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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Fan-Based Travel: Getting Onboard With the ‘Gig Tripping’ Trend

The term “gig tripping” is typically used to describe travel planned specifically by fans bent on catching their favorite artists at out-of-town locations. However,...

NYC Extended Stay Forum Showcases Segment’s Resilience, Growth Outlook

The inaugural Extended Stay Hotel Forum, held last Tuesday at the Union League Club in Manhattan, New York City, focused on development, ownership, and...
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Motel 6: Most U.S. Travelers Enjoy Driving to Summer Destinations

DALLAS, Texas—New data from Motel 6 and Studio 6 reveals that nearly eight in 10 U.S. travelers who will drive to their summer travel...