How to staff a small hotel (and keep great employees)

From the front desk to housekeeping staff, from marketing to hotel management, the people working at your property are your greatest asset. Their passion, professionalism and commitment directly shape how guests perceive your hotel, your reputation and, ultimately, your bottom line.

Downtown Indianapolis Hotel Market: Demand Drivers and Development Opportunities

The hotel demand landscape of Downtown Indianapolis is evolving rapidly, driven by major developments, a packed events calendar, and growing business activity downtown. With several large-scale development projects underway in a variety of sectors, the city is creating exciting opportunities for hotel owners, developers, and investors.Indianapolis is entering a new...

STR Weekly Insights: 24-30 August 2025

U.S. hotel RevPAR rose for the first time in three weeks, but the increase (+0.2%) was nothing to celebrate. ADR (+1.0%) pushed the slight gain, while occupancy (-0.5 ppts) was down for the 10th week in a row.

U.S. hotel results for week ending 30 August

The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 30 August. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.