We’re at The Hospitality Show where I uncovered the secrets of hospitality industry F&B success with Steve Palmer, founder of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Key […]

Milestone comes as China looks to become world’s largest travel and tourism market by 2035; builds on Wyndham’s reacquisition of direct franchising rights for Days Inn […]

Beginning with LivAway Suites®, the companies bring fresh innovation to self-service check in technology further elevating the guest experience

Growth Continues Across Seven Brands, Adding Nearly 2,150 Keys to the Pipeline

Glenn and Lan Elliott discuss the recent launch of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance’s speaker directory, which has quickly grown to include 1,100 women leaders. […]

PORTSMOUTH, NH – October 28, 2024 According to the Q3 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total U.S. pipeline stands at 6,211 projects/722,821 […]

We’re still not done with the amazing coverage from The Lodging Conference! Today I speak with Moneesh Arora, CEO of Unifocus . We discuss innovative strategies […]

Ian McClure CEO, Gulf Coast Hotel Development in Dallas, Texas oversees and directs a group of affiliated real estate development and management companies with assets in […]

Next best guest loyalty research, new glamping addition and global expansion plans announced at international convention

Yesterday I attended the opening of Choice Hotels International’s 500th extended stay property—an Everhome Suites in Glendale, AZ. Here are some key takeaways from this milestone […]

We’re still not done covering The Lodging Conference. Here I chat with Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple Hotels Inc., known for their quirky and edgy brand. […]

During The Lodging Conference I spoke with Brittney Jones, new VP at Brittain Resorts & Hotels, to discuss her first 90 days in the role and […]

Across the Industry, Choice Has the Fastest Growing Economy Extended Stay Portfolio and Leads in Economy New Construction Extended Stay

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, and Procure Impact, a first-of-its kind B2B marketplace for products that […]

Choice Privileges points donation and Choice corporate matching campaign continues

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”)—the world’s leading authority on luxury hospitality—today announced the winners of its first Verified Air Travel Awards. The 2024 awards spotlight the best […]

The award-winning show will feature immersive activations designed for maximizing property potential

Mark Crisci, President of AZUL Hospitality Group and I discuss key strategies for expanding hotel portfolios and boosting profitability in a rapidly changing market. Recorded live […]

David Millili seemingly does it all as CEO of LodgIQ, GAIN Chairman of the Board and Host of the Modern Hotelier Podcast. Sadly, it all comes […]

CHICAGO, Oct. 18, 2024 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced […]

The beach brand’s newest craft hotel now graces royal estate grounds historically known as “Paradise Garden”

New Luxury Resort Scheduled for 2026 Groundbreaking and 2029 Debut

Hong Kong, 18 October 2024 – The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, is pleased to announce that Mr Benjamin Vuchot will […]

Last week at The Lodging Conference, Kevin F. Dailey, COO of LivAway Suites, and I discussed the rapid growth of this new extended stay brand 🏨 […]

Michael Blank, a Principal at Woodmont Lodging, is here to talk about what the investment scene is looking like as we wrap up 2024 and head […]

Heartland’s First Theme Park Resort Opens Late 2026

At The Lodging Conference, Ryan Bosch of Arriba Capital and I discussed the latest trends in hotel development and how it’s affected by interest rates, market […]

Exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP targets 40 hotels open by 2031, fuelled by increased inbound and domestic tourism

HYATT PLACE FRANCHISE CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF WINE COUNTRY IN ITS BRAND DESIGN ELEMENTS

Lisa Lombardo, MPA is President at ARK, where she’s passionate about creating a thriving, people-first culture in hospitality. Lisa shares how focusing on team happiness and […]

Building on 10-years of experience with Sage, Werner will lead creative strategy in newly-created role 

The mountainside resort will complement the diverse collection of Destination by Hyatt hotels through immersive year-round guest experiences amidst breathtaking landscapes

Barefoot Luxury at San Diego oceanfront property

During The Lodging Conference, I finally spoke with legendary hotelier Bakulesh “BUGGSI” Patel to discuss how shifting markets are creating new hospitality industry opportunities. Buggsi shares […]

The exclusive partnership brings AI‑powered virtual assistance and dedicated Hilton Reservations and Customer Care support to Be My Eyes users across the U.S. and Canada

LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 14, 2024—The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced the results of its Fall 2024 Industry Outlook Survey.  The semi-annual report conveyed […]

Miami, FL – October 16th, 2024 – Hapi, the leading provider of hospitality data and connectivity solutions, announces the appointment of Jeff Bzdawka as company President. […]

More from The Lodging Conference 2024. Rob Smith, the newly appointed CEO of Stonebridge Companies, shares his thoughts on state of the hotel business, his vision […]

ATLANTA (Oct. 14, 2024) – Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) announced that its credit team has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations year-to-date, marking a major milestone and setting a […]

Properties Include Eight Hotels and Resorts Located Throughout Florida

Continuedcoverage from The Lodging Conference 2024 where I chatted Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group. We discuss key strategies hoteliers are usong to combat rising […]

Signals: A Game-Changing Innovation for the Hospitality Industry

We’re diving deep into extended stay hotel profitability with International Hospitality Technology Hall of Famer Cindy Estis Green, the Co-founder and CEO of Kalibri Labs. We’re […]

Liam Brown, isn’t just Group President U.S. and Canada for Marriott International, he’s an industry icon. We spoke during The Lodging Conference to chat about navigating […]

At The Lodging Conference I spoke with Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality to discuss key hospitality trends. We talk labor costs, AI’s impact on the […]

Industry leaders warn of devastating impact to jobs and economy if “Safe Hotels Act” passes

During The Lodging Conference, Glenn Haussman speaks with Rob Leven, Chief Investment Officer and Principal at TPG Hotels, to discuss the evolving hotel economy post-COVID and […]

Larry Cuculic is of course President and CEO at BWH Hotels. Winding down the first day of The Lodging Conference we discussed insights into Best Western’s […]

Recognizing that planning is a key challenge for multigenerational trips, the “Roots to Reunion” program, available at popular vacation destinations like Hawaii and the UK, is […]

New Modular Design Package Offers a Quick Way to Implement Multi-Use Lobby Spaces Tailored for Long-Stay Guests, Expanding Choice’s Conversion Offerings with the Previously Introduced “Kitchen […]