Glamping? Independent hotel booms? The next generation ditching mobile phones?! 🤯 Brad LeBlanc, Chief Development Officer of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, joins Glenn live-ish (that […]

🏝️ Ever wonder what makes a luxury resort unforgettable? In this episode, we sit down with Nikheel Advani, co-founder and COO of Grace Bay Resorts, to […]

Canary’s AI Voice platform introduces a suite of intelligent voice assistants, including: AI Front Desk, AI Concierge, AI Central Reservations alongside Canary’s AI Booking Agent to elevate the entire guest experience.

Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Brand Continues to Expand with Latest Opening in North Carolina

BRUSSELS, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio, thereby achieving significant milestones […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LivAway Suites® and West77 Partners™ recently announced the groundbreaking of their newest extended-stay hotel in Glendale, Arizona. The Glendale location marks the second groundbreaking […]

Dallas-Based Operator Brings Vision and Expertise to New Orleans Portfolio, Including Two New Openings

ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2025—Officials of Access Point Financial (APF), a direct capital provider focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, today announced the company has named Michelle […]

ABERDEEN, SD — February 4, 2025 — My Place Hotels of America has announced the opening of My Place Hotel- Las Vegas South/Henderson, NV in Henderson, NV. The hotel is owned by St. Rose H9 LLC and is managed by National Hospitality Management (NHM). It was developed by Legacy Builders and […]

📢 The way we consume entertainment is changing, and hotels are caught in the middle of this massive shift. Will traditional TV survive? Is streaming the […]

Company Expands Development, Project Management and Advisory Services to Third-Party Hotel Owners and Operators

The Firm’s Hospitality Development Division Has Evolved, Expanding from Limited-Service Properties to High-Rise, Amenity-Rich Hotels

DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) (“Ashford Trust” or the “Company”) announced today that several revenue-focused initiatives have been fully implemented as […]

I’m with Mark Hope of Coast Hotels during ALIS to discuss the company’s strategic expansion plans, market insights, and the economic factors shaping the hotel industry […]

We’re getting ready for the weekend with liquor and laughs! Big show tonight with Bruce Ford and Calvin Tilokee. Of course Craig, Prodcer Dave and Doctor […]

During ALIS I spoke with Keith Pierce, EVP, President of Franchise Development at Sonesta Hotels. We discussed the company’s momentum during 2024 momentum and what’s next […]

Global hospitality leader prioritizes owner partnerships and operational excellence in year ahead

Omni Hotels & Resorts announces name and shares renderings

🔥 I’m talking with David Pepper, Chief Development Officer at Choice Hotels International, here at ALIS 2025. We discuss: 🔹 Radisson’s Rebrand & Performance Surge Fresh […]

🔹 How is Best Western evolving in 2025? 🔹 Why is brand expansion key to success? 🔹 What role does AI and technology play in reshaping […]

Partnership leverages Hapi’s unified data model, accelerating Revinate’s ability to activate its direct booking platform across enterprise groups

Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality, and I break down the key trends shaping the hospitality industry in 2025 at during ALIS. 🔑 Key Takeaways: “Reserved […]

At ALIS 2025 I chatted with Mark Crisci, President of AZUL Hospitality Group. We discussed how he approaches and maximizes opportunity during these types of conferences. […]

HQ Hotel São Paulo by INC Urban Developer Co-Founders, Elcio Filho and Philipe Pinheiro HQ Hotels progresses on its goal to open 50 lifestyle Hotels & Residences by 2031 […]

First New Construction for the Brand in the U.S. NEWTON, MA [January 29, 2025] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the execution of an agreement […]

In solidarity with the Los Angeles community, AHLA and AHLA Foundation will match donations to Red Cross and LA Fire Department Foundation on behalf of hotel […]

Discover how top-tier entertainment transforms hotel stays! In this podcast episode, I’m talking with Brian Venable, VP of Partner Management at Warner Bros. Discovery and exploring […]

World’s largest hotel franchisor positioned for long-term success following a year of global expansion, new brand openings and numerous owner and guest investments

With record annual signings, the company ended 2024 with 3,766 properties (577,265 rooms) in the development pipeline

ATLANTA (Date) – Aperture Hotels announced today that it has added the Hotel Indigo Atlanta – Vinings Galleria to its growing portfolio of premium hotel properties. […]

2025 is expected to mark the third consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume

PORTSMOUTH, NH – January 27, 2024 According to the Q4 2024 Canada Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s total construction pipeline has reached record-breaking counts […]

James Hansen may be new to Reeco, but he’s been in the industry for a while. Glenn, Craig Na dproducer Dave attempt to gte him to […]

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 by delivering its best-ever results. The milestone year […]

James Ferguson, author of “The Confetti Culture Playbook” gives updates on how his career journey has progressed over the last few years from being a GM […]

Travelers Can Now Book 21 Westgate Resorts on ChoiceHotels.com 

On this episode of ESLA Icons & Experts we’ve got Ed Sullivan, Chief Strategy Officer at EntryReady. Glenn and Ed unravel the surprising complexities of hotel […]

PORTSMOUTH, NH – January 23, 2024 The latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that Dallas is leading the nation’s hotel construction pipeline with a […]

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 22, 2025) – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is thrilled to announce the official opening of the Vegas Loop – Westgate Station. This state-of-the-art station, conveniently […]

In this episode, we delve into the world of award-winning interior design with Yasmine Mahmoudieh, founder of Yasmine Mahmoudieh Design. Yasmine shares her unique approach to […]

PORTSMOUTH, NH – January 22, 2024 Hotel construction in the United States hit new historic levels in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) […]

New hire James Hansen to spearhead strategic partnerships and revenue growth in the hospitality technology space

I’m chatting with James Hansen, VP of Business Development at Reeco and we’re discussing how this groundbreaking AI-driven platform is simplifying hotel procurement and transforming the […]

CHICAGO (January 21, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the next step in its evolution toward a more brand-focused organization: the appointment of Javier Águila as President, Inclusive […]

WASHINGTON (January 21, 2025) – AHLA Foundation today announced its 2025 Board of Trustees, welcoming Anu Saxena as the new chair. Saxena, who serves as the President […]

In this episode of No Vacancy Live, Glenn Haussman and Anthony Melchiorri sit down with Dontae Johnson and Jason Batts, hoteliers and co-authors of Impact Hospitality, […]

Vision Hospitality Group’s Mitch Patel named 2025 board chair

ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Zipperer as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for […]

Welcome to part one of our four-part series exploring the exciting transformation of in-room hospitality entertainment! 🎥 I’m talking with Brian Venable, VP of Partner Management […]

PHOENIX, AZ — January 21, 2025 — Aligned Hospitality Management, a leading third-party hotel management company, has added Spark by Hilton Tucson Airport to its expanding management portfolio. This deal […]