Lani Kai in Fla. to rebuild after hurricane
A Fort Myers Beach, Fla., beachfront staple, Lani Kai Island Resort, will rebuild after much of its administrative and vendor… Read More »
F&B more important part of hotel picture
Developers of upscale hotels need to reconsider their food and beverage investment, writes Chunhao (Victor) Wei of Horwath HTL Atlanta…. Read More »
Caption by Hyatt brand debuts in Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis’ new Caption by Hyatt encourages both guests and staff to “Be you, see you, do you.” That motto gives… Read More »
10,000 NYC hotel rooms are still closed
Despite an occupancy rate of 86%, 10,000 New York City rooms in 46 hotels remain shuttered two years after they… Read More »
How Choice’s Ron Burgett got where he is
Ron Burgett had planned to become a doctor but shifted into business and followed the opportunities that have led him… Read More »
Banyan acquires Castle Inn in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando’s Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, is being acquired by Banyan Investment Group. The 213-room hotel is across the… Read More »
Meyer Jabara’s next generation pivots for growth
The pandemic has provided many challenges for Meyer Jabara Hotels but also many opportunities. The family-owned company shifted management as… Read More »
Tips for keeping employees
To help the hotel industry with the ongoing challenge of finding and keeping the right workers, Larry and Adam Mogelonsky… Read More »
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio
Fourteen properties are now part of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand. The US properties include Salamander… Read More »
Wanted: Chief Eats Officer
Ramada by Wyndham is seeking a Chief Eats Officer with a salary $10,000 and all-expense-paid travel budget. It’s a tough… Read More »
Room2 blends apartments, hotels into “hometels”
Independent hotel company Room2 has combined hotels and apartments into “hometels.” They are developed to be low-carbon emission, pet friendly… Read More »
Knoxville’s new Hotel Cleo has deep roots
The 1898 Hope Brothers Building in Knoxville, Tenn., has been transformed into Hotel Cleo, which opens in December. The 16-room… Read More »