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May 4, 2022

Choice Hotels Recognizes Franchisee Resilience And Chart How To 'GO' Into Next Era Of Growth At 66th Annual Convention

Embarking on its next era of growth and success, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, is kicking off its 66th annual convention today in Las Vegas with more than 5,000 hotel owners, general managers and staff in attendance. Appropriately themed "GO," the three-day event will spotlight the countless stories of franchisee resilience and determination over the last few years, as well as the company's vision for the future of the business.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

April 29, 2022

Choice Hotels Awards MainStay Suites Franchise Agreements To Its Largest Privately Owned Extended Stay Franchisee

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded two MainStay Suites franchise agreements to longtime Choice franchisee and multi-unit developer Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc. The latest signings add to Gulf Coasts' growing portfolio of extended stay properties, which now total 39 hotels and make them the largest privately owned extended stay franchisee in the Choice system.

Kansas, United States

Opinion Article

April 26, 2022

More Humor - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

“Bloating and nausea,” was the reply when I asked for the patient’s symptoms. Once I arrived at the Pasadena Hilton, I learned that, besides bloating and nausea, the guest was suffering hot and cold flashes, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and blurred vision.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

Opinion Article

April 19, 2022

More Worries - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

At the end of a visit, a guest showed me her credit card. I wrote its number at the bottom of my medical record form. Seeing this, the guest frowned

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

Opinion Article

April 15, 2022

Waterparks Riding a Recovery Wave in 2022

After two years of pandemic concerns that saw many waterparks remain closed throughout 2020 and suffer continued disruption in 2021, 2022 is anticipated to be a pivot back to normal for the industry. As vaccines are now widely available and COVID becomes endemic, waterparks are poised to capitalize on pent-up demand and return to pre-COVID performance levels. While 2021 saw robust growth in pricing at many properties, 2022 will see the industry open a number of expansions and new developments. Several large-scale projects will alter the waterpark landscape at both indoor and outdoor waterparks and continue to encourage properties to innovate and update to keep market share. A number of larger developments are planned for 2023 and beyond at waterparks and surf parks throughout North America.

By David Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC, is President of Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA)

Opinion Article

April 11, 2022

Why You Get Sick, Part 2 - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

Last week I explained the wrong reasons guests give for getting sick. Here are the correct ones. You get sick because:

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

April 7, 2022

Survey: 84% of Business Travelers Expect to Attend Conferences, Conventions or Trade Shows in Next Six Months

Key findings from a new survey reveal that 84% of business travelers expect to take at least one trip to attend conferences, conventions or trade shows in the next six months. The Quarterly Business Travel Tracker also revealed that, while less than one in 10 U.S. business travelers are uncertain if they would travel in the next six months, the top reason for uncertainty was that meetings and events are not occurring. Corporate policies restricting business travel was the second-highest reason for uncertainty.

U.S. Travel Association

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Opinion Article

April 1, 2022

Why You Get Sick - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

When I walk into a hotel room, guests often tell me why they fell ill. They also blame themselves. In both cases they’re usually wrong.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

March 31, 2022

Motel 6 Unveils Top Pet-Friendly Road Trip Destinations Across The U.S.

Just in time for National Pet Day on April 11, Motel 6, proud sponsor of pets™, and BestPlaces have teamed up to help pet owners explore the country with their furry companions – many pets for the first time given the amount of time spent at home over the last two years.

March 30, 2022

hihotels Expands Reach of its Properties Through New Partnership with Getaroom

(ATLANTA, March 30, 2022) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce a partnership with Getaroom, which offers travelers access to competitive rates via its state-of-the-art hotel and lodging website and toll-free call center.

Hospitality International Inc

Opinion Article

March 25, 2022

Having the Proper Credentials - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

A Brazilian woman had suffered abdominal pain off and on, but her doctor in Rio had found nothing abnormal, so she flew to the US where the pain returned.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

March 22, 2022

Survey: 77% of Business Travelers, 64% of Workers Say Return of Business Travel More Important Than Ever

A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel.

Opinion Article

March 18, 2022

No Easy Way to Hollywood - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

There is no quick drive to Hollywood. I can take the freeway north through the San Fernando Valley, a twenty mile trip. Or I can take it east through downtown for nineteen miles. A direct route is eight miles, but that’s tedious stop-and-go on city streets. Taking the long way doesn’t necessarily mean an easy drive because the freeway is often but unpredictably jammed.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

Opinion Article

March 11, 2022

Laying Over - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

In the old days, airlines called me directly to care for crew laying over in Los Angeles. I enjoyed those visits because patients are mostly young and rarely seriously ill.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

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March 9, 2022

HHM Transitions Twenty-Five Premier Marriott and Hilton Hotels With Four New Institutional Clients

HHM has integrated 25 premium-branded, full service, select service, and extended stay hotels into its managed portfolio of 185 hotels from coast to coast. The newly added hotels come with long-term stable management agreements for nearly 4,000 rooms across various Marriott and Hilton brands. These properties are strategically located in and around existing HHM markets like Denver, Austin, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Chicago while adding hotels in new HHM markets such as Salt Lake City, Louisville, and Omaha.

March 9, 2022

Highgate Launches ‘Highgate Select’ Division

Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, announced today the launch of Highgate Select, a new division focused on differentiated management and development of select service, limited service and extended stay hotels.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.

Opinion Article

March 1, 2022

The Opposite of the Last Post: Things I don’t Say - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

Rest treats fatigue, but that’s all. I tell patients with minor illnesses to stay in bed only if that’s where they want to be.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

Opinion Article

February 22, 2022

Things I Say All the Time - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

Long experience has taught me that patients love to hear the following.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor

Opinion Article

February 7, 2022

Checking In at Resorts World Las Vegas with President Scott Sibella

Las Vegas is a barometer for the health of the global hospitality industry; with well over 150,000 rooms available every night in some truly gargantuan properties, it crushes most competitors. Not even a pandemic can halt this city’s growth apparently either.

By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Opinion Article

February 3, 2022

Neither Rain Nor Snow - The Life of a Hotel Doctor

My phone rang as I was driving to the Langham in Pasadena. Coris USA, a travel insurer, had another housecall. Since I was on the freeway, I couldn’t write, so I asked for the address, planning to collect the remaining information from the patient. I hate to be late, so I told the dispatcher I might not arrive for several hours.

By Mike Oppenheim, MD, Mike Oppenheim M.D. - The Hotel Doctor