Lodging Daily News

Economy brands like Red Roof Inn and Motel 6 are upgrading their looks with the help of smart design and value-engineering. We take a look at their new prototypes and explore this growing trend. In addition, the meetings business is beginning to bounce back, but the landscape has been permanently transformed. We introduce you to the new meetings in a special report. Meanwhile, the green movement has reached the bathroom as hotels continue to make

Just about everyone has heard about the onslaught of bed bug infestations that are rampant across the country and, for a host of reasons, these parasites are having a significant impact on the hotel/hospitality industry. But there is another side of this problem that involves more than just insects hiding in the shadows and threatening to affect your business. Bed bugs are now becoming a major cause of litigation against hotel/hospitality companies because of the

It’s one of every traveler’s nightmares—happening upon bed bugs while on the road. In fact, according to a survey by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), nearly 80 percent of people surveyed are most concerned about encountering bed bugs at hotels. The risk of a bed bug infestation is increased in commercial lodging facilities, due to the constant flow of people and frequent turnover of rooms. Diligent attention to preventative measures and quick reaction to signs

It’s no secret that bed bugs have made a significant comeback in the United States in the last decade and have affected people and industries across the country. However, no industry has been more affected than the lodging industry, as news stories about people finding bed bugs in hotels and websites warning travelers about bed bug infested hotels abound. A July 2010 survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the University of

How much does it cost to host a hotel guest? That’s a question hoteliers frequently ask themselves as they evaluate their rates and budgets. But what about unexpected guests? How much will those unwanted guests that every hotelier fears will check in unexpectedly cost—especially when they aren’t in the budget? Yes, we’re talking about bed bugs. Like it or not, a hotel’s door is always open to them and they may pop in for an