IHG opens 80th avid hotel
IHG’s avid hotels has opened its 80th property, a 71-room hotel in Coralville, Iowa. The avid hotel Coralville – Iowa City is the brand’s second location in Iowa and the fourth dual-branded avid and Candlewood…
Understanding the Owner’s Perspective in Hotel Management Contract Negotiations
For many hotel owners, entering into a hotel management agreement (HMA) is one of the most consequential decisions they will make. While these contracts define the operational relationship between the owner and the operator, their…
The Illusion of Innovation: Why True Progress in Hospitality Technology Demands More Than Just New Features
In the bustling world of hospitality technology, we’re often captivated by the next shiny object – the latest AI, the newest automation, the trendiest platform. There’s a pervasive narrative that simply adopting “new” equates to…
What Gets Missed Between the Shift and the Schedule
A lot has been said about communication breakdowns in hospitality. But the truth is, it’s rarely just about miscommunication. It’s about disconnection—from purpose, from process, from each other. And it shows up in the details:…
How Hotels Can Win at eCommerce & Drive Direct Bookings
Independent hotels have a competitive edge in their DNA – offering rare, remarkable experiences that guests want to talk about, post about, and relive. According to Expedia Group’s Unpack ’24 report, more than 90% of…
Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 1.6% Year-over-year
by Calculated Risk on 6/05/2025 02:59:00 PM The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 31 May. ...25-31 May 2025 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024):• Occupancy: 61.0%…
Indonesia’s International Visitor Spend to Reach a Record-Breaking IDR 344TN in 2025
London, UK - New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has revealed international traveller spend is on track to break all records this year, cementing the nation’s position as a Travel &…
Red Roof® Opens Red Roof Inn® Sanford, N.C., after $1.3 Million Renovation
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn® Sanford, N.C., at 1403 N. Horner Blvd. in Sanford. Owner Jay Dan Gigev 2501, LLC has completed a $1.3…
Marriott International Introduces MARRIOTT MEDIA, a New Media Network Shaped for the Traveler
Marriott International today announced the launch of MARRIOTT MEDIA, signaling change and a new chapter in how brands engage with consumers across the traveler journey. MARRIOTT MEDIA is a media network shaped for the traveler.…
Why legacy PMSs are holding hotels back and how cloud technology solves it
As hospitality evolves, hotels must streamline operations, harness data more effectively, and enhance efficiency to stay competitive. The Property Management System (PMS) is at the core of hotel management, an essential tool connecting various hotel…