As the travel industry continues to evolve, tour operators and destinations worldwide are adapting to meet the increasing demand for sustainable and ethical travel options.
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Friday, August 4, 2023 In connection with the official state visit between Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Mongolia Road and Transport Development Minister Byambatsogt Sandag signed the U.S.-Mongolia Open Skies Agreement. The Agreement will facilitate greater air connectivity between the United States and Mongolia and […]
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After launching the comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy last year, public organizations, private businesses, research institutions, and more have stepped up in response to USDOT’s call to action to reduce roadway deaths WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced 25 new commitments from organizations and businesses that are supporting the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy […]
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Willie's Kyle Soft Opening Raises Over $6K for First Responders and Nursing Staff
KYLE, Texas, August 3, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Willie's Grill & Icehouse officially opened its doors in Kyle, Texas, on Monday, July 17. In a big-hearted move that underscores the definitively Texas brand's commitment to its communities, Willie's Kyle turned days one and two of its soft opening into two local fundraisers: On July 14, proceeds went to the Kyle Fire Department and on July 15, cash raised went to Seton Foundations. Both organizations received checks for $3,300 each.
The highly anticipated Kyle outpost is the 20th in the state for the Texas-based, Texas-grown Willie's, as well as the eighth location to feature an expansive full bar—the largest of the franchise's bars. The addition underscores Willie's reign as the region's top family-friendly haven, where a renowned scratch Texas kitchen and casual icehouse vibes offer wholesome fun for parents and kids.
At the Willie's Kyle ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 20, members of the Kyle Chamber joined the celebration. Willie's community outreach assumes a variety of forms. In addition to ongoing philanthropic efforts, Willie's presence in Kyle has also created more than 100 quality, local jobs. A job at Willie's offers a bright future: Willie's actively promotes and hires from within, believing every position has the potential for long-term career growth.
"If our time here thus far is any indication, the future for Willie's Kyle is bright," said Greg Lippert, CEO of Willie's Restaurants. "We've loved getting to connect with the community and are thrilled to offer families a laid-back, delicious place to come and gather over delicious food and drink."
Located at 19200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Kyle, TX, 78640, Willie's Kyle is defined by the same mouthwatering menus, sprawling open-air patio spaces, and genuine friendliness that have endeared the brand to families for almost three decades. Retractable glass garage doors facilitate easy movement between outdoors and Willie's colorfully decorated interior, rooted in vintage-inspired nods to the Texas icehouse tradition. Outside games, 18 massive flat-screen TVs, and ample seating beckon, providing plenty of room for relaxing, watching a game, and reconnecting with family over classic dishes always made from scratch, served with inspired craft cocktails, local brews, and more.
Willie's Kyle is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to Midnight; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, August 3, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Swift's U.S. Tour Strikes a Chord: Hotel Prices Soar by 7.7% Year-on-Year in Anticipation of Concert Dates
DENVER, August 3, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, today released a comprehensive analysis highlighting the influence of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour on hotel demand and pricing, both domestically and internationally.
The Eras Tour, consisting of over 130 concerts, is already 2023's highest-grossing musical tour, and it's only halfway through. The tour's emphasis on multi-date, arena-filling stops in major cities during weekends is creating substantial shifts in the hospitality market, even in major cities with deep hotel inventory.
"Our recent analysis has spotlighted an unprecedented hospitality phenomenon: the Taylor Swift effect," said Dave Collier, Chief Revenue Officer at OTA Insight. "This tour's influence extends far beyond the music world, sending ripples throughout the hospitality industry."
In the U.S., Taylor Swift's tour dates coincide with a 7.7% year-over-year (YoY) uptick in hotel prices in the month leading up to her concerts. Even in larger markets, a two or three-night stay of Swift's can significantly influence average pricing for the entire month. The effect is particularly distinct in cities like Minneapolis, where hotel prices surged by 80% from May to June 2023, concurrent with her concert dates.
This trend isn't just a phenomenon in the United States. OTA Insight's report illustrates the extension of "Taylor Swift Effect'' to global markets, creating material boosts in hotel demand and pricing. For example, Mexico City, Mexico, has seen hotel OTA and metasearch volume shoot up 2.5 times the number of searches made at the start of 2023, following the Eras Tour announcement.
"The momentum continues to build as the tour dates approach," Collier adds. "For example, hotel prices in Los Angeles during the peak demand on August 5th are priced, on average, $70 higher than the same day the previous week, illustrating the exceptional demand this event generates."
OTA Insight predicts that this effect will be even more pronounced in 2024, as the tour continues across the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. Early data in Australia shows red-hot demand. In both Melbourne and Sydney, the majority of inventory is already booked in these cities, with On The Books (OTB) reservations sitting at 71% and 63% of hotel inventory at their respective peaks.
OTA Insight's comprehensive data analysis reveals the undeniable influence of the Taylor Swift phenomenon on the hospitality industry - a force driving significant demand. Swift's tour, proven to command the highest room rates for the year in its visited cities, will continue to have a ripple effect that reaches far beyond concert venues. To access the full report, click here.
The power of real-time insights and leading demand data can't be overstated. It enables hoteliers to formulate strategic pricing for these pivotal dates, capturing demand and maximizing revenue in a competitive market. Swift's tour isn't just a musical journey - it's a catalyst for economic opportunity across the hospitality sector.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released consumer complaint data about air travel for February 2023. The release of 2023 consumer complaint data has been delayed primarily because of the increase in consumer complaints received this calendar year compared to the prior two years. The Department is examining how best to review and process […]
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Monday, July 31, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $102.3 million in funding to 17 transit agencies, cities, and planning councils in eight states and territories to help recover from recent natural disasters. The funding, provided through FTA’s Public Transportation Emergency Relief (ER) Program, will help them […]
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the Project Delivery Center of Excellence to help recipients of federal infrastructure funds deliver projects more efficiently and effectively, from concept to completion. The Center will serve as a central resource for innovative practices and will bring project managers together to enable knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer […]
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