Vilamoura Marina – Image Credit Ennismore    Arcaya – Image Credit Ennismore    Bondstone and Ennismore have signed a memorandum of understanding to open the Mondrian Arcaya hotel in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, by 2028. Bondstone and Ennismore have announced plans to open the Mondrian Arcaya hotel in Vilamoura, Algarve, marking the first Mondrian hotel in Portugal. The […]

Rendering of the Dual-Branded Hotel Announced for Strongsville, Ohio – Image Credit Spark GHC    Spark GHC and J ROC Development have announced a joint venture to develop a dual-branded hotel at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, Ohio. Spark GHC and J ROC Development have entered into a joint venture to construct a dual-branded select-service hotel on […]

ownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison – Image Credit Marriott International    HVS Brokerage & Advisory has announced the completion of the sale of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison. The property, located at 438 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, South Carolina, was sold to Prianna Hospitality, a company based in Walterboro, South Carolina. The seller was […]

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Control Wednesday – The Top 10 Internal Controls for Purchasing, Receiving, and Accounts Payable – By David Lund – Image Credit Hotel Financial Coach    Having well-written policies and procedures is an essential foundation for any successful hotel operation. However, simply having these policies is not enough. True operational excellence comes from […]

Radisson Hotel Don Mueang Bangkok – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group has opened an 89-room hotel near Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Radisson Hotel Don Mueang Bangkok. The hotel is located minutes from Don Mueang International Airport and features 89 guest rooms. […]

Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Dobra Voda, Montenegro, featuring 170 rooms and suites. Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, situated on a secluded peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. […]

Image Credit Manus.ai    Can Manus.ai’s advanced AI agent handle hotel bookings on popular engines? Not always! Discover its capabilities, limitations, and potential impact on direct bookings. While Generative AI has been a huge topic in hospitality for years now, a new type of AI is on the scene and becoming more relevant to hoteliers every […]

LivAway Suites Begins Construction on New Tucson Hotel – Image Credit Livaway Suites    LivAway Suites has commenced construction on a new extended-stay hotel in Tucson, Arizona, marking its fourth location in the state within six months, with an expected opening in Summer 2026. LivAway Suites has started construction on a new extended-stay hotel located at […]

Episode 273 – Experiential Marketing: Crafting Memorable Guest Experiences – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    We’ve said it on this show for years. No one is coming to stay at your property; they are coming to experience your area. Your property is just a necessity for the guest. (with the exception of a very few resorts). […]

Image Credit Fivelements Retreat in Bali    The hospitality industry contributes to 3% of global carbon emissions, with hotel operations responsible for 1% and construction of new hotels accounting for the remaining 2% (UNTWO,2022). Additionally, the industry generates approximately 289,700 tons of waste annually, which include around 79,000 tons of food waste (Tostivint et al., 2016). […]