The Award-Winning Hospitality Management Group Continues its Commitment to Employee Growth in Third Year of Initiative that Embraces Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Belongingness

Int. 991 will damage hotel and tourism industry, force thousands to lose their jobs and harm New York’s economy

Jeff Thomas is VP of Marketing at My Place Hotels. We chatted about the unique marketing strategies required for extended-stay hotels. Recorded during the My Place […]

ABERDEEN, SD — September 11, 2024 — Following thorough discussions with stakeholders, My Place Hotels of America has taken the next step in its journey to further enhance […]

Irene Roberts, VP of Loyalty at My Place Hotels of America, and I are kicking off the My Place 2024 Conference in Tucson. We discuss the […]

WorldVue, a trusted provider of video, advanced connectivity and professional services to guest-centric properties worldwide, announced that they will be the designated in-room entertainment provider for […]

As the leaves begin to turn and the excitement of a fresh school year sets in, Hilton ushers in a new season as Graduate Hotels officially joins Hilton’s […]

PHOENIX, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — West77 Partners, a prominent real estate investment and development firm based in Bellevue, Washington, and Salt Lake City, Utah, is proud to announce the […]

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is proud to reveal ‘The Butler Did It,’ the newest campaign from the luxury hospitality brand. The project, which brings together exceptional creative […]

Lost and Found: A pet lizard, $8.5 million watch and car tire are some of the oddest items left in hotel rooms around the world Room Service: An […]

Mike Stengel is back and he brings the new GM for the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center to talk about all the amazing things happening […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, continues to invest in new hotels and strengthen the brand and its […]

Grab your favorite drink and join the barely tolerable duo of Glenn Haussman and Craig Sullivan for the 150th episode of Friday Night Audit! This podcast, […]

Meredith Marin, Founder & CEO of Vegan Hospitality, shares the secrets to boosting business by attracting vegan travelers. What ways can hotels connect with these guest […]

Book today and earn double Wyndham Rewards points plus a $25 nightly in-stay credit

FLORENCE, SC — September 5, 2024 — Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, has added Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, to its management […]

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Increasingly Aligned with the Interests of U.S. Travelers

~Nostalgia, An Evolving Family Dynamic, and A Family-First Mindset Are Shaping Vacation Sentiment Across Generations~

McLean, VA (Sept. 4, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and Curacity have jointly released a comprehensive white paper on the importance of upper-funnel marketing in the […]

Peachtree Group, a vertically integrated investment management firm, has launched a restaurant management division. Under the leadership of Daniel Puglisi, SVP of corporate operations for hospitality […]

Glenn chatted with Doug Browne, President of the iconic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, during the Southern Lodging Summit. As the Peabody Hotel approaches its 100th anniversary […]

It’s RFP (Request for Proposal) season! Cesar Wurm, VP of Commercial and Premium Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts joins us to explore crucial topics you […]

ATLANTA (Sept. 3, 2024) – Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) today announced the promotion of Steve Mackenzie to executive vice president of hotel operations in the firm’s hospitality management […]

We’re getting ready for an end of summer blast here on FNA and we’re joined by Alex Coury, CEO and Founder at Coury Consulting, who’s better […]

Sept. 1 event honors and thanks hotel employees

The ultimate guide to extended stay with Glenn McFarland, VP at Choice Hotels’ Extended Stay brand, and co-host Matt McElhare, VP and Segment Lead at Choice […]

ABERDEEN, SD — August 29, 2024 — My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Randolph, VT in Randolph Center, VT. It is the first My Place property to […]

The Proposal to Build Hudson Yards West on top of the Undeveloped Western Rail Yards is an Unprecedented $12B Total Project Investment in NYC that will Create 35,000 […]

OUTER BANKS, N.C., August 28, 2024—Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater today announced the formation of Net Growth Marketing, LLC, a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing […]

It’s back to school week here for me as I’ve got two kids off to college. So I spoke with Rachael Hood, Senior Editor of Travel […]

Conversion Agreement Signed with Choice’s Suburban Studios Extended Stay Brand

In 2023, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the $188 million renovation of its Convention Center and last week, unveiled the transformation of the first completed […]

(Lebanon, N.H. – Aug. 26, 2024) Halfway through 2024, more than half of employees (55%) who travel for work expect their business travel to remain consistent with […]

Brian Hughes Named EVP of Business Development and Damien Abrams Promoted to VP of Lifestyle Brands

Wayne Tabor may be a hotelier, but we love he’s also on a competition BBQ team in his home town of Memphis. Grab a drink and […]

Shane Green, Founder and President of SGEi, talks about how to inspire people and companies to move beyond the mundane and out of status quo to […]

I caught up with Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple Hotels Inc. during the Southern Lodging Summit, where she shared insights on optimizing hospitality operations through implementing […]

Matthew Hughes of M3 uncovers how their innovative accounting solutions are transforming hotel operations by solving complex integration challenges. Matt shares his experience of helping hoteliers […]

“We congratulate Christopher Trick on his new role as Chief Marketing & Performance Officer, a key position that marks an exciting new chapter for Sonesta,” said […]

Up-and-coming market consistently leads in meeting event growth in 2024, while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts” or the “Company”) today appointed Keith Barr, former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), […]

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Dallas Plano/Frisco – the second-ever to open in the U.S. – is celebrating its Grand Opening today. The hotel is […]

Enhanced Program Promotes Unique Advantage for Sonesta Franchising

George Fleck Appointed to Lead Next Chapter of Brand Expansion for the Iconic Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Brand

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of pioneering lifestyle company Standard International, parent company of The Standard […]

Discover the secrets behind the success of LivAway Suites, an innovative upscale economy extended stay hotel. In this episode, COO Kevin Dailey and I explore the […]

AAA booking data shows Alaska cruises, European cities, and tourist attractions are most popular

ATLANTA, GA, August 14, 2024 – To further showcase diverse voices at hospitality industry conferences worldwide, the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance has introduced an interactive Speaker Directory […]

Hospitality industry business segment growth normalizes over 2023, according to the Knowland and Amadeus 2Q2024 Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index

Hyatt Exceeds $2 Billion Sell-Down Commitment