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October 4, 2023

A Better Choice: Why Big Hotel Chains Need to Play Fair With Small Business Owners

When the Patel family opened a hotel in Dickinson, North Dakota in 2007, they agreed that brand recognition offered by a large franchise chain would be a valuable trade-off to operating independently. After careful analysis, they chose to operate their family hotel as a Quality Inn and Suites with Choice Hotel International Inc. (Choice Hotels). This is similar to the decisions being made by thousands of entrepreneurs each year to become franchisees of large brands instead of working as independent small business owners.

By Laura Lee Blake, President and CEO of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, AAHOA

October 4, 2023

Three JMBM Partners Recognized by EB5 Investors Magazine

JMBM is pleased to announce that partners Jim Butler, Catherine DeBono Holmes and David Sudeck have been named to EB5 Investors Magazine’s Top 15 Corporate and Securities Attorneys list for 2023.

October 4, 2023

POLL: Union’s proposed homeless policy will deter 72% of Americans from booking LA hotel rooms

More than seven in ten Americans would be deterred from booking a hotel room in Los Angeles if hotels there are forced to house homeless people next to paying guests. That’s according to a new national poll commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.

October 2, 2023

Charlestowne Hotels to Manage The H Hotel

Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, today announces its continued expansion in the Midwest with the management takeover of The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan—its first property in the state and seventh in the region.

Charlestowne Hotels

Midland, Michigan, United States

October 2, 2023

Aligned Hospitality Management Expands Presence in Arizona and Continues Rapid Portfolio Growth with the Addition of Key Properties

Aligned Hospitality Management has expanded its presence in Arizona and continued its rapid growth by adding two properties to its portfolio. This expansion not only underlines the company's growing footprint in the Arizona market but also underscores the continued trust owners have in Aligned's expertise and third-party management capabilities. With these portfolio additions, Aligned manages nearly 20 properties across various markets.

Aligned Hospitality Management

Arizona, United States

September 29, 2023

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants To Manage Hilton Chicago Northbrook

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced today that it continues to grow the company’s expanding portfolio with the addition of another hotel in the metropolitan Chicago market. Maverick founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.

Maverick Hotels & Restaurants

Chicago, Illinois, United States

September 27, 2023

U.S. Travel to Induct Elliott L. Ferguson, II, Peter Herschend Into Travel Industry's Hall of Leaders

Travel industry leaders Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC, and Peter F. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Enterprises, will be honored as the 2023 inductees into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, the organization announced Tuesday.

U.S. Travel Association

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

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September 21, 2023

Federal Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy $140 Million Per Day

A federal government shutdown is estimated to cost the U.S. travel economy as much as $140 million a day, according to new analysis for the U.S. Travel Association—underscoring the dire consequences of Congress failing to pass a short-term extension by September 30.

U.S. Travel Association

September 19, 2023

Travel Works for Detroit – the Latest Roadshow Stop on our National Advocacy Tour

Travel is far more than a means to reach destinations; it's a dynamic force that propels economies forward and powers nearly every industry and community across the United States.

U.S. Travel Association

September 18, 2023

First Hospitality Expands Reach with Acquisition of Hostmark Hospitality Group

First Hospitality, a national hotel management and development company, is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire the majority of the hotel management agreements of Hostmark Hospitality Group, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. This strategic move significantly expands First Hospitality's geographic presence, augments its collection of restaurants and bars, and promises to bring added benefits to its expanded portfolio, which will include more than 70 hotels nationwide.

First Hospitality

September 14, 2023

Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners (HREP), has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown. The 131-room, extended-stay hotel, which is HHP’s eleventh property, is located in Eatontown, NJ in close proximity to the Jersey Shore beaches, major hospital systems, sports complexes and universities. The hotel is also located near Fort Monmouth, a decommissioned army base that is in the process of undergoing a transformational redevelopment.

Highline Hospitality Partners

Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

September 14, 2023

MCR Acquires the Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark

MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark, a five-story, 150-room hotel built in 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Closed with new financing in place, the hotel was purchased at a 20% discount to MCR’s estimated replacement cost. This is the company’s sixth hotel in North Carolina and its first Canopy by Hilton hotel.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

September 13, 2023

Hotel Equities Throws Full Support Behind American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

Hotel Equities, a leader in hotel ownership, management, and development, proudly affirms its commitment to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). There is no more important organization representing our industry and the issues that matter. As members of the AHLA, we recognize their critical role in championing our industry's collective success and advocating for our shared interests.

Hotel Equities and AH&LA

September 11, 2023

NHS Marks 40 Managed Hotels with Latest Additions in North Dakota

National Hospitality Services (NHS), a hotel management company based in Fargo, ND, and an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), is excited to announce that with its latest addition of two North Dakota hotels the company has reached a milestone achievement of 40 hotels under management across the United States. The NHS portfolio is comprised of over 20 brands, spanning 15 different states.

National Hospitality Services (NHS)

September 7, 2023

Hotel Management Company Investments in Staffing, Maintenance and Renovations Reflected in Overall Guest Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

After several years of incredibly challenging business conditions, which caused much of the hospitality industry to scale back on capital expenditures, hotel management companies have started making serious investments in renovations, maintenance and staffing. According to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark,SM released today, those investments are paying off in the form of strong satisfaction scores for quality of the guest room and staff service.

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September 6, 2023

Brick Hospitality Debuts With New Executive Appointments

Brick Hospitality, a San Diego-based hotel management company is proud to announce its launch and its newly appointed group of expertise-driven leaders. The company is led by an all-star executive team with experienced hospitality professionals who specialize in acquisitions, hotel development and design, hotel renovations and openings, sales and marketing, revenue management, food and beverage and more.

Brick Hospitality

August 31, 2023

First Hospitality to Operate Lively Hotel

First Hospitality, national hotel operations and development company, assumed management and operations of the Lively Hotel in Oklahoma City, further advancing the company’s growth into larger urban city destinations.

First Hospitality

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

August 31, 2023

Highgate Appointed to Manage Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, has been selected by Continental Assets Management to manage Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay. This marks Highgate’s’ first property on Kauai and its 12th property in Hawaii, including the notable ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and The Twin Fin, Oahu.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.

Hawaii, United States

August 31, 2023

Proposed DOL Overtime Changes Would Harm Hotels, Hurt Workers

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today after the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposal to increase the minimum salary threshold for employees to qualify as salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees (and therefore exempt from overtime pay requirements) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposal also would automatically update the threshold every three years. This would be the second increase imposed by DOL in less than 5 years. Employees who fail to qualify for the FLSA’s “white collar” exemption must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a given workweek, which can limit managerial and worker development opportunities, such as remote work, travel, and career development.

August 30, 2023

Remington Hospitality Assumes Management Of Senna House, Scottsdale AZ

Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announced its agreement to manage operations at Senna House Hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona, marking the company’s first property in Scottsdale and fourth in Arizona. The collaboration also underscores Remington's ongoing expansion into the lifestyle hotel sector. This is Remington’s second partnership with hotel owner OpWest Partners, a multi-disciplined investment and development firm focusing on real estate and lifestyle assets.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States