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Hotel Equities announced that its founder, Fred Cerrone, has decided to retire effective November 22, 2025, concluding his 58-year career in the hospitality industry....
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort Opens

ATLANTA and GULF SHORES, Alabama—Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort (Embassy Suites Gulf Shores), a resort-style hotel located along Alabama's white sand...

How Many Linens Are Enough?

Aside from labor challenges, one of the greatest constraints that housekeeping managers often face is the lack of available, clean bed and bath linens...

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces Partnership With DayBlink GPO

NEW YORK—Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced a strategic partnership with DayBlink GPO (Global Procurement Organization) to support its member hotels in gaining control over...

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Choice Hotels Launches New Marketing Campaigns

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the launch of two new campaigns, spotlighting its four extended-stay brands—Everhome Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, and...

Red Roof Partners With FreedomPay for Payment Solutions

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof has selected FreedomPay to power payments across its portfolio of more than 700 hotels throughout the United States. With a focus...

Coverage Costs: Management Company Leaders Weigh In on Today’s Challenging Insurance Market 

Premiums in many lines of hotel industry insurance have been spiking in recent years, creating pressure on owners and management companies to ramp up...

Fixing Hotel Procurement: Why Visibility Is the Missing Ingredient in Smarter Hotel Operations 

In hospitality, procurement isn’t just about placing orders—it’s about keeping the lights on, the kitchen running, and the guest experience flawless. Yet too often,...

Accor Develops Digital Meetings and Events Ecosystem

Accor announced the development of a new digital meetings and events ecosystem to maximize the ongoing expansion and support of its meetings and events...
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Bill Fanning Stayntouch

Stayntouch CRO Bill Fanning Discusses Managing Integrations and Utilizing AI

Bill Fanning, chief revenue officer (CRO) for the open cloud-based property management system Stayntouch, spoke to LODGING shortly after his company was recognized as...
Luis Segredo

Tech Talk: International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame Inductee Luis Segredo on Driving Innovation

LODGING recently spoke with 2025 International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductee Luis Segredo, CEO of Hapi (Hotel API) and Data Travel, LLC, which...
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection

BWH Hotels’ Soft Brands Empower Independent Hotels with Global Strength 

As travelers increasingly seek authentic, locally inspired experiences, BWH Hotels is meeting the moment with a diverse portfolio of soft brands that blend individuality...