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A Re-envisioned Room With a View
In 2022, the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa embarked on a three-phase renovation led by design company Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA),...
Accor Implements Amadeus’ Central Reservation System Globally
Amadeus and Accor expanded their strategic partnership, with Accor implementing Amadeus’ Central Reservation System (ACRS) for its portfolio of properties globally. Amadeus’ cloud-based technology...
Hard Rock International Details Development Plans for Scottsdale Property
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Hard Rock International announced development plans for REVERB by Hard Rock Scottsdale, a music-themed hospitality experience with entertainment and outdoor spaces, 195 guestrooms,...
Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital Share Financing for Four Hotels
NEW YORK—Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital Special Situations announced the closing of an approximately $111 million first mortgage loan secured by a portfolio...
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Labor Pains: Rising Wages, Difficulty Finding Employees Among Top Hotel Company Concerns
While hotel executives concede that the labor market has improved since bottoming out during the pandemic just a few years ago, they still acknowledge...
Finding the Right Broker: 5 Qualities That Make for an Effective Partnership
Understanding what you need from your hotel broker is paramount to securing a smooth transaction at an optimal price. Essentially, your broker is the...
Elevating the People Behind Your Revenue
Revenue optimization has long been a property-defining role for hotel organizations, yet revenue professionals can often feel distant from the hotels they work with....
How Do You Know When Your Housekeepers Are in Duress?
For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. And most of...
Knowland: Nashville Leads Meetings and Events Volume in April
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that Nashville saw an uptick in meetings and events in April, growing 38.0 percent year-over-year (YOY). Las Vegas continued a steady...