The Hollywood Grande – Image Credit Marriott International    Machine Investment Group and Taconic Capital have announced that The Hollywood Grande has become part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The property, previously known as Thompson Hollywood, is located on Wilcox Avenue in Los Angeles’ Entertainment District. It features 190 guest rooms, including 16 suites, across 11 stories. […]

The Secret to Longevity in Hospitality: How Lombardo’s Hospitality Group Modernized Nearly a Century of Excellence – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Tripleseat    What separates hospitality businesses that thrive for decades from those that fade away? For Lombardo’s Hospitality Group, the answer has always been clear: never stop evolving. Since 1927, this family-owned enterprise […]

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Mandarin Oriental plans to open a new hotel in Downtown Dubai’s Wasl Tower in October 2025, featuring 259 rooms, 224 residences, and various amenities. Mandarin Oriental has announced the opening of a new hotel in Downtown Dubai, scheduled for October 2025. The hotel will be located […]

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group has reopened the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa in Çeşme, Turkey, following a nine-month renovation. Radisson Hotel Group has announced the reopening of Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme, located on Turkey’s Aegean coast. The property has undergone a comprehensive […]

Access Point Financial announced the successful refinancing of $1.1 billion of floating rate mortgage loans backed by 67 properties, such as the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (pictured), with ATLAS SP Partners.    Access Point Financial has completed a $1.1 billion refinancing of floating rate mortgage loans for 67 properties with ATLAS SP Partners. Access Point […]

Embassy Suites Columbia Greystone Hotel – Image Credit JLL    The Embassy Suites Columbia Greystone Hotel, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is currently listed for sale. This 218-room property is presented by JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, offering a fee simple interest. Situated at the intersection of I-126 and Greystone Boulevard, the hotel is strategically positioned […]

Rendering of the Caesars Republic Sonoma County Resort – Image Credit Caesars Entertainment    Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment have commenced construction to transform River Rock Casino into Caesars Republic Sonoma County, with completion expected by summer 2027. Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment have initiated the construction of Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a new […]

Horwath HTL Report – The Shifting Fundamentals of the UK Hotel Market – Image Credit Horwath HTL    We take a deep dive into the shifting fundamentals of the UK hotel market in eight key charts. Learn what they mean for owners, operators, and investors alike. Recently we presented at the IHG Hotels & Resorts UK&I […]

Leveraging PPC for Hotel Advertising in 2025: How to Maximize ROI Without Wasting Budget – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    The Evolving Landscape of Hotel PPC Advertising Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising for hotels remains one of the most powerful tools in your marketing strategy, but if not properly optimized, it’s an easy way to overspend. As digital […]

CSMD – Conference Services Managers’ Disease and Its Devastating Effects on Your Hotel’s Bottom Line – By David Lund – Image Credit Unsplash    I first diagnosed CSMD at Hotel Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada where I held the position of hotel manager in the early 2000’s. I call it “conference services managers’ disease” because this […]