Tag: franchising
Sonesta Expands NPA Franchise Portfolio With the Transition of 45 Hotels
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of 45 hotels, expanding the portfolio of franchisee NPA, a private equity firm, the largest purchaser...
Supporting the American Franchising Act: Franchisees Need a Permanent Joint Employer Standard
Hotel franchising has been a pathway to success for small-business owners for more than 80 years. The brand standards that accompany a hotel franchise...
The Franchise Decision: Aligning Brand, Market, and Ownership Goals
Hotel franchising is one of the most popular pathways to hotel ownership in the United States, with most hotels operating under a franchise flag....
Sonesta Adds 37 New Franchised Hotels to Global Portfolio
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta announced that it added 37 new franchised hotels to the company’s global portfolio during the second half of 2024. The new hotels,...
AHLA Statement on Stalled Franchise Model Bill in New Jersey
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers released a statement after legislation that would have destroyed the hotel industry’s franchise...