The U.S. hotel industry has made many strides since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2023 has been off to a strong start. At the beginning of the year, STR reported that revenues and profits reached highest-ever levels during 2022, and CBRE increased its hotel performance forecast to account for expected GDP growth during the coming year. But amid the positive travel industry news, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently reported that 80 percent of hotels are experiencing staffing shortages and are looking for new ways to incentivize workers to join the industry’s ranks. To help meet the staffing challenge, capitalize on growth opportunities, and strategically position themselves against the competition, hoteliers often look to partner with management companies. This year, LODGING profiles over 50 management companies that can assist hoteliers in realizing their goals.
Editor’s note: The following list is in alphabetical order. All numbers are for the 2022 calendar year, United States only, unless otherwise stated.
Life House is a vertically integrated hotel management, brand, and technology company focused on serving small and medium independent hotels. Life House uses software and operating systems for independent hotels throughout North America. Life House was founded in 2017 by real estate, hospitality, and technology veterans and is backed by private equity and venture investors. The company is investing in its operational systems to make hotels more predictable for owners.
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada—UrVenue announced an expanded partnership with OpenTable. Building on their 2021 integration, which unified dining reservations with resort activities, this expanded collaboration...
In January 2024, Hilton announced LivSmart Studios by Hilton as the name of its new extended-stay hotel brand, and it quickly gained momentum. Within...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—La Concha Resort announced its official transition to the Autograph Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel...
AUSTIN, Texas—Omni Hotels & Resorts announced its plans to update the company's business operations with the addition of the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform...
