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.
Operations & Strategy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After a Year of Growth Across Multiple Segments, Choice Hotels is the Challenger Brand in Upscale and Growth Leader in Extended Stay
As a legacy leader in upper midscale and midscale, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world—made a series of strategic moves to position itself as the challenger brand to watch in upscale and the growth leader in extended stay. From the grand opening of the first Everhome Suites and opening of the 65th Cambria Hotel, to the brand relaunch of Suburban Studios and the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas, the Choice Hotels portfolio expanded in 2022 to 22 brands and nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. The breadth of Choice Hotels brands across multiple segments provides a wide variety of options for developers looking to expand their portfolio of hotels.
CCPA, CPRA and the changing privacy landscape
The protection of customer data is a crucial component of every hotelier’s digital strategy. Given the recent passage of new legal provisions in California, online privacy concerns are more important than ever. What are the new measures, and how will they impact the hospitality business? Here’s what you need to know.
Sonesta Expands Select-Service Segment Footprint With Launch Of “Sonesta Essential”
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the debut of Sonesta Essential, a new Upper-Midscale Select-Service segment brand which is now available to franchise in the U.S.
Coast Hotels to expand USA footprint, completes acquisition of master franchise agreement
Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a master franchise agreement inclusive of all existing franchised hotels from Coast Hotels USA, LLC.
Highs, Lows and Some In-Between: 2022 in Review
What a year. 2022 was a mix of setbacks and recovery, coupled with seemingly contradictory economic and consumer data.
By Jamie Mageau and Aaron Szyf
How To... Decorate for the holidays
Perfectly wrapped gifts, sparkling lights and lush garlands — the holiday season is upon us. The best part? Decorating, of course! Evoking fond memories of childhood and time spent with loved ones, the magic of the holidays is often intertwined with getting your home ready to experience the celebrations of the season. Fortunately for us (and our future holiday-scapes), we have Amber Lanwermeyer, social media director at St. Louis Union Station, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Aimbridge Hospitality Expands Select Service Division, Assumes Management of Three Extended Stay Hotels Owned by Three Wall Capital
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, continues to expand its portfolio with the addition of three extended stay properties to its Select Service division. Conveniently located near airports in Mississippi, Virginia and Wisconsin, the properties were recently acquired by Three Wall Capital and bring 296 keys under Aimbridge Hospitality management.
Edgewater Acquires the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia
Edgewater Group LLC, a multidisciplinary real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia to join Edgewater’s growing portfolio of assets in the hospitality, retail, office and residential spaces. The property was purchased by 125 West Lamar LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edgewater Valley Forge Fund III LP, an affiliate of Edgewater Group LLC.
Hotels Could Struggle as Prices Outpace Paycheck
With both savings declining and income growth slowing, the American economy is in for some harsh reality heading into 2023.
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an $11 million-dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. This renovation enriches the guest experience and further establishes the hotel as a leader in the Northern Virginia market. This includes a newly renovated lobby, a modernized fitness center, two new junior ballrooms, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a new restaurant and cocktail lounge - Tandem. The 16-story hotel located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive is owned by Lakewood Hotel Group and managed by Marriott International, Inc.
NHLA Hotel Tech Conference to Showcase React Mobile 2.0 Employee Safety Devices
Members of the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Assn. will flock to Black Fire Innovation this week to attend the 2nd Annual Hotel Tech Conference on Nov. 30th. The event will give hotel, resort and casino operators continuing education on trending topics and the opportunity to see the latest technology innovations – including React Mobile 2.0, an employee safety solution that delivers the fastest response times, highest panic button reliability and beacon location accuracy.
New Travel Data: AvantStay Shares Latest Booking Trends
AvantStay, a leading Short-Term-Rental (STR) brand with 1,500+ vacation homes across the country, has launched its new Trends page, sharing the latest booking data for travel. Here are a few of the most recent October booking trends:
React Mobile to Showcase its NEW Employee Safety Solution at OHLA Conference
Ohio hoteliers will “Dream Big” as they participate in the 2022 Ohio Hotel & Lodging Assn. Conference & Gala, to be held November 21 and 22 at the Hyatt Regency here. The reimaged conference, presented by Morgan Stanley, will feature immersive educational sessions on trending topics, including conversations on innovation and technology. In addition, a new, all day Exhibitor Marketplace will be held today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. that will enable attendees to connect one on one with leaders in the tech space — such as OHLA Allied Member React Mobile, that will showcase hospitality’s most responsive, reliable, and self-managing panic button solution.
New Super 8® Candle Collection Smells Like an Epic Road Trip
Road trips come and go, but lovers of the open road can rejoice this holiday season. Super 8 by Wyndham, one of the world’s largest economy hotel brands and trusted roadside companion, is launching a limited-edition candle collection, Scents of the Open Road, featuring eight scented candles that smell — collectively — like a road trip.