An Overview of Roadside Property Performance
Interstate properties—one of six location segments defined by STR—encompass hotels that are “in close proximity to major highways, motorways, or other major roads” and...
Shifts in Revenue and Expenses Boost Hotel F&B Profits
Consumer dining trends tend to be more volatile than lodging trends. Recognizing this, hotel managers have made some significant changes in the way they...
Accounting for the Gap Between Guest-Paid, Hotel-Collected Revenue and COPE Revenue
Hoteliers have traditionally evaluated performance based on a variety of metrics across the industry, the common denominator being hotel-collected revenue, most similar to P&L...
Circumstances That Could Lead To Accusations of Price Gouging
Earlier this year, when wildfires in California began to spread and grow to out-of-control proportions, thousands were forced to evacuate. Some stayed with family...
Where and When Is Modular Construction Applicable?
The acceptance of “modular construction” is evolving. USA Today announced in June that Marriott has made the decision to strongly support franchisees' use of modular...