hotel

Study: Majority of Americans will not travel this Christmas

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2020

The hotel industry is dealt another economic blow as the CDC urges consumers to stay home this holiday season.

4 evolving hotel trends to help operators stay afloat in 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2020

With the pandemic devastating the hospitality business, hotel operators have to move in new directions for the new year.

Marketing

Americans are more open to hotel stays, but expectations have changed

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 21, 2020

A new report from SevenRooms can guide hotel companies in meeting guests’ current hospitality demands.

Financing

Hotel CEOs make a last-ditch plea for relief in letter to Trump

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2020

Execs from hotel chains are asking for an immediate injection of cash to save the industry.

Food

One hotel chain upgrades the kids’ menu to lure vacationing parents

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2020

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts launched a new culinary concept to appeal to traveling families—once they start traveling again.

Beverage

Bottled and canned cocktails flow into Marriott’s hotel bars

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 23, 2020

The trend toward readymade drinks fits with today’s safety and labor concerns.

Financing

Hope continues to dim for the hotel industry

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2020

Without a relief package, a majority of hotels will be forced to lay off more workers and close their doors.

Workforce

Marriott International laying off 673 employees

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 09, 2020

The job losses are occurring at the hotel company’s corporate headquarters.

Operations

Hotels reach out to the remote workforce to boost business

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 24, 2020

Work-from-home folks who want a change of scenery can snag special “work-from-hotel” deals.

Food

An upscale hotel restaurant opens with many bells and whistles

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 21, 2020

Ambitious plans for Eldr+Rime in Wisconsin’s first Renaissance Hotel were in the works pre-pandemic, and little changed for the opening.

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