How Removing Touchpoints Can Open the Door to Pests
Hoteliers reopening their doors amid the pandemic are reworking their procedures to ensure guests and employees are safe. From utilizing mobile check-in and key...
Less Foot Traffic and Fewer Food Sources Embolden Pests During COVID-19
Apparently rats, insects, and other unwelcome hotel visitors didn’t get the memo about social distancing. As entomologist Michael Bentley, director of education and training...
Eight Hot Spots for Bird Activity on Hotel Properties
Nothing spoils a guest's stay at a hotel faster than pests. That usually conjures images of insects and rodents in people's minds; however, hoteliers...
Pest Control 101: Identifying Bed Bugs in Guestrooms
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pesticides alone cannot eliminate bed bug infestations. “Bed bug control can only be maintained through a...
Entomologist Explains Why Bed Bug Problems Are Getting Worse—and What Hotels Can Do About...
Bed bug infestations are on the rise, according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). In NPMA’s 2018 Bugs Without Borders survey, a majority...
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The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista Breaks Ground
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, South Carolina. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be...
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Kessler hired John Luckett as president of hospitality operations. Formerly Kessler’s chief operating officer, Luckett is returning to the brand and expanding on his...
HHP Acquires Dual-Branded Hyatt Hotel in Charleston
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) announced the acquisition of the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District. This acquisition marks HHP’s 13th and...
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