Uniguest Acquires Digital Engagement Provider Otrum AS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Uniguest announced the acquisition of Otrum AS, a digital engagement provider to the hospitality industry. Founded in 1985 and based in Oslo, Norway, Otrum A
Changing Landscapes: Addressing the Next-Generation Hospitality Industry
As the hotel industry moves to a post-pandemic environment, a changing landscape for business travel is emerging and, along with it, important questions about the future of how the
Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index Dropped 5.8 Percent in May 2022
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, and MILWAUKEE—The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index dropped 5.8 percent in May to a level of 5,584. Year-to-date through the first five months of 2022, the s
Duetto Pulse Report: Rebound Continues But Expectations Rise
The latest edition of the Duetto Pulse Report, which compared hotel performance data from May 2022 with April 2022 and cross-referenced this with previous years’ performance, sho
Shiji and IDeaS Partner and Build a Two-Way Integration
Shiji announced that, with IDeaS, they have built a two-way integration, which has been rolled out in partnership with The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd, owner and operator of
MMGY: U.S. Travelers Continue Planning Leisure Trips Despite Global Obstacles
KANSAS CITY—Inflation, rising gas prices, and other world events seem to be no match for the enduring allure of a vacation. According to the Portrait of American Travelers resear
Steel and Smoke: The Guestrooms in Canopy Memphis, Tennessee
The new Canopy Memphis recently debuted in the city’s historic downtown steps from Beale Street with a design that embraces the cultural legacy of its locale. Tracey Sawyer, foun
Choice Hotels International to Acquire Radisson Hotel Group Americas
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, and BRUSSELS—Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Radisson Hotel Group announced that Choice Hotels has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the f
AHLA Makes Statement on Lifting U.S. COVID-19 Testing Travel Requirements
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the Biden Administration announced it was l
UJA Federation Honors David Kong With Achievement Recognition Award
UJA Federation of New York honored David Kong, former president & CEO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, at its Hospitality Division Annual Event on June 7, 2022, at the