roommaster Software has announced the official launch of its redesigned website, showcasing the company’s evolution into a comprehensive, all-in-one hospitality technology platform. The new digital presence reflects roommaster’s commitment to simplifying hotel operations through unified technology solutions designed specifically for independent hotels, inns, resorts, and management groups.
Beyond Compliance: The Business Case for Accessible Events
In today’s global business landscape, creating events that are truly accessible isn’t just a matter of checking a box. It’s a fundamental business imperative. By intentionally designing experiences that welcome everyone, organizations can unlock new opportunities, drive deeper engagement, and build a reputation as an industry leader. For event planners,...
L.A. passed a $30 minimum wage for tourism workers. Then came the warring ballot measures
It’s the summer of the burn-it-down ballot measure in Los Angeles. For the past three months, labor unions and business groups have been locked in a protracted fight over a law, approved by the City Council in May, hiking the minimum wage for hotel employees and workers at Los Angeles...
A Hotel is Not a Destination – It’s an Entry Point
For the longest time, hotels have been the main centers of gravity in the hospitality industry. Everything is changing nowadays as people invest more and more in experiences instead of places. This whole concept of Experience Economy is making the last generations, like Millennials and Gen Z, spend more on...
GLō® Best Western Debuts in the Bronx, Expanding its Presence in New York City
BWH Hotels, the global hospitality enterprise comprised of WorldHotelsTM, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, is proud to announce the opening of the GLō Best Western Bronx, a 72-room, newly constructed hotel located in the heart of the Bronx in New York City. The property joins the rapidly...
STR Weekly Insights: 17-23 August 2025
In the week ending 23 August 2025, U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 1.3%, marking the third consecutive weekly decrease and 10th decline in the past 12 weeks. Occupancy drove the retreat, but average daily rate (ADR) also dipped (-0.2%). Like in the past several weeks, the aggregate...
JTB Corp. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Northstar Travel Group from EagleTree Capital
Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), a leading B2B travel industry events, media and information services company, today announced that JTB Corp. (“JTB”), one of Japan’s leading travel solutions providers, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Northstar from investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital and its co-investors. As part of the...
U.S. hotel performance for July 2025
The U.S. hotel industry showed negative year-over-year performance results, according to July 2025 data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Turns Up the Volume on Luxe Audio with New Devialet Sound Partnership
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, world-renowned hospitality brand and one of Accor’s leading luxury brands are setting a new standard for sound across Fairmont’s 96 hotels and resorts globally through a newly curated partnership with Devialet. The global leader in luxury sound technology will further elevate Fairmont’s signature guest experience, with...
The Marriott Vacation Clubs™ Experiences Continued Growth in Bali Vacation Offerings
The Marriott Vacation Clubs plans to unveil 32 new apartments as part of the Marriott’s Bali Nusa Dua Terrace expansion in early 2026. The new accommodations include 16 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments, all featuring fully equipped kitchens and private plunge pools. Owners, Members and guests will also enjoy access...