a day of exploration, our Monterey hotel and spa offers an abundance of on-site experiences to keep everyone entertained. Discover your passions, the outdoors, and each other at Hyatt Regency Monterey — a place where you can escape to connect.

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs

A Desert Oasis with Island Soul

398 Rooms

Total Meeting Space: 40,000

Meeting Spaces: 13

Our first resort on the West Coast, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs combines the chic, mid-century Palm Springs aesthetic with Margaritaville’s casual-luxe island feel. Just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, the resort includes 398 rooms, island-inspired drinks and dining options, the soothing St. Somewhere Spa (Palm Springs' largest resort spa), family-oriented programming, and more than 40,000 square feet of combined wedding, meeting, and event space.

Hilton Culver City

An Elevated Stay Near LAX

375 Rooms

Total Meeting Space: 21,561

Meeting Spaces: 10

Off the 405, we're less than two miles from Silicon Beach and three miles north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Loyola Marymount University and Sony Studios are 10 minutes down the road. Within 15 to 20 minutes are SoFi Stadium, the Jurassic Museum of Technology, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy free WiFi and try a fitness guest room..

GSO ON THE ROAD

Connect Marketplace, Detroit

Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals - Chicago

DAVIDSON ON THE ROAD

IMEX Las Vegas

October 10-13, 2022

Las Vegas, NV

Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMM

Courtney Fields

ABOUT US

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company comprised of 80 existing hotels and resorts; more than 195 restaurants, bars and lounges; and more than 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson Hospitality Group is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

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