Leigh Taylor

A Lifelong Love

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? When I was young I always had travel posters on my walls instead of celebrity...
Keryn McNamara

Solid Foundation

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? 
 I always gravitated toward taking care of people and wanted to be part of the...

A Perfect Fit

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? As an attorney in private practice, I represented hotel and restaurant owners in all aspects...

The Latest

Knowland and Thynk Form Strategic Partnership

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland and Thynk announced a strategic partnership in which data from Thynk's hospitality CRM solution will be integrated with Knowland’s meetings and events...
U.S. hotel performance

CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Shows Positive Yearly Comparisons

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week but showed positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar's latest data through March 23, 2024....

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Acquires Nomadix and GlobalReach

STOCKHOLM—ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced that it is acquiring Nomadix, Inc. and GlobalReach in the United States and the United Kingdom. With both...
Comings & goings

This Week’s Comings & Goings

Expotel Hospitality announced Bret Chittenden, formerly the firm’s chief operating officer, has become its new president. Chittenden has been part of the company since...

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Tampa, Florida

Knowland: Tampa Leads Top Markets in Meetings and Events Growth

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida, market led in meetings and events growth for the Top 25 markets in February with 20 percent...

IHG Hotels & Resorts Names eTip as a Digital Tipping Provider

SAN FRANCISCO—eTip has been named an approved digital tipping provider of IHG Hotels & Resorts. This partnership enables associates across IHG's network of more...

Knowland: Convention and Conference Center Platform Usage Increased by 50 Percent in 2023

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced an increase of 50 percent in convention and conference center platform usage in 2023. This speaks to the impact of data-driven...
Budget season

Accor Selects IDeaS as Global Revenue Management Software Provider

PARIS and MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS and Accor announced that Accor has chosen IDeaS as its global revenue management software (RMS) provider. Partnering on a suite of...

Extended-Stay Hotels Can Benefit From Revenue Management Insights

Extended-stay hotels, typically known for their resilience and consistent returns, are looking for a way to boost revenue for the first time in years....
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JLL’s Ketan Patel Discusses the Current Market and Hotel Investment Landscape

At the 2024 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, the overall sentiment about hotel deals was that while rates and expenses are higher, deal activity is...
HUNTER

HUNTER Conference Kicks Off With Market Report and Forecast

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is underway at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Celebrating its 35th milestone year, the event drew over 2,100 attendees...

First Hospitality Appoints Jason Kreul to COO

First Hospitality announced the appointment of Jason Kreul as chief operating officer. Kreul brings nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including...