Peace Hotel in Shanghai – Image Credit Accor    Shanghai’s historic Peace Hotel is set to be rebranded as the Raffles Peace Hotel Shanghai, with renovations completing in 2027. Accor and Jinjiang International Group have disclosed plans to transform the iconic Peace Hotel in Shanghai into the Raffles Peace Hotel Shanghai, slated for completion in 2027. […]

Spark by Hilton Winston-Salem University – Image Credit Hilton    Streamlined, hotel-specific accounting platform delivers essential tools at an accessible price for single-property operators Aptech, a leading provider of scalable accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces the deployment of its new PVNG Lite hotel accounting system at the […]

Rob Katz – Image Credit Vail Resorts    Rob Katz has been reappointed as CEO of Vail Resorts, succeeding Kirsten Lynch, effective May 27, 2025. Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced a significant change in its leadership structure, with Rob Katz returning to the role of CEO, effective May 27, 2025. Katz, who previously served as CEO […]

The Stanton House – Image Credit The Whaler’s Inn    The Stanton House, a new boutique hotel in downtown Mystic, Connecticut, will open on June 10, 2025. It will feature 10 suites and a dedicated event space. The Whaler’s Inn is expanding its hospitality offerings with the launch of The Stanton House in Mystic, Connecticut. Scheduled […]

The Evolution of Hotel Loyalty Programs: From Points to Personalization – Image Credit Unsplash+    The traditional points-based loyalty programs in the hotel industry need to evolve. As guest preferences shift towards more personalized and immediate rewards, hotels must adapt to remain relevant and competitive. Generational Shifts in Loyalty Perceptions While older demographics and frequent business […]

World Economic Forum: Chief Economists Point to Stabilizing Outlook but Warn on Debt and Political Polarization – Image Credit Unsplash    A majority of surveyed economists see current US economic policy as having a lasting global impact, with 87% expecting it to delay strategic business decisions and heighten recession risks. The growth outlook is […]

Everhome Suites Bastrop – Image Credit Choice Hotels    Choice Hotels International has expanded its Everhome Suites brand with six new openings and three groundbreakings across Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. Everhome Suites, a brand under Choice Hotels International, has recently opened six new properties and initiated construction on three others in various U.S. locations. These developments […]

Where Do We Stand? An Action Plan for Employers on Tip Credit Compliance and the 80/20 Rule – Image Credit Unsplash+    Many employers in hospitality and other service industries take the tip credit toward their minimum wage obligation under federal wage and hour law – but complying with evolving rules has been challenging in recent […]

Be sure to catch the debut episode of the all-new Suite Spot: Independent Hotel Show Series.  Suite Spot first-timer, and special guest, Kat Woods of NYC Women of Hospitality, joins the podcast to discuss critical topics including: The Importance of Women in Hospitality 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami Social Media and Its Impact on the […]

Fill Rooms, Boost Revenue, Save Time: Free Course Empowers Independent Hoteliers for Summer 2025 – Image Credit Lighthouse    Learn how to fill your rooms, make more money, and still have time to create the special touches that bring guests back, at no cost Just in time for the busy travel season, Lighthouse has created a […]