Profiting from PetsPromoting hotels as pet friendly can be a delicate balancing act, but there is proof that successful programs can create a positive marketing buzz, foster community engagement, and boost business.
Choice Invests in ComfortThis week Choice Hotels announced a $40 million commitment to help qualified Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites franchisees improve their properties. The investment builds on the brand improvement strategy that the company launched last year.
The Latest Designs from HD ExpoAt the Hospitality Design Expo and Conference at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this week attendees browsed the latest, innovative products and services. Here is a quick peek at some of the attention grabbing booths we saw.
Risky BusinessManaging risk is a key component in the operational and financing strategies of most businesses. In the hospitality industry there are also factors beyond a risk manager’s control such as terrorism and acts of war, and terrorism insurance can be vital for hotels.
Grand DesignRadisson Blu hotels are widely recognized for their thought-provoking contemporary style, and Carlson Rezidor recently brought the upper-upscale brand's dynamic, visual brand of storytelling and place setting to the Mall of America.