Modeling Hotel Profitability Based on the Latest U.S. Hotel Data
For several years, STR has produced an estimate of total revenues and gross operating profit for the U.S. lodging industry. For 2016, we reported...
Taking Control of Hotel Inventory Management
Inventory management is critical to overall hotel success. Too many hoteliers don’t understand the importance of maintaining distribution control over their coveted product—their hotel...
Ensuring Hotel Websites Are ADA Compliant
Hotels, as places of public accommodation, have long been targets of lawsuits by individuals and public advocacy organizations under Title III of the Americans...
Technology Innovations for the Future: What To Expect in Room Attendance Efficiency
Guestroom cleaning is one area where advances in technology have far surpassed their implementation. While the vast majority of hotels still rely on handwritten...
Marriott, Accor Enhance Cleanliness Standards and Strategies Amid COVID-19
This week, Marriott International and Accor each announced new efforts to enhance their respective cleanliness standards amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Marriott Launches Global Cleanliness...
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VRL Hotels to Develop Cambria Hotels in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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