Stories
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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…
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A Fresh Start For Franchise Model?
The relationship between hotel franchisors and franchisees has long been considered somewhat contentious. This is not true across the board, of course, but there’s an inherent, unavoidable back and forth that takes place on a number of factors influencing the…
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Picking Up The Pace
A lot of industry metrics were down substantially in 2020 and transactions was among them as few properties changed hands with most companies just focused on maintaining operations. However, in what could be seen as further evidence of a lodging…