Los Angeles Wage Ordinance Will Leave City ‘Grossly Unprepared,’ Says AHLA’s Maietta    AHLA President and CEO Rosanna Maietta made the following statement after today’s announcement that the effort to force a referendum to repeal Los Angeles’ new minimum wage ordinance had not succeeded:  “Tens of thousands of Los Angeles voters agreed that the economic […]

Dual-Branded Motel 6/Studio 6 Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas – Image Credit HVS    Dual-branded Motel 6/Studio 6 in Corpus Christi is available for acquisition with significant investment potential. The Motel 6/Studio 6 hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, is available for acquisition through an online auction. This dual-branded facility comprises 137 rooms and is positioned as […]

In a captivating fireside chat at EventCamp 2025, renowned chef, restaurateur, and keynote speaker Tom Colicchio shared invaluable lessons from his decades in the hospitality industry and, most specifically, the importance of partnership between the front of house and back of house. While discussing his journey from the front lines to leading multi-restaurant empires […]

Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida – Image Credit Hilton    Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, has rebranded as Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton, under new management by Blackstone Real Estate and Pyramid Global Hospitality. Sunseeker Resort, located in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, has undergone a rebranding to become Sunseeker Resort Florida […]

Indiana Convention Center – Image Credit Visit Indy    The hotel demand landscape of Downtown Indianapolis is evolving rapidly, driven by major developments, a packed events calendar, and growing business activity downtown. With several large-scale development projects underway in a variety of sectors, the city is creating exciting opportunities for hotel owners, developers, and investors. A […]

How Hospitality AI Agents Are Redefining Guest Communication – Image Credit TrustYou    In hospitality, loyalty doesn’t come from points programs alone. Instead, it comes from positive experiences that feel personal. Research shows that 60% of consumers are more likely to return after receiving personalized service, and 62% say they’ll even spend more with brands that […]

Is AI Pushing Us to Break the Talent Pipeline? – Image Credit Unsplash+    Junior employees are losing opportunities to develop their skills as more companies rely on AI for entry-level tasks, writes Wharton’s Cornelia Walther. The following article was written by Dr. Cornelia C. Walther, a visiting scholar at Wharton and director of global alliance POZE. A humanitarian […]

Phil Andreopoulos – Image Credit YOTEL    YOTEL has appointed Phil Andreopoulos as Chief Executive Officer following the Al-Bahar Group’s increased stake in the company. YOTEL has announced the appointment of Phil Andreopoulos as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership change follows the Al-Bahar Group’s majority stake acquisition in the company, which increased its ownership […]

Kiran Andicot – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International has announced the appointment of Kiran Andicot as Senior Vice President for its South Asia region. In this role, Andicot will oversee operations and development across the company’s portfolio in South Asia. His responsibilities include aligning growth with operating performance, enhancing partnerships with property owners, accelerating […]

Travel Sector Reacts to Google’s Data Sharing Ruling: What Lies Ahead? – Image Credit Unsplash    A recent U.S. district court ruling requires Google to share some of its data with competitors, although it retains control over its Chrome browser. This decision, amid ongoing discussions about Google’s market dominance, has sparked varied reactions within the travel […]