Stonebridge pursues 'little opportunities that add up to success' amid tighter margins for hotels
Balancing guest service, profitability becomes 'tightrope walk,' company executive Chris Cheney says in a video interview.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — During challenging times, small wins make a big difference to your bottom line. At least, that's one thing Stonebridge Companies' Chris Cheney is seeing amid...
Host's strategy for weathering hurricane damage at its beachfront, at-risk properties
Major resilience-focused renovations shorten future recovery times
Some of the most desirable travel destinations are also the most at risk for climate disasters, and hotel owners — such as Host Hotels & Resorts — have to be strategic about how th...
Race into the AI space: Experts say hoteliers must be proactive with the new technology
How AI will transform everything from revenue management to guest service
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — As artificial intelligence continues to rise in popularity across industries, it becomes increasingly important to understand how the technology works, so ho...
New investor shares story of securing initial capital for hotel fund
Ramel Lee discusses his fundraising strategy on Next Gen in Lodging podcast
Even amid a challenged transactions market, Ramel Lee secured the initial capital for his fund's first acquisition and raised the funding before even deciding on the hotel property...
AI, growth of the middle class drive global travel industry expansion
Booking.com data finds surge in AI use in trip planning
By 2034, travel is slated to be a $16 trillion industry, and a big reason for that growth is consumer prioritization of travel.
Analysts appraise share repurchasing trend in hospitality real estate investment trusts
Buying back stock may appeal to investors but there are other factors to consider
Investors who sat in on earnings calls for hotel real estate investment trusts over the past few weeks might have heard a common theme: share repurchases. In fact, the majority of ...
Sister hotels in New Orleans offer guests different luxury stay options in historic district
Two new hotels feature uniquely designed escapes for tourists, locals
Over the past year, two boutique hotels have opened to bring modern, upscale experiences to the historic Garden District in New Orleans. Although the two hotels were opened by the ...
Business-facing platform, international growth lift Expedia in challenging second quarter
Online travel agency increased full-year outlook as other travel companies cut
In sharp contrast to some of the other public travel companies' earnings calls, Expedia Group raised its 2025 guidance after posting growth across performance metrics in the second...
Forecasters expect US hotel performance will get worse before it gets better
US hotels show drop in group demand, international travel
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — It's time for the hotel and travel industries to "face the music" as they are in for a bumpy ride.
US hoteliers brace for performance declines as demand drop persists
How analysts are thinking about the whole US hospitality picture
Uncertainty has been one of the themes of 2025 for the U.S. hotel industry, but hoteliers are becoming more certain that the recovery may have finally stalled.
Sunstone sees major market variation in second-quarter performance
Hotel REIT misses mark for net income, outperforms on revenue
Hospitality real estate investment trust Sunstone Hotel Investors posted mixed results during the second quarter, and it's a case of markets and segments performing very differentl...
Hotel companies see new reach with guests via option to buy now, pay later
Why offering BNPL loans is about 'opening the aperture,' generating new business
More travelers are booking trips using buy-now-pay-later loans, and hoteliers are taking note, beginning to offer the financing for guests booking directly thanks to third-party le...
5 things to know for Aug. 5
Today's headlines: EU delays US tariff response to continue trade talks; Majority of US adults feel stressed about grocery prices; Marriott cuts revenue forecast; US proposes up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants; Late-summer flights 'unseasonably affordable'
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5 things to know for Aug. 4
Today's headlines: Markets stabilize after dips caused by US jobs report; Park Hotels & Resorts prioritizes renovations over acquisitions; Grand Canyon wildfire continues to burn, causing advisories; 10,000 hotels join European lawsuit against Booking.com; Tilman Fertitta pauses plans to build hotel in Las Vegas
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Xenia sees outsize gains in second-quarter performance
The REIT's revenues, hotel earnings 'increased significantly'
In its second-quarter earnings call, hotel real estate investment trust Xenia Hotels & Resorts reported better-than-expected numbers, leading to a modified outlook for the remainin...
How Hyatt evolved its business strategy through acquisitions and new brands
Take a look the Chicago-based hotel company's transformation since 2017
It's been an eventful past several years for Hyatt Hotels Corp., from rolling out new brands to making strategic acquisitions.
5 things to know for Aug. 1
Today's headlines: Markets react to new US tariff announcement; US consumer spending, inflation rose in June; Leisure demand, Maui recovery help drive Host’s second-quarter performance; Latest US employment numbers show mixed results; Norwegian Cruise Line reports record advance ticket sales
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How The Peabody's lobby duck march makes Memphis hotel a 'bucket list' visit
Historic hotel's 92-year tradition makes splash with guests, drives business
Every day, just before 11 a.m. at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, an employee at the hotel rolls out a red carpet.
JD Power: Smart TVs, engagement through apps boost satisfaction for hotel guests
Upscale, midscale and economy hotels notch biggest guest satisfaction spikes
Increasingly, travelers engaging with technology are enjoying their hotel experiences more, according to a new report.
Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg to retire next year
Longtime company executive will depart company in March 2026, hospitality giant says
Leeny Oberg, one of Marriott International's top executives, plans to retire next year from her role as chief financial officer and executive vice president of development.