Shifting Ground: The new landscape of hotel performance. Across the hospitality industry, the data reveals a subtle yet telling shift. A divide appears to be emerging between luxury and midscale hotels, while budget properties remain largely steady. Luxury Hotels. Continue to inch ahead, driven by travelers who have the financial freedom to seek elevated experiences, personalized service Continue Reading about Shifting Ground: The new landscape of hotel performance
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7 Ways Hotel Key Control Systems Enhance Emergency Response and Security
Hotel Security Technology Enhances Guest Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Besides clean, comfortable, and secure environments, guests assume that their hotel stays will be non-incidental. Although rare, hotels are not immune to unexpected occurrences such as bomb threats, fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, medical emergencies, and theft. That’s why security teams and first Continue Reading about 7 Ways Hotel Key Control Systems Enhance Emergency Response and Security
Why key money is a strategic solution for delayed hotel property improvement plans
In the hospitality industry, delayed Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) have become a growing challenge for hotel owners. Rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions and financial constraints have forced many properties to defer these essential upgrades, leaving owners searching for creative solutions to keep their properties competitive. Previously, we discussed why addressing delayed Continue Reading about Why key money is a strategic solution for delayed hotel property improvement plans
How to navigate the SBA loan process
How to navigate the SBA loan process A Small Business Administration loan is a popular option for all sorts of businesses, and the hotel business is no exception. Many hoteliers who seek to finance the purchase of a hotel property, either a new construction or an existing hotel, turn to a government-backed SBA loan rather than a conventional bank or private lender. It can be taxing to Continue Reading about How to navigate the SBA loan process
AAA: Seattle Remains Among Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations
AAA: Seattle Remains Among Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations According to AAA booking data, Seattle, Orlando, and New York are the three most popular cities over Labor Day weekend, and flights, hotels, and car rentals are cheaper compared to last year. “Labor Day caps off summer travel and provides one final holiday weekend before the fall routine begins,” said Stacey Barber, vice Continue Reading about AAA: Seattle Remains Among Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations
Ask the experts: What owners, operators need to know about hotel financing
Originally seen HERE. In today’s evolving hospitality landscape, understanding hotel financing is essential. As interest rates fluctuate, consumer travel habits shift and new competitors emerge, hoteliers must be financially savvy to stay ahead. Profitability hinges on strategic financial decisions, from securing funding for renovations to managing debt and cash flow during Continue Reading about Ask the experts: What owners, operators need to know about hotel financing
HM on Location: Talking extended-stay challenges, opportunities at ExStay D.C. Workshop
HM on Location: Talking extended-stay challenges, opportunities at ExStay D.C. Workshop In late July, the Extended Stay Lodging Association—a membership-based non-profit association for owners and operators of extended-stay hotels—and Kalibri Labs, hosted the ExStay D.C. Workshop at the Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport. The one-day event brought representatives from hotel brands, Continue Reading about HM on Location: Talking extended-stay challenges, opportunities at ExStay D.C. Workshop
Hotel Guest Satisfaction Rises Despite Higher Hotel Room Prices in 2025
Hotel guest satisfaction rises despite higher room rates: J.D. Power Despite record-high room rates, hotel guests across all segments report higher satisfaction and an improved sense of value, according to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study. The study, released today, found that satisfaction has grown due to better guest room conditions, Continue Reading about Hotel Guest Satisfaction Rises Despite Higher Hotel Room Prices in 2025
