Progress Report: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic Weighs in on His First Year at the Helm; Growth Prospects
During the recent ALIS Conference, Best Western Hotel Group President/CEO Larry Cuculic took some time to assess the first 12 months of his tenure with LODGING highlighting the gro
OTA Insight Launches Rate Insight+
DENVER—OTA Insight announced the launch of Rate Insight+, a solution that gives hoteliers a view of their competitive landscape by combining hotel and short-term rental data in a
The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, to Open This Spring
SANTA BARBARA, California—The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Marriott Hotel, will debut this spring in Santa Barbara, California. The 87-all-suite boutique hotel will have a focus
AHLA Releases Statement Opposing the PRO Act
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out after lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced the PRO Act of 2023.
Hospitality Driven
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? Like many people, I fell into the hospitality business by accident. My first job after graduating from Texas A&a
Improve RevPAR with the Latest Payment Acceptance Strategies
From contactless payments and QR codes to Real-Time Payments (RTP) and fraud management strategies, transforming how you accept payments can help strengthen your brand, drive reven
AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown Opens
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—AC Hotels by Marriott has opened a new property in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. AC Hotel by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown has commissioned artwork
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Undergoes Renovations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, a Texas Hill Country resort located on 300 acres in San Antonio, recognized its 30-year anniversary. The resort is h
STR: U.S. Weekly Hotel Occupancy Reaches Highest Level Since November 2022
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR’s latest data through February 25, 2023. The U.S. weekly occupancy level was
Carving Her Own Niche
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? My initial inspiration was my parents. They purchased two “motels” in Springdale, Arkansas, when I was in the