Stories
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Help For Hurricane Ida Victims
As Hurricane Ida makes its way north as a tropical storm, the focus begins to shift in hard-hit cities like New Orleans to the many displaced citizens, not to mention first responders, in need of lodging. As such, hotels will…
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Ingredients For Success
Hotel food & beverage outlets continue to adapt to the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ in a variety of ways designed to make feel guests feel safe and comfortable, as well as to maximize profitability in the wake of reduced demand and…
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The Future Of F&B
Condensed menus, unique outdoor spaces, and an emphasis on food safety were all identified as key food & beverage trends as the lodging industry moves forward into the ‘new normal.’ A trio of panelists weighed in on these and other…
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Prevention Plans
The lockdowns and shutdown of global travel was a ‘black swan,’ and even as we embark on a steadfast recovery in the latter half of 2021, we’re all still thinking to ourselves, “What’s the next big one that will crash…
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Propping Up Their Portfolios
Acquisition activity has gained momentum in recent weeks as many owners and operators look to try and expand their portfolios confident that the U.S. lodging industry has stabilized and is poised for a significant recovery. In addition, owners continue to…
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The Right Time To Renovate
As hotel demand came to a screeching halt last spring with the onset of the pandemic, a handful of hotel management companies used the unprecedented drop in business to start planning improvements that will help reposition the properties for long-term…