Filling the Void: Industry Leaders Chart Incremental Labor Progress Following Pandemic
Most hospitality executives will acknowledge the industry’s property-level labor problems didn’t start with the pandemic, but the shutdown that occurred as a result certainly...
PIPs in Perspective: Costlier Projects Negatively Affecting Economy Sector
Property improvement plans, or PIPs in industry parlance, can be a sore spot in the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. While auspiciously meant to...
U.S. Travel: Face-to-Face Meetings Benefit the Travel Industry by Creating Increased Revenue
WASHINGTON—Face-to-face meetings and business travel create measurable benefits for companies and organizations—from increased revenue to lasting and effective professional relationships, according to the U.S....
Hilton Plans to More Than Double Puerto Rican Portfolio
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced plans to more than double its portfolio in Puerto Rico, a destination that represents Hilton’s largest collection of hotels in the...
Rising Labor Costs: Drivers Include Inflation, High Minimum Wage, and More Hours Worked
Less spending on labor has been a big reason why U.S. hotel profit margins have held strong, but that spend is on the rise...