Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti – Image Credit Accor    Accor’s Emblems Collection will open three new properties in Italy by mid-2026 through a partnership with AG Group. Accor’s Emblems Collection has announced plans to expand its presence in Italy with the addition of three new properties. These hotels, set to open by mid-2026, are located in Tuscany, […]

Simplify Event Logistics: How Floorplanning Technology Helps Your Venue From Concept to Execution – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Tripleseat    Planning an event can be exhilarating yet daunting, with so many logistics to manage. As an event manager at a restaurant, hotel, or unique venue, you must help clients envision the perfect setup and […]

Deanonymize Your Guests To Improve Guest Hospitality Experiences – By Doug Kennedy – Image Credit Shutterstock/Doug Kennedy    As I make the rounds conducting hospitality industry training, I sense that more and more hoteliers are truly understanding the difference between “guest service excellence” and “hospitality.” My regular readers may recall that this is a topic previously […]

Tune in to the most recent Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series episode to hear from the founder of Salt Hotels, David Bowd, as he discusses the origins of Salt Hotels, founding the Salt School, hospitality industry trends, and the next generation of hotel professionals.  Be sure to follow and subscribe to the Suite Spot […]

Calgary emerged as a standout market, posting the highest growth across all key performance metrics. – Image Credit Unsplash    Canada’s hotel industry experienced year-over-year growth in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the second month in a row. Manitoba and Calgary stood out with significant increases in […]

citizenM Miami South Beach Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International has finalized the acquisition of the citizenM brand, expanding its global portfolio with the addition of 37 hotels. The acquisition includes properties in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific, totaling 8,789 rooms. This move aligns with Marriott’s strategy to enhance its select-service […]

Italy’s Tourism Sector Projected to Hit €60.4 Billion in International Spending by 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Italy’s tourism sector is projected to reach record international visitor spending of €60.4 billion by 2025, as the country prepares to host the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 25th Global Summit in Rome. Travel and tourism in Italy […]

Accor Plans New Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam – Image Credit Accor    Accor has signed an agreement to open a Handwritten Collection hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam, by the fourth quarter of 2025. Accor has entered into an agreement with Khai Hoang TM DV-Tourism Company Limited to open a Handwritten Collection hotel in Nha Trang, […]

Raki Phillips – Image Credit Accor    Accor has appointed Raki Phillips as the Regional President for its Premium, Midscale & Economy division in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkiye, starting November 2025. Accor has announced the appointment of Raki Phillips as the Regional President for its Premium, Midscale & Economy division across the Middle East, […]

TownePlace Suites San Antonio Downtown – Image Credit CBRE    The TownePlace Suites San Antonio Downtown is now available for purchase, presenting a unique investment opportunity due to its strategic location and potential for significant value enhancement. The TownePlace Suites San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk, a 117-suite hotel, has been listed for sale by CBRE Hotels. The […]