Red Roof Hosts Forum for Rebranded Women’s Leadership Program
Category: Conferences and Events, Featured, Industry News
Red Roof reported that its 2023 SHE Leads Forum, held Sept. 28-29 at The Fairmont, Dallas, sold out in record time—a testimony to both the quality of the conference and the heightened focus on empowering women in hospitality. LODGING was on hand to cover this dynamic event, attended by hotel owners, GMs, developers, investors, and industry professionals. Marina MacDonald, chief marketing officer at Red Roof, is the leader and founder of SHE, inspired by Red
New Boutique Property Debuts in Big Sky Country
Category: Development, Finance & Development, Openings
The Gibson Hotel Great Falls, Ascend Hotel Collection | Great Falls, Montana Named after entrepreneur and politician Paris Gibson, founder and first mayor of Great Falls back in 1883, The Gibson Hotel Great Falls is a new member of Choice Hotels International’s Ascend Hotel Collection. The hotel takes full advantage of its location, situated near a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities at Giant Spring State Park and River’s Edge Trail, which runs on both sides
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that Choice Privileges offers food ordering and delivery through a collaboration with Grubhub to guests during stays at 500 participating Choice Hotels. Guests at participating midscale and extended-stay Choice brands, including Everhome Suites, Clarion Pointe, Comfort Inn, Mainstay Suites, and Sleep Inn properties, will be able to access Grubhub’s network of more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience offerings. To order, guests will be able to access a branded ordering
Aimbridge EMEA Enters Spain, Manages Grand Luxor Hotel & Village
Category: Industry News, Management
GLASGOW, Scotland and PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge EMEA has been appointed by Santa Maria Group to manage its independent, 402-key Grand Luxor Hotel & Village resort on the Costa Blanca. The deal marks a milestone for both companies, signaling their joint ambition to accelerate growth and provide experiences in the market. Aimbridge EMEA is expected to bring its two decades of operational experience and talent development to the four-star rated resort. The Grand Luxor Hotel & Village
Partnering With the Pros: Lowe’s Enhances Its Hospitality Supplies and Services
Category: AHLA, AHLA Spotlight Series, Industry News
As vice president, Pro brand marketing at Lowe’s, Gerardo Soto is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to enable increased growth across Pro segments, as well as the do-it-for-me customers. Can you give a bit of background on your company? Lowe’s is a Fortune 50 company and one of the world’s largest home improvement retailers. Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, Lowe’s supports
