Month: March 2026

The author argues that modern corporate groups expect meeting environments that foster engagement and creativity, not just basic accommodation.

Kana Hotel Group's CEO discusses the strategy behind their $80 million dual-brand Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton development in Tennessee.

GCSTIMES targets 42% emissions reduction by 2030 and offers carbon footprint data to hotel customers through verified ISO 14064 reporting.

AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.

Tuesday brought geopolitical shocks and market milestones. Oil prices hit $110 per barrel as US-Israel-Iran conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global recession through energy and shipping disruptions. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro posted record Carnival performance with February RevPAR...

HCN's new advertising model covers tablet costs through revenue sharing, expanding from luxury to all hotel segments with 90%+ guest engagement rates.

Charlestowne Hotels announced eight development projects opening through 2028, including adaptive reuse properties in Santa Fe and Milwaukee, plus Tribute Portfolio hotels in Mississippi and Utah.

The guide explains how to calculate whether accepting guaranteed group bookings or holding rooms for higher-yielding individual guests will generate more revenue.

Andrew Jones named Chair as the Foundation resumes operations after COVID hiatus, having donated over $1.3 million across 38 destinations since 1984.

The 150-room luxury hotel will anchor a 225m mixed-use tower in Chengdu's high-tech district, opening in 2032 with RMB 4.0 billion total investment.