One Very Important Day
AHLA facilitates victories against tester lawsuits and the homeless-in-hotels ballot measure Dec. 5, 2023, was an important day for the hotel industry, as hoteliers scored key vict
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Completes Renovation
FRISCO, Texas—Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel, located at the Stonebriar Commons in Frisco, Texas, announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. The renovation touched
Choice Implements Toast as Brand Standard for Cambria and Radisson Brands
BOSTON—Toast announced a collaboration with Choice Hotels International to make its Toast for Hotel Restaurants technology a brand standard for two of Choice’s brands, Cambria
Knowland: Secondary Markets Surpass Top 25 in Meetings and Events Growth
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January. Most notably, the highest growth Top 25 market,
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Shows Slight Decrease From Previous Week
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance decreased slightly from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through Feb. 3,
Davidson Hospitality Unveils New Initiatives, Partnerships for DE&I Council
Looking to build on a longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Davidson Hospitality Group has unveiled some new initiatives and partnerships designed to reinfor
MCR Refinances 16-Hotel Portfolio
NEW YORK—MCR has refinanced a 16-hotel portfolio for $333 million, generating $51 million of net proceeds. In less than three years, MCR doubled the portfolio’s net operating i
Auditing PTO Policies: Ensuring Compliance Amid State Variations
As the dynamics of workforce management evolve, the landscape of managing paid time off (PTO) and various leaves is undergoing a significant transformation. The once-simple adminis
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Opens
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport. Situated in Houston, Texas, the 131-room upper-mi
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Aligned Hospitality Management appointed Deborah Lahti as chief operating officer. Lathi will join Aligned’s corporate team to lead and manage the hotel’s daily business operat