Gravity Haus CEO Jim Deters explains how a local membership program generates higher margins than rooms, flattens seasonal revenue curves, and doubles as a direct distribution channel across 13 properties.
Select Registry named finalists across 11 award categories for the 2026 Craft Lodging Awards, with winners to be announced at the National Meeting Conference on November 10, 2026 in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
The AHLA Foundation's NRFT Survivor Fund hit a $10M milestone, with nearly 30% more grants awarded in 2026 to 16 organizations nationwide combating human trafficking.
Boston's Newbury Guest House used roommaster's cloud PMS, direct booking engine, and AI-powered revenue management to compete with major hotel chains after a 2020 acquisition.
Pennsylvania's House Bill 1286 mandates human trafficking awareness training for hotel, motel, and short-term rental employees, with refresher training every two years and compliance verification for third-party booking platforms.
GBTA welcomed House passage of the SAFEGUARDS Act and One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, which restore TSA security fee funding and reduce redundant international screening.
A Newport Hospitality Group VP of Capital Projects outlines how effective hotel capital planning goes beyond construction to protect asset value, guest experience, and long-term operational efficiency.
A narrative case study of an 180-room Atlantic coast hotel that lost roughly $12,000 annually for eight years due to linen diversion by a trusted housekeeping director, exposing the cost of single-person inventory control.
Rising legal exposure, health inspection failures, and leadership scandals illustrate why formal governance frameworks are now a strategic necessity for hotel operators of all sizes.
Marriott named Coca-Cola its global beverage partner across carbonated soft drinks, hydration, and functional beverages, with a phased rollout across guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, and events worldwide.
Conrad New York Downtown executive explores how concierges have evolved from gatekeepers to cultural curators who architect personalized experiences.
The Boca Raton's CEO explains how dividing a 1,000-room resort into five distinct hotels achieved Forbes Five-Star status and 20% ADR growth.
The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and AHLA, returns November 2–4, 2026 at Miami Beach Convention Center with speakers from Hilton, Accor, and Davidson Hospitality Group.
A personal essay arguing that the removal of front desk staff in favor of tablets and virtual agents strips hotels of their core hospitality value, citing real examples from U.S. properties.
AAHOA opposes California's AB 2721, which would require hotels to publicly disclose ICE and CBP reservations, citing legal liability, privacy concerns, and compliance burdens for small and independent owners.
AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta welcomed LA City Council amendments to the hotel minimum wage law, calling it necessary relief amid rising costs and declining travel demand.
Hospitality America shares how adopting Actabl's ProfitSword and Hotel Effectiveness across its Southeast portfolio cut GM admin hours, improved labor cost control, and boosted retention over 30 years.
A recap of Revinate's NAVIGATE 2026 conference in Phoenix, covering AI adoption strategies, the importance of clean guest data, and new product developments including automated call scoring.
YOTEL Washington DC trained staff and redesigned rooms with quiet areas and specialized lighting to accommodate neurodiverse guests.
Newport's hotels won top awards from Hyatt, Choice, and Wyndham, with some properties earning recognition for 8-10 consecutive years.