Lodging Daily News

Choice Hotels International kicked off its 68th annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, highlighting the company’s competitive position and its plans to help owners and operators capitalize on the growing demand for leisure and business travel. With over 6,600 registrants, including more than 1,100 exhibitors, the three-day conference is one of Choice’s largest ever. It had more than 100 educational and brand sessions, a trade show, and more, all designed to help owners and operators harness

Ahead of its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. hosted its SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access & Representation) development seminar to reintroduce its program to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. During the seminar, Choice reaffirmed its more than 20-year commitment to making small business ownership a reality for entrepreneurs who are underrepresented as hotel owners and operators including black, Hispanic, and Native Americans, as well as women and veterans. Choice continued

As we welcome the new year, the hospitality industry is buzzing with optimism and hope. According to the most recent Planner PULSE Survey, the challenges and uncertainties that marked the end of the previous year have dissipated, and a promising future is on the horizon. In March, Cvent and Northstar Meetings Group surveyed hundreds of event planners to gather insights for hospitality professionals regarding the concerns and needs of their customers. These planners span the

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that the company has promoted three associates to leadership roles. Jamison Conrey was named vice president of engineering, capital projects, and risk management; Androse Bell was named general manager and vice president of operations; and Maggie Rose was named general manager and vice president of operations. “Jamison, Androse, and Maggie embody HVMG’s ‘Be Excellent’ culture, each distinguishing themselves as stellar leaders over several years,” said Robert Cole, CEO, HVMG. “These promotions

Red Roof announced the opening of the Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Northeast. Owner ShreeGanesha, Inc. completed several renovations to the property, which included new paint throughout, updated guestrooms and public bathrooms, new bedding, new guestroom and lobby furniture, new flooring throughout, and a new coffee bar. Located off Interstate 35, the 59-room Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Northeast offers WiFi, expanded cable, coin laundry, and coffee in the lobby. The hotel is also pet-friendly