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A Lens on Loyalty: Program Membership, Contribution, Liability, and Costs Continue to Grow 

Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker economic conditions....

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Completes Communal Space and Guestroom Renovation

TALLAHASSEE—Aloft Tallahassee Downtown announced that it has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, refreshing the hotel’s communal spaces and 162 guestrooms. Located on North Monroe...
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Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound Names Concord Hospitality Manager

RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality announced a partnership with Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels as it assumed management of the Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound by...

Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach Opens

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) celebrated the opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach. The property is tailored toward...

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Cendyn and Amadeus Index Reports Highest Rating in Four Quarters

AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus presented the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index. For...
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Team Effort: A Holistic Approach to Security for Smaller Properties

While “big box” hotels and major resorts often employ dedicated security personnel, the staff budget for smaller properties typically does not allow for those...
Phoenix hotels

Cendyn: Phoenix Ranks as Top Market Selected by Meeting Planners

AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, announced that Phoenix, Arizona, ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YOY) growth...
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Ask Anthony: Getting System Upgrades Approved on a Tight Budget

My hotel is currently operating on a very tight budget, and I am struggling to get necessary system upgrades approved to ensure proper security...
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Easing the Load: Insights From Miele Into Modern Washer Technology 

The laundry room is a major hub of housekeeping operations, and highly efficient washers and dryers can save labor time and costs, while supporting...
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STR, TE Downgrade U.S. Hotel Forecast in Final Revision of 2024

NASHVILLE—STR and Tourism Economics ​downgraded the growth rate in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2024. For 2024, projected gains in average daily rate...

Rates Refuse to Fall: Hotel Industry Faces Uncertainty as Global and Domestic Pressures Build

In a financial climate once thought to be trending toward lower interest rates, recent market behavior has upended expectations, revealing stubbornly high rates despite...

CBRE: U.S. Hotel Performance Expected to Accelerate at Year End

DALLAS, Texas—Despite facing challenges from subdued summer demand and a sluggish third quarter, U.S. hotel performance is expected to reaccelerate in the fourth quarter...