Budgeting for 2026: A Strategic Approach for Hoteliers
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Budgeting for 2026: A Strategic Approach for Hoteliers

Budget season isn’t just about numbers—it’s about vision. As a hotel finance executive, I have found that success in 2026 will come down to discipline, collaboration, and clarity. Hoteliers face a marketplace defined by uncertainty: shifting demand ...

Paul Isaacson
Paul Isaacson
Chief Financial Officer
Hospitality America
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Paul Isaacson
by Paul Isaacson
10 September 2025Hospitality AmericaManagement Companies
Budgeting for 2026: A Strategic Approach for Hoteliers
Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company
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Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company

Engaging a professional hotel management company can be a wise strategy to leverage operational expertise, benefit from brand recognition, and enhance market competitiveness. However, many owners are unaware of the significant risks these agreements...

Stephen Rushmore
Stephen Rushmore
Creator of the Hotel Valuation Methodology and Founder of HVS
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Stephen Rushmore
by Stephen Rushmore
8 August 2025Hotel Valuation SoftwareManagement Companies
Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company
Owner’s Priority- The Most Important Provision in a Hotel Management Contract Fee Structure
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Owner’s Priority- The Most Important Provision in a Hotel Management Contract Fee Structure

In hotel management agreements, the alignment of interests between hotel owners and operators is often more theoretical than practical. Operators typically earn a base management fee tied to a percentage of gross revenue and an incentive management ...

Stephen Rushmore
Stephen Rushmore
Creator of the Hotel Valuation Methodology and Founder of HVS
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Stephen Rushmore
by Stephen Rushmore
9 July 2025Hotel Valuation SoftwareManagement Companies
Owner’s Priority- The Most Important Provision in a Hotel Management Contract Fee Structure
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Strategies for Seasonal Impact

In hospitality, seasonality isn’t just a footnote in the budget—it’s often the main storyline. Whether it’s summer vacationers filling oceanfront suites, fall group travel spiking occupancy, or citywide events creating compression across an entire m...

John Hirt
John Hirt
Vice President of Operations, Newport Hospitality Group
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by John Hirt
24 June 2025Newport Hospitality GroupManagement Companies
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Why Hoteliers are Embracing Next-Gen Tech AI, Augmented Reality
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Why Hoteliers are Embracing Next-Gen Tech AI, Augmented Reality

In today’s hospitality landscape, technology isn’t just a support function — it’s a strategic asset that’s transforming how hotel operators connect with guests and operate more efficiently. As an owner/ operator of 45 hotels across the U.S., we are ...

Ted Jabara
Ted Jabara
SVP Technical Services at Meyer Jabara Hotels
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Ted Jabara
by Ted Jabara
24 June 2025Meyer JabaraManagement Companies
Why Hoteliers are Embracing Next-Gen Tech AI, Augmented Reality
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Understanding the Owner’s Perspective in Hotel Management Contract Negotiations

For many hotel owners, entering into a hotel management agreement (HMA) is one of the most consequential decisions they will make. While these contracts define the operational relationship between the owner and the operator, their long-term financia...

Stephen Rushmore
Stephen Rushmore
Creator of the Hotel Valuation Methodology and Founder of HVS
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by Stephen Rushmore
13 June 2025Hotel Valuation SoftwareManagement Companies
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Connect, Curate, Customize: Teamwork and Technology Turn Outdoor Experiences into Unforgettable Adventures
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Connect, Curate, Customize: Teamwork and Technology Turn Outdoor Experiences into Unforgettable Adventures

As summer travel trends shift, one truth remains: the more personalized and immersive the experience, the more likely guests are to return. In today’s uncertain marketplace, travelers are booking later and staying for shorter periods, often Thursday...

Bailie Sonnentag
Bailie Sonnentag
Director of Sales, Northwest Arkansas, for Hospitality America
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Bailie Sonnentag
by Bailie Sonnentag
10 June 2025Hospitality AmericaManagement Companies
Connect, Curate, Customize: Teamwork and Technology Turn Outdoor Experiences into Unforgettable Adventures
How to Avoid the Frankenstein Strategy When Creating a New Hotel?
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How to Avoid the Frankenstein Strategy When Creating a New Hotel?

Assembling a dream hotel and putting together the different parts—planning, concept, branding—comes with a lot of vision. But what if you end up creating a Frankenstein monster?

Àlvaro Moreno
Àlvaro Moreno
Co-Founder at SODÅ | Hotel Management Platform
Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam
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by Àlvaro Moreno
28 May 2025Australian Hospitality Alumni Network VietnamManagement Companies
How to Avoid the Frankenstein Strategy When Creating a New Hotel?
Creating Hospitality Cohesion with 90 Global Projects
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Creating Hospitality Cohesion with 90 Global Projects

In a world increasingly defined by diversity and cultural exchange, the hospitality industry stands as a bridge connecting people from all walks of life. Travelers seek experiences across the globe, and the concept of creating hospitality cohesion i...

Grey Poplin
Grey Poplin
Global Brand Manager at Valor Hospitality Partners
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Grey Poplin
by Grey Poplin
28 April 2025Valor HospitalityManagement Companies
Creating Hospitality Cohesion with 90 Global Projects