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Why Are Brand Standards Important?

In an era where the hospitality landscape is marked by fierce competition and ever-evolving guest expectations, one factor consistently stands out as a key differentiator:...

Sleep Inn Tempe Successfully Transforms into Thriving Student Housing Development

Tempe (February 1, 2024) — In a landmark transaction, the Sleep Inn, located in Tempe, AZ has been acquired by a prominent student housing developer,...

Hospitality Trends for 2024

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving. With the ever-changing guest demands and economic fluctuations, hotel owners must practice flexibility and maneuverability. While some tendencies remain...

Navigating CRE Challenges: FDIC Issues Advisory Letter for Financial Institutions 

FDIC cautions financial institutions in new advisory letter. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released a crucial advisory for banks, highlighting the need for...

Hybrid Spaces in the Hospitality Industry

The way people work, travel, and live is transforming. Some of these trends are the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it changed work....

Guide to Buying Hotel Properties in 2023 and 2024   

In November 2023, the commercial mortgage rates are hovering between 7% and 8%— near the same residential mortgage percentages that have been dominating the headlines....

The Impact of a Hotel’s Location

A hotel’s location is a crucial determinant in the overall success of a hotel. A hotel based in a favorable location tends to attract more...

Human Trafficking in the Hotel Industry

Hotels have become a familiar scene of human trafficking crimes across the country. According to the Polaris Project, 75% of those who survive these crimes...

The Future of the Hotel Industry

In the three years since the peak of the pandemic, the hospitality industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience. Hotels have managed to survive and thrive in...

Ensuring Quality Assurance in the Hotel Industry

Quality assurance is important to the success of any business, and the hotel industry is no exception. In today’s competitive world of hospitality, building a...

What Hotel Employees Find Most Important

As any service company will attest, employees are your biggest asset. It can be difficult in today’s culture to hire and retain good employees. So,...

Tucson Motel to be Converted into a Shelter, Apartments after $2.6M Sale

Jigar Desai, with NewGen Advisory, handled the $2.6 million sale of the 30-unit Amazon Motel on two acres of land at 1135 W. Miracle Mile,...

The Importance of Curb Appeal

Renovations play a crucial role in improving a hotel’s occupancy rates and overall revenue. However, upgrading the interiors may have a minimal impact if you...

Importance of Cap Rates in the Hotel Industry

Classified as income-producing assets, hotels are mainly valued based on their recurrent income-generating potential. Similar to other forms of commercial real estate, one fundamental indicator...

Digital Marketing in the Hotel Industry

Digital marketing played an essential role over the last three decades in the hotel industry. In a time where travel planning is done entirely online,...

Importance of Customer Service & Experience in the Hotel Industry

A recent report by Deloitte emphasizes that a remarkable 29% of hotel guests who receive exemplary attention are inclined to leave positive reviews. Moreover, resolving...

Recessions Impact On The Hotel Industry

The hotel industry holds substantial prominence within the global economy, assuming a pivotal position in bolstering the travel and tourism sector. Nevertheless, akin to numerous...

Will Choice Hotels and Wyndham Merge? (We don’t think so)

choice hotels and wyndham hotels & resorts merger- key considerations Media recently reported a potential merger between Choice Hotels and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. While...

How Hotels Can Survive The Alternative Accommodations Boom

When Airbnb first started, nobody thought the company would outcompete the hotel industry. Airbnb founders once said, “We’re not really replacing hotels,” and hotel chain...

Top-Tier Hotel Brands Move Down Market

In the last few weeks, the top-tier hotel brands Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott have all announced new Midscale Extended-Stay sub-brands, reinforcing an emerging trend over...

Johanna Cuevas: Hotel Investment Basics 101

Johanna Cuevas had the opportunity to speak at the Latino Franchise Symposium on April 21st in Dallas, Texas. Her panel focused on discussing hotel ownership...

Do New Brand Hotels Affect Old Brand Hotels?

From premium economy hotel brand, Spark by Hilton to Accor’s stylishly curated Handwritten Collection, the past few months have seen a proliferation of new brand...

Labor Challenges In The Hotel Industry

The hotel industry is currently facing a labor shortage and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 2 million hospitality posts remain vacant....

How Hotel Brands Utilize AI To Their Advantage

Creating a memorable and satisfying guest experience is crucial for fostering customer loyalty in the hospitality industry. Fortunately, hoteliers today have access to a range...