Lodging Daily News

FARGO, North Dakota—National Hospitality Services, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, announced that with its latest addition of two North Dakota hotels the company has reached a milestone achievement of 40 hotels under management across the United States. The NHS portfolio is comprised of over 20 brands, spanning 15 different states. As an affiliate of HE, NHS operates a range of hotels including full-service, extended-stay, and limited-service properties. NHS is known for implementing operating, financial, sales,

CHICAGO—Waterton announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Mammoth Lakes, California, and the Green Mountains of Vermont, every Outbound Hotels-branded property gives visitors a connection to the outdoors. “Outbound Hotels expands the traditional hospitality model,” said David Schwartz, CEO and chairman of Waterton. “Our portfolio of

MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS released a special report in line with industry budget season. The report, titled “Unlocking Hotel Performance: The Power of Revenue Management Technology Today,” includes insights into how investors view revenue technologies, the role of artificial intelligence in hospitality, and how technology is reshaping hospitality commercial organizations. Takeaways include: Increasing reliance on revenue management tactics to drive profitability: Inflation and other economic pressures may naturally lead some hoteliers to pursue cost-cutting measures to improve profitability,

The hospitality industry works diligently to provide exceptional experiences for each guest, priding themselves on delivering personalized service, a welcoming environment, and high-quality amenities. While those elements are critical to a successful guest experience, hotels must also prioritize food safety by working continuously to mitigate risks and keep guests safe. Millions of people become ill from food safety breaches annually, and many of these incidents are avoidable. Therefore, prioritizing food safety and following gold standard

OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels announced the acquisition of Kauai Beach Resort & Spa. Located in Lihue on the island of Kauai, the resort runs across 25 acres of beachfront property with 350 guestrooms. The acquisition marks a step in OUTRIGGER’s expansion strategy. Kauai Beach Resort & Spa was managed by OUTRIGGER in the 1990s. With this acquisition, OUTRIGGER welcomes the property back into its fold, with plans to grow the resort and provide an experience