Payment and Workforce Solutions at HITEC 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    In my previous blog post (May 23, 2025), I highlighted key features to look for when evaluating vendors in the payment and workforce solutions space. Now, after spending a day and a half speaking with exhibitors on the show floor at HITEC 2025, I’m […]

Hotel Vs Vacation Rental: 5 Key Differences to Know – Image Credit Lighthouse    Hospitality dates back thousands of years, with inns and guesthouses providing the first travelers with predictable, consistent lodging over the centuries, with many evolving into what we’d now consider hotels. Vacation rentals, on the other hand, emerged more recently as travelers sought […]

In Times of Uncertainty, Hotels Have a Reason to Lean In – Image Credit SiteMinder    Visit The following is an excerpt taken from the latest edition of SiteMinder’s ‘Revenue Management: A Deeper Conversation’ series: “It’s safe to say that the tariff discussions that defined the first half of 2025 has thrown the global economy a […]

Maestro All-In-One PMS Celebrates Standout Presence, Product Buzz at HITEC Indy – Image Credit Maestro PMS    Stealing the spotlight was the much anticipated Maestro Touch user interface that brings its popular PMS features to all tablets or touch-capable devices on property to simplify operations, reduce training time, and improve an operations team’s capabilities at the […]

UK May Mandate Google to Feature Links to Competing Search Platforms – Image Credit Photo by Unsplash    The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potential market dominance in search services. Proposed changes may include “choice” screens for users and increased transparency for publishers. The UK Competition and Markets […]

Adam Snow – Image Credit Stonebridge    Stonebridge has appointed Adam Snow as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Stonebridge announced the appointment of Adam Snow as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Snow will lead strategic development efforts, focusing on brand alignment, corporate growth, and property-level strategy. His responsibilities include […]

Extended Stay America Suites – Tampa – Casino Area – Image Credit Extended Stay America    Extended Stay America has opened a new hotel near major attractions and businesses in Tampa, Florida. Extended Stay America has announced the opening of its new hotel, Extended Stay America Suites—Tampa—Casino Area, in Tampa, Florida. The hotel is developed and […]

Image Credit Hong Kong Airlines    Hong Kong Airlines has officially started its new direct flight route from Hong Kong to Sydney, marking its latest expansion in international flight operations. The inaugural flight, designated HX017, successfully landed at Sydney Airport, where it was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. This new service establishes Hong Kong […]

Customer Experience Platform (CXP) for Hotels: Buyer’s Guide for Features and Evaluation – Image Credit TrustYou    Guest experience is a major factor in how travelers choose, rate, and return to hotels. 73% of travelers say the quality of experience is a key factor in their accommodation choices, and 76% would pay more for a hotel […]

Marriott Vacation Clubs Expands Hotel Access for Owners – Image Credit Marriott    Marriott Vacation Clubs has announced an expansion of its owner benefits through a new booking platform. This platform enables owners to use Club Points to book stays at more than 8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide. The development is facilitated by a third-party booking system […]