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By Stephanie Wharton, Reporter
21 May 2012
Learning the ins and outs of operating a new brand may require some training on the part of a third-party management company, but similarities between major brands facilitate the process.
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By Jason Q. Freed, News Editor-Americas
18 May 2012
Comfort Inn raised its likelihood-to-recommend threshold to 7.2 and properties that fall below will be removed from the system as part of the brand’s “redefined and redesigned” program.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
18 May 2012
The $174-million acquisition of Sonesta International Hotels resulted in HPT rebranding several assets and launching an upscale extended-stay brand, HPT president and COO John Murray said.
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By Patrick Mayock, News Editor-International
16 May 2012
Developing a hotel in India is becoming ever more complex, and many major hotel chains are turning to the expertise of local partners to help navigate the market.
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By Stephanie Wharton, Reporter
16 May 2012
While there are pros and cons to closed-door housekeeping policies, security expert Anthony Roman says without proper crime-data analysis, one cannot determine if the method is truly effective.
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By Jason Q. Freed, News Editor-Americas
15 May 2012
At the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, innovative green efforts helped get departments involved in an accelerated sustainability program in coordination with the property’s $25-million renovation.
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By Alissa Ponchione, Editor
15 May 2012
For hoteliers looking to gain attention for their properties, being featured on TV shows or in movies is a lucrative platform. If harnessed properly, the publicity can be a boon for hotels.
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By Patrick Mayock, News Editor-International
11 May 2012
Luxury travelers are an eclectic group, yet most want the same thing. Starwood Hotels hopes to meet their demands with the addition of nine hotels to its Luxury Collection during 2012, said Global Brand Leader Paul James.
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