Avoiding a Hotel Labor Shortage Starts With a Promise of Safety
The hotel industry has faced unprecedented job losses and financial challenges over the course of the pandemic. As more U.S. adults are vaccinated and...
Super Model: Michael Porter of Motel 6 on the Rewards of Accountability
It’s hard to believe Michael Porter was once homeless and discouraged. However, the general manager of the Motel 6 in St. Paul, Minn., has...
Hospitality Companies Form Alliance to Partner with Veteran Services USA
COVINGTON, Kentucky—Commonwealth Hotels announced a strategic alliance with Radisson Hotel Group Americas and Lockwood Development Partners to acquire and jointly re-develop nine hotels across...
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Erin Green has been named senior vice president for JLL Hotels & Hospitality’s global hotel asset management team. Based in Chicago, Green is leading...
Hospitality Employment Is Improving, but Full Recovery Is Months Away
The hospitality and leisure sectors employ arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging, and food service workers, among many others. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of...