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Margins Thin, Lenders Picky – How Hotel Owners Can Navigate Late 2025 

“It’s the third time this year your lender has ‘updated’ their DSCR requirement – and the new number turns your refinance from green light to...

3 Keys to a Successful Hotel Conversion in Today’s Market

As new hotel construction slows to its lowest pace since 2016, hotel conversion projects have emerged as one of the most practical, cost-effective paths to...

Last-Minute Bookings & Price Wars: How Traveler Behavior Is Reshaping Hotels in 2025

As we move deeper into 2025, a dramatic shift in traveler behavior is transforming the hospitality landscape. Predictable booking patterns and brand loyalty are giving...

Wall Street’s Caution, Main Street’s Opportunity: 7 Powerful Moves for Hoteliers in 2025

As Wall Street’s caution becomes Main Street’s opportunity, hoteliers need to think strategically. With revenue growth faltering and costs staying stubbornly high, now is the...

How Can Hoteliers Use Online Reviews to Turn Feedback into Profit? 

Years ago, people asked friends, family, or even co-workers for recommendations on the best hotels. Those days, however, are over. Most people turn to online...

Hotel Renovations: Key Areas to Focus On 

When was the last time you renovated your hotel? Even if your property has recently been refreshed, you may have missed some important areas. Hotel...

Self-Check-In Kiosks: Benefits & Key Considerations For Hotels

The hospitality industry expertly straddles the line between embracing cutting-edge technology and preserving timeless traditions. At the heart of this delicate balance is the guest...

What are your hospitality options with a development site?

Development sites stand out as they have already been earmarked for new construction or extensive renovation of an existing hotel. Unlike regular hotel listings, these...

How Can Immigration Policies Reshape the Hospitality Industry? 

Both fully legal and undocumented immigrants play a major role in keeping hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in the hospitality industry running efficiently, which means...

Should Your Hotel Install an EV Charging Station?

Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity, which means there is an increasing need to charge them while traveling. This trend can significantly impact hotels, especially...

How Hush Workcations Affect the Hotel Industry 

In 2024, about 22.8% of employees, or 35.13 million people work remotely. It’s no surprise that the remote industry is growing in popularity. Remote work...

Sustainable Tourism & Climate Change Initiatives   

As more people become aware of the potential environmental impact of travel, sustainable tourism continues to rise in importance and prevalence. Today’s travelers want to...

Adaptive Reuse: Innovative Student Housing from Hotel Properties

The real estate market is a constantly evolving landscape of supply and demand. Adaptive reuse is the key to meeting that changing demand by transforming...

The role of supply and demand in the hotel industry 

Every market in the world is ruled by the law of supply and demand. Prices are set based on the inverse ratio between the two....

How Can Hotel Owners Use AI to Improve Hotel Operations?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology advancement seemingly on the tip of everyone’s tongue across all industries. Yet, hospitality depends heavily on human interaction and...

Is It Worth Converting Your Hotel to a Bigger Brand? 

Big hotel brands are often ideally positioned to capture traffic and improve customer service options. They have larger budgets for marketing, guest support, and more....

Trouble With Your Property Taxes?

Falling behind on property taxes can be a stressful situation. However, there are steps you can take to address the issue and prevent further consequences...

Boutique Hotels: A Fad, or Here to Stay? 

Boutique hotels are a unique lodging option. Unlike many hotel chains, which may have hundreds or even thousands of rooms, boutiques are usually smaller, with...

Hotel Loyalty Programs in 2024: Are Customers Still Committed?

Guest expectations are constantly evolving in the hospitality industry, and the competition is fierce. In the past, hotel loyalty programs have been a cornerstone of...

Hotel Industry’s EBITDA declined since COVID-19

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic cut across industries and sectors. However, the hotel industry bore the greatest brunt of the pandemic. From travel restrictions...

Should You Build an Extended Stay Hotel? 

In the hospitality market, extended-stay hotel construction is booming. Lodgings Econometrics reports that over 1/3 of all hospitality constructions in Q1 of 2024 were extended...

How To Elevate Food and Beverage Trends in the Hotel Industry

With the summer months approaching, hotels everywhere are looking to accommodate guests properly during the rising temperatures. Food and beverage trends in the hotel industry...

What Are Some Summer Trends For Your Hotel?

As a hotel owner or manager, your goal is to attract more travelers and improve your occupancy rate. Each year, guests seek new and unique...

Sustainability and Local Sourcing in the Hospitality Industry

In a world where tourism is growing tremendously, establishing sustainable local sourcing in the hospitality industry is no longer an option. The dire repercussions of...