Bay Gardens Resorts Donates US$5,000 to CHTA's "One Caribbean" Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort
The Saint Lucian hotel group joins CHTA's regional fundraising effort to help Jamaica's small tourism businesses recover from Hurricane Melissa damage.
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Cloudbeds’ 2026 State of Independent Hotels Report Reveals Tightening Margins, Shifting Traveler Behavior, and Rising OTA Dominance
The report analyzed 90 million bookings across 180 countries, showing independent hotels lost ground to OTAs in 2025 with global RevPAR down 5.4%.
Blue Flag Capital Expands National Footprint with Four New Design-Forward Hotels Debuting Summer 2026
Blue Flag Capital will double its portfolio with four design-focused properties opening summer 2026 across Jackson Hole, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Greenport.
Blue Flag Capital and CMH
Choosing the Right Brand: When To Partner and When To Go Independent
The guide examines franchise costs versus performance benefits, using a Tucson case study where dropping a weak brand and going independent improved performance from 75% to 100% fair share.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
The Lawrence Hotel Announces Leadership Team Ahead of Summer 2026 Opening
The 120-room boutique property will be Lawrenceville's first full-service hotel, featuring two dining concepts and 6,000 square feet of event space.
Global expansion, independent spirit: collection brands from Accor and Ennismore unlock new opportunity
Accor operates 180+ collection brand hotels with 125+ in pipeline, targeting 65% growth by preserving property individuality while providing global scale.
Capstone Hotel Management and Marsden Group Merge to Form New Zealand's Largest Independent Hotel Platform
The merger creates a 45-property platform with 2,500+ rooms, combining Capstone's management expertise with Marsden's capital to compete with international operators.
Italy Access Advisory Launches to Guide International Investment in Italian Hospitality
The partnership targets international investors seeking entry to Italy's €1.4 billion hotel investment market, the highest in five years.
After 14 Years, BLLA’s Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Lands at Convene Hospitality Group and Sets Its Sights on a Bigger Conversation
BLLA's 14th annual conference partners with Convene to explore how boutique hospitality principles are expanding beyond traditional hotels into commercial real estate.
Charlestowne Hotels Expands National Footprint with Impactful Development Pipeline
Charlestowne Hotels announced eight development projects opening through 2028, including adaptive reuse properties in Santa Fe and Milwaukee, plus Tribute Portfolio hotels in Mississippi and Utah.
New Harcourt Collection Book Celebrates 40 Years of Harcourt Hotels and One Man’s Passion for Hospitality
Irish hotel group publishes coffee table book showcasing its five diverse properties across Ireland, England and Antigua under new unified brand.
Trademark Collection by Wyndham Marks Milestone, Surpasses 100 U.S. Hotels
The soft brand has doubled its U.S. portfolio in five years, reaching nearly 350 hotels globally with 100+ more in the pipeline.
Leveraging B2B Co-Marketing to Drive Enterprise SaaS Adoption in Underpenetrated Hospitality Sectors
The study analyzes how B2B partnerships between SaaS vendors reduce customer acquisition costs by 66.7% while accelerating technology adoption among independent hotels in developing markets.
Lighthouse launches Review Agent to help independent hotels boost OTA rankings and bookings as AI search reshapes travel discovery
Lighthouse's new tool aggregates reviews from Booking.com and Expedia with AI-powered response automation to help independent hotels improve visibility on search platforms.
Why Indie Hotels Need a North Star More Than Ever
The article argues independent hotels need clear strategic positioning beyond aesthetic appeal to compete effectively in an oversaturated boutique market.
By Sean Danson, Founder, CBO, Brand Architect, New Pantheon
Designing the Book-Inspired Travel: Thoughtful Objects for Story‑Inspired Travel
The article explores how hotels can enhance literary-themed stays through thoughtful design objects like bookmarks, stands, and eco-friendly accessories that support reading experiences.
roommaster to Exhibit at the 2026 Ocean City Spring Trade Expo
roommaster will showcase its PMS at the Mid Atlantic region's largest hospitality trade show, targeting independent hotel operators preparing for summer season.
Global Hotel Alliance Marks Strategic Expansion into Japan with the Signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
GHA adds 40+ Japanese hotels to its network through partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, gaining access to prime locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Okinawa.
Why staff thrive at The Headland Hotel
This Roundtable Roadshow podcast features The Headland Hotel's approach to staff development, with one employee who started at 14 and stayed throughout their career.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd