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A high-quality mattress promotes the restful sleep that is one of the fundamental offerings of the hotel industry. But even top-tier mattresses eventually need replacing, and at that point procurement will need to investigate the products in the ever-evolving...
Managing the distribution and availability of hotel keys to staff is a basic but sometimes underappreciated aspect of building security. Speaking with LODGING, Tim Purpura, VP global sales & marketing, Morse Watchmans, explained how far tech-enabled key control has...
Along with bath facilities, the bed is one of the basic reasons for renting a hotel room, and superior bedding that supports a quality night’s sleep is increasingly what guests expect across all chain scales. Accordingly, inadequate bedding is...
While it is important for hoteliers to remain competitive by promptly attending to guest-facing repairs and maintenance, it would be a mistake to leave the maintenance of essential “behind the scenes” equipment, such as laundry, HVAC, and electrical, on...
Hotel technology that puts more control into guests’ hands is on the rise as travelers seek out greater convenience and hoteliers invest in ways to streamline operations. The last two years have accelerated the adoption of tech solutions that...
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GLOUCESTER, Virginia—BluWater Group, an Orlando, Florida-based private equity firm, announced today the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of the Inn at Warner...

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Promotes Keneven to Senior Sales Executive

CAPE CORAL, Florida—The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village announces the promotion of Sandra Keneven to senior sales executive. In this new role, Keneven will...
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Hyatt Discloses Exclusive Discussions With Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation today disclosed it has executed an exclusivity agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) (NASDAQ: PLYA) under which Playa...
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