Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Opens All-Suite Property
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach will be opening its doors this month as the second Conrad property to open in Florida. The 290...
These Are the Factors that Contribute to the Success of Soft Brands
A flurry of entrants to the hotel market’s soft brand space in recent years has raised questions as to its enduring viability. Is this...
Independently Minded: The Power of Soft Brands
So far in 2017, two major hotel chains have announced the addition of a new soft brand to their brand portfolios. In January, Hilton’s...
How the Components of Labor Costs Affect Hotels’ Bottom Lines
Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly compensation for a hospitality industry employee increased by 3.6 percent in 2016. In the hotel...
The Legalities of Multi-Use Development
In markets where real estate is limited or cost prohibitive, multi-use or mixed-use developments offer an attractive solution. The asset-light option can look like...