David Wilkie – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    David Wilkie has taken on the role of General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, bringing over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position. Wilkie’s career with Four Seasons began in 2014, starting at Four Seasons Hotel Baku and including significant roles […]

Hilton to Open New NoMad Hotel in Detroit’s Michigan Central Station – Image Credit Hilton    In a significant development for Detroit’s hospitality and tourism sector, Hilton will introduce the NoMad Detroit hotel within the historic Michigan Central Station by 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort to transform the iconic station into a […]

Breaking Down Silos: Commercial Strategy Conference’s Opening Panel Sets the Commercial Tone – Image Credit HSMAI    Moderating the panel is Kelly McGuire, Ph.D., Principal at McRevenue and 2024 HSMAI Vanguard Award for career achievement in Revenue Optimization. In its second year, HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference is continuing to do what it was built for, bringing […]

StudioRes Fort Myers Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International has launched its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, Florida, marking the brand’s entry into the midscale extended stay market. Marriott International, Inc. announced the opening of its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, Florida. This marks the brand’s introduction to the midscale extended […]

Waldorf Astoria New York – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton plans to open more than 150 new luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide in 2025, including the NoMad Detroit at Michigan Central Station. Hilton has recently achieved a significant milestone by opening its 1,000th hotel under its luxury and lifestyle portfolios. This development is part of a […]

HVS Report – Managing Hotel Labor Costs Today – By Kasia M. Russell – Image Credit Unsplash+    Managing labor costs in a hotel operation is crucial to maintaining a profitable business while delivering the service level that is commensurate with the scale of hotel. Finding this balance has been especially difficult in a post-COVID-19 environment […]

What’s Hot and Cool: National Restaurant Association Show 2025 – Image Credit National Restaurant Association    The National Restaurant Association Show 2025 dazzled attendees with a vibrant showcase of the latest food and beverage trends. As we explored the expo floor with Chicago Chef Kathy Takemura, we found some of the latest trends shaping menus. From pickle […]

Hotel Owners Bet on Brand Strength and Technology for Future Growth, Wyndham Survey Finds – Image Credit Wyndham    Hotel Industry Shows Resilience and Growth Despite Economic Challenges, According to Wyndham’s Report Despite current economic uncertainties, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts recently released its inaugural Hotel Owner Trends Report, which reveals a generally optimistic outlook among hotel […]

Hotel Market & Feasibility Studies: Connecting Vision with Viability in Untapped Markets – By Daniel P. McCoy – Image Credit Unsplash+    ost-COVID macroeconomic shifts have revived hotel demand in smaller cities, but these markets can be overlooked by hotel developers, especially amid rising costs. Market and feasibility studies are essential tools for aligning local development […]

Top 10 Hotel Marketing Agencies Driving Direct Bookings in 2025 – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    Introduction: Stop Losing to the OTAs If you’re an independent hotel, resort, or management group still relying heavily on online travel agencies (OTAs), you’re not alone—and you’re not maximizing your profit potential. The average OTA commission hovers around 16%, cutting […]