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Justin Knight on Apple Hospitality REIT’s Low-Risk Strategy

On May 18, Apple Hospitality REIT became the lodging industry’s newest publicly traded company. Apple isn’t new to the hotel investment scene, however, having...

Hard Rock Ramps Up Global Growth

Following its European debut with Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza last summer, Hard Rock International is ramping up its global hotel expansion. Its first hotel...

Pushing Rates: Getting More Out of Every Room Night

In a windowless room near the front desk of the Red Lion Anaheim rests a navy blue, family-sized suitcase and 12 feet away from...

Marriott’s Capuano on Importing Brands, Expansion, and More

Marriott International achieved record growth across the board in 2014, opening more than 46,000 rooms worldwide and having signed agreements for more than 650...

AH&LA Squares Off Against Airbnb During FTC Workshop

On Tuesday, AH&LA squared off against Airbnb as part of a daylong workshop held by the Federal Trade Commission on the sharing economy. Along...