February 2025

As the EVP of franchise operations for My Place Hotels, a leading hotel franchise company, I’ve learned that the franchisor–franchisee relationship is key to long-term success.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has opened its newest property, InterContinental Indianapolis. Located in

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the launch of Global Table by Sonesta, an initiative set to debut in 2025 across select full-service Sone

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Feb. 22, 2025. U.S. Hotel Performance February

ORLANDO, Florida—Westgate Resorts announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Bellevue, Washington-based Vacation Ownership Sales (VOS), which has the managem

Accor, Booking.com, and the University of Surrey published a report based on research aimed at understanding and addressing traveler motivations when it comes to making more sustai

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—Ray Powers, trustee and personal representative of the JP Edmondson Estate; Cynthia Zeigler, chairperson of the Board and Edmondson family representative

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Rosanna Maietta testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workfor

HRI Hospitality announced the appointment of Lior Sekler as the company’s first chief commercial officer. Sekler will be responsible for leading the company’s newly formed Comm

Like many parts of the guest journey, the sales transaction has been digitized to enhance convenience for customers. The point-of-sale (POS) system not only enables seamless paymen