Everhome Suites Bozeman – Image Credit Choice Hotels Everhome Suites has announced the opening of several new locations across the United States, including its 20th property in Yuma, Arizona, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. Everhome Suites, a brand under Choice Hotels International, has expanded its presence in the United States with the opening […]
Irago Ocean Resort – Image Credit Irago Ocean Resort Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS INV Acquires Ten Hotels for JPY34.3 Billion in Japan Japan-based real estate investment trust, Invincible Investment Corporation (“INV”) has acquired ten hotels for a total consideration of JPY34.3 billion from six Japan-based sellers, affiliates of the US-based […]
How to Win Over Price-Sensitive Travelers in 2025 – Image Credit TrustYou Despite economic uncertainty, travel demand is strong. According to the 2025 TravelBoom Booking Trends Study, over 90% of U.S. travelers are planning or considering a vacation this summer. But rising costs and inflation are driving more cautious, calculated decision-making. To win bookings, hotels […]
Free Hotel Cancellations: Smart Strategy or Revenue Risk? – Image Credit Unsplash+ A free cancellation policy is exactly what it sounds like: a policy allowing guests to book with the option to cancel without a cancellation fee or penalty, usually within a specified time frame before arrival. Common terms in these booking options include the […]
Choice Hotels Names Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer – Image Credit Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International has appointed Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 2, 2025. Choice Hotels International has announced the appointment of Joshua Sloser as its new Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment is effective immediately, with Sloser reporting directly to […]
The UK’s analogue telephone network, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), is set to be fully retired on 31 January 2027, marking a landmark shift in telecommunications infrastructure. Although sometimes framed as a mere technological transition, this move poses a direct and pressing threat to hotel operations, particularly the functioning of lift emergency communications required […]
Hotel Management Company Investments in Staffing, Maintenance and Renovations Reflected in Overall Guest Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds Rising operating costs are putting pressure on third-party hotel management companies as they work to deliver the experiences guests expect. According to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark,SM released today, guest satisfaction […]
The Cost of Hotel Franchising – Core and Soft – By Robert Mandelbaum and Andrew Hartley – Image Credit Marriott International U.S. lodging demand increased at an average annual rate of just 0.7% in 2023 and 2024, after two years of double-digit growth coming out of the pandemic in 2020. In the May 2025 edition […]
Leadership, Logistics and Loyalty: What Hotel Management Teaches You – Image Credit Unsplash Behind every smooth hotel stay lies a series of complex systems, coordinated teams, and well-timed decisions, all orchestrated by skilled hotel managers. While the guest sees the polished outcome, warm welcome, a clean room, and an effortless experience, what they don’t see […]
Navigating the Property Tax Maze: How Location and Hotel Type Impact Your Bottom Line – By Desiree Flanary – Image Credit CBRE Property taxes represent a substantial expense for hotels, significantly impacting profitability. A recent analysis of over 6,000 hotels, using CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry database, reveals dramatic disparities in property tax burdens […]
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