People older than 50 make up less than a fifth of all hotel employees, revealing a stark underrepresentation of experienced workers in an industry that should value their expertise. Research from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management found that only 3.1% of hotels recruit people...
DKN Hotels Awarded Management Contract of New TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel in Wildomar, California
DKN Hotels, a premier Southern-California based hotel management company, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the management contract and pre-opening advisory of a new TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel in Wildomar, California. The 102-suite property is being developed by American Redevelopment Solutions, LLC based in Irvine, California...
White Lodging Awarded Management of The Shepherd Hotel at Clemson University
White Lodging, one of the hospitality industry’s leading hotel development, ownership, and management companies, has begun managing The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina. This partnership reflects an alignment of values between White Lodging and The Shepherd Hotel brand, both of which are committed to a culture of caring and...
Peachtree Group Expands Hotel Management Portfolio with Six New Properties
Peachtree Group’s (“Peachtree”) hospitality management division has added six new hotels to its growing third-party management platform, underscoring the company’s ability to deliver best-in-class operations for hotel owners nationwide.
The #1 Mistake Hotels Make with AI: Bolting It onto Old Workflows
AI is everywhere right now. It’s in your newsfeed, in the trade magazines, at the hotel conferences, and yes, even creeping into those late-night WhatsApp chats with fellow operators. The promises are shiny: faster check-ins, smarter pricing, happier guests, more efficient staff.
AHLA Foundation Awards More Than $700,000 in Academic Scholarships to 246 Students Nationwide
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of AHLA dedicated to supporting a strong hotel industry workforce, today announced the distribution of more than $710,000 in academic scholarships to 246 students at 64 schools across the country for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Azul Hospitality Group Expands Portfolio with Management of Dual-Branded Marriott Hotel
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset’s performance, announced today it has been selected to manage the under-construction dual-branded Marriott hotel at City North in Phoenix, Arizona. The project, comprising the 142-room AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge and the 98-room...
U.S. Travel Forecast 2025: Modest Growth but Decline in International Visitors Threatens Economy and Jobs
The U.S. Travel Association released its updated Travel Forecast, projecting little growth in travel spending for 2025 but a significant decline in international inbound travel—a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence.
Choice Hotels International accelerates international growth with addition of 50 new quality suites hotels in France
Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, today announced it will onboard an additional 50 properties representing
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa unveils new Christmas suites and expands beloved holiday celebrations
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa is transforming into a holiday wonderland this season, unveiling dazzling new Christmas Suites alongside
