The family-owned management company added 1,000 rooms across Central and South Texas, elevating Scott Austin to COO to oversee the expanded operations.
Decisions You Can Trust: A Conversation with IDeaS at ITB Berlin
Klaus Kohlmayr discusses AI trust challenges and the evolving role of revenue managers in hospitality technology.
Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030
Hilton plans to double its Brazil portfolio to nearly 60 hotels by 2030, with major expansion into new markets including Manaus, Natal, and airport locations.
When ChatGPT Can Prove Your Hotel Is Clean: A Conversation with Valpas at ITB Berlin
Valpas technology prevents bedbugs in real-time and provides verified cleanliness data that ChatGPT can now access for hotel recommendations.
New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.
World Cup Readiness Starts in the Back of House. Why Mobility Is Reshaping Hotel F&B
American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.
The Invisible Cost of Comfort
Hotels face mounting pressure to either absorb volatile energy costs invisibly or introduce transparent pricing that reflects infrastructure realities.
Your Hotel’s New Front Door: What the New MCP Means for Hospitality
MCP could enable hotels to integrate AI assistants directly with their booking systems, potentially reducing dependence on OTAs for guest acquisition.
Booked in Seconds, Inside ChatGPT: A Conversation with Apaleo at ITB Berlin
Apaleo's founder demonstrates live hotel booking through ChatGPT, with 15-20 hotel groups already deploying AI agents in production.
If You Value Hotels Using a DCF With an Overall Discount Rate- You Are Probably Not Getting the Correct Value- Here Are the Reasons Why
The article argues traditional single discount rate DCF models undervalue hotels and proposes using mortgage-equity valuation that reflects actual 55-75% debt financing structures.