Hospitality Industry Urges Passage of State Legislation Requiring Human Trafficking Training – Image Credit AHLA    Yesterday, state legislators and leaders from the hospitality industry convened to urge passage of House Bill 1286, which would require short-term rental operators—in addition to hotels and other lodging establishments—across Pennsylvania to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees. The […]

The Suite Spot Spotlight Series takes viewers to sunny Key West in the newest episode, featuring the lavish and beachside resort, Casa Marina Key West by Hilton!  Special guest and Hotel Manager at Casa Marina, Evelyn Summer, joins the podcast to share the property’s rich history, insight on the $90 million hotel renovation, and how […]

Hampton Inn By Hilton Opelousas, Louisiana – Image Credit HVS    The Hampton Inn by Hilton in Opelousas, Louisiana, presents a lucrative opportunity for investors seeking to capitalize on a stable-performing hotel asset with significant operational upside. HVS Brokerage & Advisory, in collaboration with Eric Vincent Guerrero, is offering the 80-key Hampton Inn by Hilton in […]

Nantucket leads the ranking with an average nightly rate of $621 for the lowest-priced double room. – Image Credit Unsplash    Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard have been identified as the most expensive summer destinations in the United States, according to a survey by CheapHotels.org. A recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org has revealed that Nantucket and Martha’s […]

Former CTO for the CIA, Bob Flores, Announced As a Keynote Speaker for the 2025 HFTP/Hospitality Upgrade CIO Summit – Image Credit HFTP    The hospitality technology executive event will be Sept. 3–5 in Vancouver, B.C. Canada Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Hospitality Upgrade are thrilled to announce Bob Flores, former chief technology officer […]

After two years of post-pandemic rebound, hotel operators are now facing a harder truth: revenues are still growing in some regions, but costs are rising faster—and profits are hitting a ceiling. In key European markets, labour cost increases of 4–6% year-on-year are outpacing revenue growth, eroding GOPPAR and putting pressure on operators to rethink what […]

Ted Selogie – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has announced the appointment of Ted Selogie as the new general manager of the New York Hilton Midtown. In this role, Selogie will manage the operations of the 1,878-room hotel located in Midtown Manhattan. Selogie brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having previously held […]

Rendering of the Limelight Mammoth Hotel – Image Credit Limelight Hotels    Limelight Mammoth is set to open in late 2025, marking the debut of the Limelight Hotels brand in California with 124 guest rooms, 25 suites, and 15 private residences. Limelight Mammoth, a new hotel under the Limelight Hotels brand, is scheduled to open in […]

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley – Image Credit Marriott International    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley has completed renovations on its 142 suites and public spaces. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley, located at 1428 Falcon Drive, has finalized renovations to its 142 suites and public areas. The updates include new […]

Image Credit Winnedumah Hotel    The Winnedumah Hotel, located in Independence, California, is scheduled to reopen in September 2025. The reopening coincides with the hotel’s 100th anniversary. Originally constructed in 1925, the hotel has undergone a restoration to preserve its historic architecture while updating its facilities. The hotel will offer 24 rooms, comprising 21 standard queen […]