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Despite strong demand, Miami Beach operators face tightening margins due to misaligned policies and lack of coordination between tourism stakeholders.
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Trust and Rewards Top the List of What Matters Most to Travelers, New Choice Hotels International Research Shows
Survey of 2,142 travelers shows 83% prioritize trust over price, with rewards programs and thoughtful service gestures driving value perceptions more than basic amenities.
Transforming Hotel F&B with Mobility-Driven Operations
American Liberty Hospitality reports 10-15% F&B revenue increases and 10-20% faster service after deploying mobile POS across five properties.
By Shiji's Editorial Team, Shiji Group, Shiji
Mentoring The Next-Gen Hospitality Superstars
A hospitality veteran reflects on his early career at Marriott Griffin Gate, emphasizing the importance of developing raw talent rather than dismissing inexperienced workers.
By Doug Kennedy, President of the Kennedy Training Network, Kennedy Training Network (KTN)
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
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront
Dreamscape takes over the 153-room riverfront property in downtown Bradenton effective March 24, expanding its Marriott portfolio.
Island Hospitality Management Assumes Management of Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto
Island Hospitality Management takes over the 138-suite property in Silicon Valley, expanding their West Coast portfolio with a tech-focused extended-stay hotel.
OTH Hotels Resorts Continues East Coast Expansion with Two Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Hotels
Virginia-based management company adds 400 rooms through Courtyard and Wyndham properties, bringing its portfolio to 18 hotels.
Score big during FIFA World Cup 2026: How hotels can maximise revenue with Mobile Ordering
IRIS promotes mobile ordering solutions for hotels to maximize F&B revenue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America.
By Graham Rushin, VP Sales & Marketing, IRIS
Canada hotels report performance gains in February
Manitoba led provincial gains with 16% RevPAR growth, while Vancouver and Toronto showed mixed results across key metrics.
The Vanderpump Hotel Opening May 2026 in Las Vegas
The Cromwell will undergo a complete transformation into a 188-room boutique property featuring Vanderpump's signature "industrial romantic" design aesthetic.
A Paid Vacation for Congress. A $0 Paycheck for TSA.
Congressional inaction on DHS funding threatens to leave TSA officers unpaid while causing significant airport delays for travelers.
Avion Hospitality Expands Dallas–Fort Worth Presence with Management of Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
Avion takes over management of the 397-room conference hotel from Highline Hospitality, expanding its portfolio to 40 properties.
MGM Resorts’ Community Water Investment Now Saving 7 Million Gallons Annually at Employee Homes
MGM Resorts' $500,000 employee rebate program with Southern Nevada Water Authority achieves 7 million gallons in annual household water savings.
Sedona’s Lodging Market: Resilience and Pricing Power
HVS analysis shows Sedona's hotel market has stabilized after pandemic volatility, with strong pricing power supported by supply constraints and diverse leisure demand.
By Zabada Abouelhana, Project Manager in the HVS St. Louis office, HVS
SCP Hotels Expands Epic Experiences with Personalized, Nature-Led Journeys
SCP Hotels launches nature-focused experience programs at four properties, featuring sunrise paddleboarding in Oregon and volcanic exploration in Hawaii.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March
CoStar data shows U.S. RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year, with San Francisco leading gains at 64.4% due to the Game Developers Conference.
Concord Hospitality Enters 2026 with Expansion of its Full-Service Management Portfolio with new Openings and Management Agreement Across the U.S.
Concord opened Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic and assumed management of South Shore Harbour Resort, with three lifestyle properties joining its Opus Collection.
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
HVS reports strong luxury hotel performance and growing investor confidence, with cap rates stabilizing at 8-8.5% and high hopes for FIFA World Cup 2026 impact.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
AHLA issues statement on the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus
AHLA supports the new bipartisan congressional caucus and highlights the industry's No Room for Trafficking training initiative.