Lodging Daily News

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement after the release of a revised bill that would impose new measures against hotels in New York City: “The city council’s discussions regarding the Hotel Safety Act continue to exclude those who will be most affected by the legislation—hotel owners, management companies, sub-contractors, and tens of thousands of hotel workers. It is imperative that all stakeholders have a real seat

GERMANTOWN, Tennessee—McNeill Hotel Company announced the opening of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown, a new addition to the Thornwood mixed-use development. McNeill Hotel Company President Travis Murray made the announcement. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for early Fall. The five-story, 111-room TownePlace Suites Memphis Germantown’s amenities include a restaurant and rooftop bar which will open soon, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail. The property

In 2023, U.S. hotels saw their operating efficiency decline as operating expenses increased at a pace greater than revenue growth, resulting in a decline in profit margins. With forecasts of moderate revenue gains for the next few years, hotel owners and operators are very focused on controlling costs. Proper use of technology can enhance the productivity of employees, replace rudimentary manual functions, and improve the guest experience. The day-to-day operating costs associated with technology are

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced the launch of a user-friendly navigation infrastructure within its platform. This update gives customers an intuitive way to access features and functionality. The horizontal navigation bar, with clear icons and descriptions, lets users access actionable insights and drive sales performance. The enhancements to the navigation infrastructure represent a step forward in Knowland’s ongoing commitment to provide user experiences. This launch previews the updated user platform currently in development, which will deliver efficiency

NEWTON, Massachusettes—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced that it added 23 franchised hotels to the company’s global portfolio during the first six months of 2024. The new hotels, with a total of more than 2,000 rooms, include (in order of opening): Americas Best Value Inn West Memphis—West Memphis, Arkansas Americas Best Value Inn Stearns—Stearns, Kentucky Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport—Houston, Texas Americas Best Value Inn Orlando—Orlando, Florida Americas Best Value Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk—San Antonio,