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How Much Bandwidth Does Your Property Need?

Two years ago, BioMarin, a pharmaceutical firm based in San Rafael, Calif., called Inn Marin to book an offsite training session. This wasn’t unusual since the 69-room independent hotel is located eight miles up...

Foli Looks to Digitally Deliver Hotel Newspapers

It used to be that having a newspaper dropped at a guestroom doorstep was an essential amenity, especially for business travelers. Nowadays, with so many guests getting their news online, newspaper delivery just seems...

How Much Guest Data Do You Have a Right to Use?

Using big data to gain insights about hotel guests is a relatively new development in the lodging industry. When done right, it can provide actionable intel to hoteliers that can boost room rates and...

Smart Strategies From Hotel Owner Marian Goodman

With a background she describes as varied, Marian Goodman brings a wealth of experience to Sky Hospitality, the ownership and management company she runs. Goodman went to school for civil engineering and worked for...

Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., Bets Big on Group Business

The new marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., has a lot riding on its 15-story shoulders. With an estimated price tag of $520 million that includes $272 million in tax-increment financing from the district, the...