Challenges and opportunities abound for hoteliers in Thailand
Country remains a luxury travel destination but faces geopolitical headwinds
Largely driven by the strength of luxury travel, Thailand has been a bit of a darling for hotel investors, but now facing geopolitical headwinds, the country could have a more comp...
5 things to know for June 27
Today's headlines: The death of the hotel minibar; Investors banking on more favorable interest rate policy; Why the transaction market could soon open up; San Francisco's next big hotel deal could be a major sign for market; London Heathrow officials warn of business demand drop from US
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There are now concrete ways hoteliers should be reacting to AI
Adapting content and setting internal policies are chief among them
I spent the bulk of last week in Indianapolis attending the dual-headed conferences that are HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference and HITEC, and I'll get to the point and say there...
5 things to know for June 26
Today's headlines: Booking.com faces legal challenge in The Netherlands; Trump-Powell feud disrupts market; How Hilton is connecting smaller franchisees with financing; Marriott Budapest sells for €115 million; A look at the Waldorf Nile Experience, Hilton's first cruise
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Hilton seeks to kick-start development for smaller hotel companies with Bridge partnership
Program designed to connect hotel investors with lenders in fractured financing environment
A persistent obstacle to U.S. hotel development in recent years has been the lack of financing.
5 things to know for June 25
Today's headlines: US consumer confidence slides once again; Why Middle East war might not mean higher oil prices; One hotelier looks to create unique properties in rural Colorado; Concern grows for summer travel to Hawaii; Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt air travel
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Sonesta embarks on new stage of growth as parent company continues to sell down assets
Following sales, Brian Quinn says hotel company will prioritize franchising
NEW YORK CITY — One of the hallmarks of Sonesta International Hotels since its transformation into a company more focused on franchising has been its owner-centric mindset, given i...
5 things to know for June 24
Today's headlines: Signs of hope emerge for interest rate cuts; Hoteliers push back on Los Angeles minimum wage hikes; Why the Springboard-Hotel Equities merger is unique; International travelers use ceasefire to leave Israel; Migrant shelter at New York's Roosevelt Hotel closes
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Why the Springboard, Hotel Equities merger is different than other hotel deals
CEO Ben Rafter touts entrepreneurialism and varied strength of combined company
NEW YORK — Ben Rafter believes the recent combination of Springboard Hospitality and Hotel Equities is truly different than the type of hotel management mergers and acquisitions se...
5 things to know for June 23
Today's headlines: Concerns grow about overtourism in Europe; US strikes on Iran disrupt Middle East air travel; Aimbridge charts new course following ownership reset; Dollar gains strength but trajectory remains uncertain; AAA Independence Day projections include big jump for cruises
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Aimbridge focuses on hotel quality, partnerships as part of revised strategy
Hotel management company recapitalized, changed ownership structure to start 2025
NEW YORK — With a "clean balance sheet" and a shift in strategy, Aimbridge Hospitality Chief Global Growth Officer Eric Jacobs said his company is moving forward from a rocky perio...
Consistency across marketing key for hotels in age of AI
New tech will provide guests with fewer touch points, more personalization with bookings
INDIANAPOLIS — While many hoteliers are still wondering what they need to do to adapt to a new era of artificial intelligence, two experts speaking at the 2025 HSMAI Commercial Str...
Hoteliers hope AI can lead to renaissance for commercial strategy
Experts say both marketing, distribution require greater focus
INDIANAPOLIS — The idea that commercial strategy in hotels needs to evolve through better collaboration between revenue management, sales and marketing is not new, but the hope tha...
Hotel owners, operators look to align to control costs
Labor, tech remain the top issues in maintaining profits
NEW YORK — In an era of creeping costs and shrinking profits, the various stakeholders across the hotel industry need to do a better job aligning their interests, said a panel of e...
5 things to know for June 13
Today's headlines: Middle East airspace shut down after Israel attacks Iran; Trump promises relief for hotels amid immigration crackdowns; A look at summer hotel F&B offerings; Airbnb blames hotels for European overtourism; Hilton appoints new chief development officer
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Hotel development execs see opportunities for investors willing to weather the near-term storm
Uncertainty has cooled deals pace, but hotel brands see hope for those with a long-term view
NEW YORK — Marriott International's Noah Silverman believes that 2025, so far, is best described as a "story of two quarters" when it comes to investor sentiment in hotels.
Hoteliers are feeling pessimistic, but they don't want to admit it
It's OK to feel your feelings
I wouldn't blame you for not noticing, but it's been three and a half months since my last blog about the hotel industry. And when I sat down to write that piece at the end of Febr...
AHLA leader outlines US hotel industry's legislative priorities
Taxes, labor lead industry advocacy group's 2025 concerns
NEW YORK — Maintaining tax cuts for small businesses at the federal level and continuing to push back on wage hikes at the local level are among the top priorities for the American...
Experience or revenue: Executives break down true value of hotel brands
CEOs say differentiation in marketplace can drive profits
NEW YORK — Driving revenue to owners and delivering experiences to guests are two chief — but competing — priorities for hotel brands, according to industry leaders.
Barry Sternlicht: If you're not having fun, get out of the hotel business
Starwood chairman on his formidable hotel career and the Starwood Hotels comeback story
NEW YORK — Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht is adamant that the hotel business is not a hard one to succeed in, but it requires passion.