Month: May 2025

If hotel management were football, your brand would be your crest – the reason your fans come to the stadium, what moves them, the pedigree of your club or the pride of a nation. It’s more than just a logo or tagline; it’s the reason guests choose your hotel –...

Following two weeks of year-over-year (YoY) growth, U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 2.7% for the week ending 10 May. The decline was primarily on occupancy, which was down 2.3 percentage points (ppts). Average daily rate (ADR) dropped a modest 0.6%. The weekend (Friday & Saturday) showed the largest...

Marriott International, Inc. is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2025 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brings together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding individuals, teams...

Enterprise hotels operate at a level where fragmented technology leads to operational slowdowns, missed revenue opportunities, and inconsistent guest experiences. With numerous hotel tech solutions available, selecting the right combination can be overwhelming. However, when systems align with your business goals, they unlock smarter operations and sustainable growth.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown in Tribeca unveils The Greenwich Collection and The Trinity Collection as the latest phase of the hotel’s continued reimagination. The four updated two-bedroom suites are designed by award-winning interior architect Bill Rooney and his team Bill Rooney Studio, Inc. These suites are revealed as...

If you’ve been working in the hospitality industry for any time, I’m sure you’ve experienced the huge shifts and changes in the way that hotels operate, in how consumers select where to travel and stay, and how they prefer to book their hotel.

This week, members of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) – the leading voice of the U.S. hotel industry – traveled from across the country to meet with congressional leaders and discuss pressing legislative priorities vital for the hospitality sector. During the ongoing Budget Reconciliation and tax negotiations, more...

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is advancing its disability inclusion efforts with a contribution of S$400,000 to global non-profit organisation Save the Children. This initiative is funded by CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, under its CapitaLand...

There is a new on-trend destination for urban explorers, for business nomads and for all those seeking something out of the ordinary. The NYX Hotel Berlin Köpenick by Leonardo Hotels, which enjoys a waterfront location at the heart of Berlin’s fashionable Köpenick district directly opposite Köpenick Palace, is scheduled to...

Gaylord Hotels and Marriott International announce today’s opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, the first-ever Gaylord Hotels property in California and the sixth in the brand’s portfolio. This significant addition to the West Coast expands and enhances the premium meetings and experiences brand’s footprint. Developed in partnership with...