Lodging Staff
Extended Stay America Breaks Ground on Gibsonton Hotel
Charlotte, N.C.—Extended Stay America and ESH Hospitality have begun construction on the first redesigned Extended Stay America hotel in Gibsonton, Florida. The property is expected to open in the Fall of 2019.
“Today marks a special...
Study: 44 Percent of Leisure Travelers Plan and Book Last Minute
MILWAUKEE—According to the U.S. Travel Association, U.S. travelers took about 1.8 billion vacations in 2017. While conventional wisdom would suggest the vast majority of these travelers plan and book their trips a month or more...
RLH Corporation Selects IDeaS Revenue Solutions To Optimize Revenue
MINNEAPOLIS—RLH Corporation is working with IDeaS Revenue Solutions to optimize revenue. The company plans to align its revenue management, pricing, and yielding insights with marketing and sales to create a more powerful overarching commercial strategy...
Best Western Announces First Locations for New Aiden and Sadie Brands
Phoenix—After recently launching its two new boutique brands, Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced its first Aiden Hotel and Sadie Hotel locations. The first-ever Aiden Hotel opened last month in Seoul, South Korea, and...
NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality Creates MS in Event Management
NEW YORK—Over the past two decades, the event industry has undergone a period of rapid growth. As the field has evolved, the need for a specialized, skilled workforce has become increasingly apparent. The U.S....
The Evelyn Hotel Completes Guestroom and Public Space Renovation
NEW YORK—Officially relaunching on November 14, 2018, The Evelyn Hotel, part of Triumph Hotels, will emerge from an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation bringing a new hospitality experience to the historic property. With upgrades to guestrooms,...
