Aloft Brand Debuts in Silicon Valley
STAMFORD, Conn.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that its Aloft brand has debuted in Cupertino, Calif. Aloft Cupertino is the brand's third hotel in...
Hotels Get Creative with Pet Accommodations
This month, several hotels rolled out new programs to accommodate guests’ furry friends. From special welcome gifts to canine in-room dining options, these newly...
Expedia Launches First Action for Google Assistant
Nearly one in five U.S. adults have access to a smart speaker and adoption of these voice-powered devices has grown to 47.3 million adults...
An iPhone for Everyone
In the 2011 fiscal year, Apple sold 72 million iPhones, and the numbers continue to grow each year as the brand's smartphone technology improves....
Ahead of the Curve: Groundbreaking Tech
Nearly everyone has seen commercials for Amazon’s Echo. And most will admit they’re impressive. With the use of a simple “wake word”—“Alexa”—the voice-activated digital...
Say Farewell to the Afterthought Gym: Hotels Are Now Focusing on Fitness Centers
The hotel gym is finally getting a makeover. Gone are the days when working out while on the road is a dreaded experience in...
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Five Markets With the Most Hotel Construction
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics recently reported the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines for the third quarter of 2018. The number...
12 Ways to Increase Hotel Security
Even when hotels have strong security policies and procedures in place, they are still vulnerable to cyber attacks, break-ins, theft, fraud, and other crimes....
The Room Key: How To Handle an Angry Guest
The Room Key is LODGING's advice column for hoteliers, managers, and team members at all levels of hospitality. Experts will answer questions on everything from...
Vision Hospitality Group Adds New Lifestyle Portfolio: Humanist
Chattanooga, Tenn.—Vision Hospitality Group unveiled plans for its newest boutique hospitality brand, Kinley. Kinley will be part of the overarching company’s new Humanist lifestyle...
