If you’ve ever stood in line at a hotel reception, you know how quickly excitement can turn into frustration. Guests arrive with bags, families and expectations – but a slow-moving queue at check-in is often the first impression they get. For hoteliers, this isn’t just an operational issue. It’s a...
RMS joins as a pioneering partner to integrate with SiteMinder’s Smart Platform
RMS, the leading hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has announced a new strategic partnership with SiteMinder to deliver seamless integration with its next-generation revenue platform.
OTH Hotels Resorts to manage The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton In Lynchburg, Virginia
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality management company with an asset portfolio exceeding $775 million, has been entrusted to assume management of The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. This iconic architectural landmark, located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, has long been regarded as a cornerstone of...
IHG announces first Regent resort in Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open the first Regent-branded resort in Japan with the launch of Regent Karuizawa, a new onsen retreat scheduled to open in 2028.
107-Key Aloft Istanbul Karaköy Opens
Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, has made its debut in Istanbul with the opening of Aloft Istanbul Karaköy. The opening marks the brand’s second hotel in Türkiye and brings Aloft Hotels’s unique blend of urban-inspired design and spirited social energy to one of...
How AI Will Transform Hotel Managers into Strategic Leaders
I’ve spent years watching hotel managers juggle operations like circus performers. Emails at midnight, last-minute cancellations, staff shortages, unexpected group bookings, fluctuating ADRs, you name it. Managers have been trained to react. But leadership isn’t about reacting. It’s about anticipating, steering, and inspiring.
Nominations Open for HSMAI 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting nominations for the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in hospitality sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution. The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 30, 2025. Honorees will be celebrated during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February 18, 2026, at the...
West Wing of Hilton Milwaukee will reopen as The Marc Hotel in early 2026
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today that the west wing of Hilton Milwaukee will reopen in early 2026 as The Marc Hotel, an independent 175-room hotel.
Radisson Signs First Resort on Egypt’s Thriving North Coast
Radisson Hotel Group continues its expansion across Egypt with the signing of Radisson Resort North Coast, a stunning new upscale beachfront property set to open in one of the country’s fastest-growing leisure destinations. Located in Dauwar Abd el Ati Abu Aguz, a prime area for resort development along Egypt’s booming...
Boost Hotel Profitability with Financial Benchmarking
In hospitality, financial performance is everything. Whether you’re managing a single property or overseeing a group of hotels, knowing your numbers is the key to driving profit and making smart decisions. The eHotelier Baseline Certificate is designed to help individuals and hotel groups validate and improve their financial skills—quickly and...