Stories
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How Quiet is No Longer a Luxury Reserved Just for the Elite
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this guest column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Hotel Interactive. The author may have an interest in the products, services or business…
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BITAC Purchasing & Design: Where Design Trends Meet High-Level Sustainability Strategy
Savannah, Ga. — Sustainability in hotel design can be easy to promote and harder to execute. Its real impact often shows up in decisions that guests may never notice, such as reinforced millwork edges, climate-appropriate fabrics, sourcing routes and materials…
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BITAC Purchasing & Design: Overcoming Supply Chain, Shipping and Warehousing Delays
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Supply chain disruptions have become a lasting part of hospitality development and renovation, requiring procurement teams to anticipate delays, prepare transportation alternatives and involve project partners earlier than they may have in the past. That was a…
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Extended-Stay Hotel Demand Accelerates as U.S. Lodging Performance Improves
U.S. hotels posted year-over-year gains in May, as extended-stay properties recorded particularly strong growth in demand, room revenue and occupancy. Overall U.S. hotel occupancy reached 65.7% in May, up 0.6% from a year earlier, according to a recent CoStar report.…
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Anticipating Change in Hospitality: The Rise in Short-Term Group Sales Bookings
Group sales booking windows are tightening nationwide, in some instances compressing to as little as 30 days, marking a significant departure from the 12-plus-month lead times the industry once relied on. The shift is not limited to one market. Hotels…
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BITAC Casino & Resort 2026: Where Design and Procurement Converge to Shape Casino Development
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Casino resort projects are most successful when design, procurement and operations teams are aligned from the start. Assumptions should be tested before selections are finalized. Ownership, facilities and vendors should be engaged before problems reach the job…