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May 1, 2023

Choice Hotels International 67th Owner & Franchisee Convention Concludes, Setting the Roadmap For Franchisee Growth Through 2023 and Beyond

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) concluded its 67th Annual Convention in Las Vegas last week with new brand announcements, award recognition for top hotels in Choice's global portfolio, and a clear vision for continued growth and success in the year ahead – reflecting Choice's strategy of strengthening its entire system with new hotels entering and reinvesting in the guest experience following its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas.

May 1, 2023

Marriott International Global Headquarters Profiled in Fortune

Fortune’s CFO Daily recently profiled Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development in a piece about Marriott’s brand-new global headquarters. Leeny led Fortune on a behind-the-scenes tour of the building.

April 25, 2023

Meyer Jabara Hotels Adds Top Performing Holiday Inn Express Aiken to its Growing Portfolio

Meyer Jabara Hotels has been selected by Miami-based Pappas Hotels to manage the 95-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Aiken, S.C. The limited-service hotel without food and beverage is a top performer in the IHG portfolio. This deal marks the fourth Holiday Inn Express to be managed by MJH and its third hotel in South Carolina.

Aiken, South Carolina, United States

Opinion Article

April 20, 2023

Independent Hotels Have Largely Shed 'Inferiority Complex'

Between the 1950s and the year 2000, hotel owners wishing to expand business beyond their local community had two options.

By Thomas Magnuson, Co-Founder & CEO Magnuson Hotels, Magnuson Hotels

April 19, 2023

Visa Progress in India Results in 50% Reduction in Applicant Wait Times

Wait times for U.S. visitor visas among applicants in India, a top source of visitors to the United States, declined rapidly in recent weeks—dropping from 669 days in mid-March to 337 days in early April.

U.S. Travel Association

April 18, 2023

Customers Give Hotels ‘5 Stars’ as Guest Satisfaction With the Industry Surges, ACSI Data Show

Good news for the travel industry: Not only are folks giving in to wanderlust again, but they’re enjoying all the accommodations along the way.

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)

April 14, 2023

U.S. Travel Applauds Federal Return-to-Work Plan, Encourages Admin to Set Timeline

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s new guidance for federal employees to return to in-person work:

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Opinion Article

April 12, 2023

Hotel Conversions to Residential Use Heat Up

As economy and budget hotels are nearing the end of their economic life, some properties are finding new capital for renovations from buyers seeking to convert properties to residential use. In this article, we provide a sample list of hotels that have gone through this metamorphosis.

By Rodney Clough and Koby Kearney

Opinion Article

March 22, 2023

Data Security and Privacy in Hospitality – Who’s Paying the Bill?

One of the most valuable assets of a hotel brand is information – detailed personal information about guests at their hotels, participants in their loyalty programs, and visitors to their websites. This information allows hotel brands to focus on creating guest loyalty, acquiring potential guests, engaging in effective marketing, expanding market share, and creating properties and services that entice and satisfy hotel guests. Because of this, hotel brands have long contended that they “own” hotel guest data and have unencumbered rights to use it, without respect to the interests of hotel owners and even the guests themselves.

By Robert Braun, Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP, JMM

March 16, 2023

Travel Managers Weigh In on Business Travel’s Outlook for 2023

A majority of U.S. corporate travel buyers expect their company’s business travel to ramp up and return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. Despite concerns about inflation and rising prices, only one in five travel managers say their companies have begun to limit business travel. Since the onset of the pandemic, however, demands on travel managers’ time and priorities have grown, including addressing traveler needs, conducting data analysis, and the increasing challenge to balance cost savings with the business traveler experience.

March 3, 2023

hihotels by Hospitality International Launches Advisory Council

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the formation of its first-ever Advisory Council. The group is comprised of five franchisees, a vendor representative and President & CEO Chris Guimbellot (representing the corporate team).

Hospitality International Inc

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March 3, 2023

International Travel, Multigenerational Trips Popular This Spring Break

More Americans are heading abroad this Spring Break. AAA booking data shows international travel this season is up 30% over 2022. Many families are also taking multigenerational vacations. A new AAA survey shows more than 40% of U.S. adults with Spring Break plans are traveling with three generations.

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February 27, 2023

Blooming this spring: Duo travel, city breaks, and relaxing poolside

Winter might not be completely over yet, but with temperatures starting to rise and the days getting longer – US travelers are already planning their spring break getaways. When it comes to locations, historic cities, small beach towns, and adventure fueled destinations are inciting wanderlust for US guests this spring1.

February 22, 2023

BOLD by Wyndham Hits the Accelerator, Signs Nearly 20 Hotels in Just Over Six Months

Since launching last summer, Wyndham’s BOLD by Wyndham program, which stands for Black Owners and Lodging Developers, has signed nearly 20 hotels across the U.S.

February 21, 2023

AAA Unveils Top Diamond Designated Hotels and Restaurants of 2022

AAA unveils the 5-Diamond and 4-Diamond properties of 2022. These hotels and restaurants represent the best of the best in lodging and dining.

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February 2, 2023

Sonesta Announces the Addition of 74 Franchised Hotels in 2022

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hospitality company in the U.S., announced that during 2022 it added 74 properties to its franchised portfolio. The new properties further expand Sonesta’s global presence and include more than 8,500 guest rooms.

February 1, 2023

hihotels by Hospitality International Announces 2022 Award Winners

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 awards. These six properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s standards of operations last year.

Hospitality International Inc

January 31, 2023

Sentral Acquires Align Residential, More than Doubling Management Footprint Across the U.S.

Sentral, the leading full-service management company offering any length of stay, today announced its acquisition of Align Residential, the dynamic national management firm specializing in innovative residential experiences. The acquisition expands the number of Sentral communities to 40, and the company's network to 15 U.S. cities. Sentral now manages over 10,000 apartment units with a combined value of $5 billion.

January 26, 2023

onefinestay Launches High-End, Flexible Monthly Rentals in New York

onefinestay, the world’s leading luxury private rental brand, has launched monthly stays in New York with 16 homes available to book and many more being added over the coming months. As the first luxury hospitality brand offering fully furnished leases with all utilities included along with onefinestay’s dedicated concierge service* and guest support, the new collection will be the first of its kind in the Big Apple. Through onefinestay’s concierge services, guests will have the opportunity to add on additional services including housekeeping, private chefs, in-home spa treatments and much more. The introduction of monthly stays and longer in New York further complements the brand’s west coast offering, where medium term rentals have long been a favorite among LA’s holidaymakers and filmmakers alike.

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January 24, 2023

JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® Announces 5th Edition of The HMA & Franchise Agreement Handbook

The Global Hospitality Group® of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce publication of the 5th edition of The HMA & Franchise Agreement Handbook, a guide for hotel owners, developers, investors and operators considering a hotel management agreement (HMA) or franchise agreement, or dealing with the challenges of termination of one.