Industry news and resources connected to the worldwide hospitality industry and the Chicago area
costar.com
Hotel News Now
By: Dana Miller
Profitability and staying one step ahead of demand has been the overarching theme of hotel revenue management in 2023.
Learn More
Hotelsmag.com
By: Kathakali Nandi
The Second City was number one when it comes to meetings and events. Chicago posted the highest volume in November, according to Knowland’s latest monthly study. Meetings and events held in Chicago increased by 8.6% YOY, the said.
Learn Morehotelsmag.com
By: David Eisen
It wasn’t even close. This week, the Los Angeles City Council withdrew a union-backed ordinance from the March 2024 ballot that would have required hotels in the city to house homeless people next to paying customers. The vote was 11-0.
Learn More
Lodgingmagazine.com
By: Lodging Staff
Whether hitting the road on a new adventure or jetting off for a business venture, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority that many of today’s travelers carry with them on their trips. One of the biggest focuses of these health-conscious travelers is nutrition. By understanding traveler preferences, hoteliers can help their guests maintain their healthy habits when traveling—improving satisfaction scores and building loyalty.
Learn More
Lodgingmagazine.com
By: Lodging Staff
WASHINGTON—The business outlook for hotels remains strong for the remainder of 2023 thanks to an uptick in business travel and a healthy preference among business and leisure travelers to stay in hotels.
Learn More
Costar.com
Hotel News Now
Marriott International, one of the hotel industry's largest global brand companies, has now been a public company for 70 years.
Learn More
Lodgingmagazine.com
In recent years, hoteliers have found creative ways to streamline their operations and control costs, particularly in their food and beverage departments. A recent CBRE analysis for LODGING noted that rising wages, heightened supply costs, and ongoing labor challenges have prompted hoteliers to increasingly scale back restaurant hours and menu offerings, reduce their in-room dining and minibar service, and adopt self-serve kiosks and grab-and-go market models.
Learn More
Costar.com
Hotel News Now
By: Dana Miller
SAN FRANCISCO — Having a business in its 40th year may feel complete for some. For Sage Hospitality Group, it's "just getting started," according to Daniel del Olmo, the company's president of hotels and restaurants.
Learn More
Costar.com.
Hotel News Now
By: Terence Baker
As the hotel industry struggles to find staff amid competition from other sectors, employers need to prioritize meeting their staffing guidelines and focus on training, recognizing success and cultivating a culture of fun and inclusion.
Learn More
costar.com
Hotel News Now
By: Sean McCracken
Well-being is a concept that means different things to different people, and it's TJ Abrams' job to translate those different meanings into hotel experience.
Learn More