Knowland and Thynk Form Strategic Partnership
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland and Thynk announced a strategic partnership in which data from Thynk’s hospitality CRM solution will be integrated with Knowland’s meetings and e
A Lifelong Love
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? When I was young I always had travel posters on my walls instead of celebrity portraits. I’ve always loved a hot
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Shows Positive Yearly Comparisons
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week but showed positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through March 23, 2024. U.S
A Dual Target: Hotel Executives on What It Takes to Be ‘Bleisure’ Ready
The portmanteau “bleisure”—a mashup of “business” and “leisure”—denotes a phenomenon for our time, a time when technology makes it possible to work, even long-term,
Solid Foundation
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? I always gravitated toward taking care of people and wanted to be part of the service industry having learned
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Acquires Nomadix and GlobalReach
STOCKHOLM—ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced that it is acquiring Nomadix, Inc. and GlobalReach in the United States and the United Kingdom. With both organizations joinin
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Expotel Hospitality announced Bret Chittenden, formerly the firm’s chief operating officer, has become its new president. Chittenden has been part of the company since its incept
Hospitality America Appoints Ben Campbell as President and CEO
GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Ben Campbell has transitioned from chief operating officer to president and CEO. Hospitality America Founder and CEO Chris Cargen has retired and will
Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center
RICHMOND, Virginia—Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. announced the acquisition of the 234-room AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center for approximately $116.8 million, o
IHG Releases New Prototype Options for Its Three Suites Brands
ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the availability of new prototype options for its three suites brands—Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites. By exp