Teaming With Brokers: Steve Kirby of Mumford Company on How Sellers Can Set Themselves Up for Success
With transactions in hotel real estate escalating during 2022 and into 2023, best practices in partnering with brokers have again become topical. Sellers want to get the most out o
STR: U.S. Hotel Performance Shows Mixed Comparisons Amid Spring Break Travel
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Aligned with normal Spring Break patterns, U.S. hotel performance showed mixed comparisons from the previous week, according to STR’s latest data thro
50+ Hotel Management Companies to Know in 2023
The U.S. hotel industry has made many strides since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2023 has been off to a strong start. At the beginning of the year, STR reported that
Knowland: Washington, D.C. Led U.S. Meetings and Events Volume in March 2023
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced that the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia market led the U.S. meetings and events industry by volume for March. Second place again went t
Profitability in Sustainability: Improving the Bottom Line With Back-of-House and Guest-Facing Measures
With the new legislation put forward in Congress that is aiming to ban gas stoves (citing both health and environmental concerns), it’s easy for many of us to get caught up in th
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio Reopens Zocca Cuisine D’Italia
SAN ANTONIO—The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio announced the reopening of its renovated and redesigned restaurant and bar, Zocca Cuisine D’Italia. Newly appointed Executive Chef
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Hay Creek Hotels and Restaurants and Victory Hotels Partners have added two new members to their teams. Rick Blackburn joins Hay Creek Hotels as senior vice president of sales and
STR: U.S. Hotel GOPPAR Reaches Highest Level Since October 2022
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) exceeded the pre-pandemic comparable and was the highest since October 2022, according to
5G LLC and IHG Sign Agreement Connecting Hotel Rooftops With 5G Networks
WASHINGTON, D.C.—5G LLC has signed an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts to enable owners of more than 3,800 IHG-branded hotels in the United States to develop a long-term d
Housekeeping’s Role in Supporting a ‘Responsible Stay’
With the recent launch of AHLA’s Responsible Stay initiative and its endorsement by numerous Association members, state Association partners, and independent properties, let’s