Take Care: Conversion Considerations for Franchisees
Radisson Hotel Group Americas’ Chief Development Officer Phil Hugh advises those eying a franchise brand agreement contract, including for conversion, to proceed with caution.
AHLA Welcomes New Member: ClubCorp
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced it welcomed ClubCorp, now known as Invited, as a new member. ClubCorp is the largest owner and operator
Wyndham Launches New In-App Planning and Booking Tool: Road Trip Planner
At the height of the pandemic in September 2020, Wyndham introduced its Wyndham Hotels & Resorts mobile app to serve as a foundation for a streamlined and personalized booking
Auburn University to Open a Concierge-Level Teaching Hotel
Auburn University is opening a concierge-level teaching hotel with the support of Ithaka Hospitality Partners, the property’s operating manager, and Oracle Hospitality OPERA Clou
Ascend Hotel Collection Adds Three Boutique Hotels to its Portfolio
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—The Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. added three new properties to its global portfolio of resort, boutique, and historic hotels
CardFree Launches Geo-Location Solution: CardFree Concierge
SAN FRANCISCO—CardFree is launching CardFree Concierge—a suite of solutions from geo-location for poolside ordering to enhanced in-room ordering, tailored guest experiences whi
JLL: The Evolution of the All-Inclusive Resort Segment
CHICAGO—Originally created to cater to the cost-conscious adult traveler in the 1950s, the all-inclusive resort segment has undergone a transformation over the past two decades.
Pelham Hotel Announces Interior Renovation Completion
NEW ORLEANS—The 65-room Pelham Hotel in downtown New Orleans announced the completion of an extensive interior renovation, including a redesign of the lobby, guestrooms and bathr
Changes for the Better: GF Hotels & Resorts’ Presidents on Smart Growth Using Talent, Systems, and Processes
Among the management companies featured in April 2022 is GF Hotels & Resorts, which recently promoted John Rubino and Vineet Nayyar to assume the presidency of the company’s
Microsoft Industry Advisor Dave Moore on Innovating the Travel and Hospitality Space
Dave Moore is part of Microsoft’s U.S. marketing and operations team, serving as the company’s travel and hospitality industry advisor. His goal is to act as a subject matter e