Rethinking Digital Strategy: Why Messaging Channels Are More Effective Than Hotel Guest Apps
Hotels continue to pour money into “guest-facing” apps, often with the hope that they will streamline communication and improve the guest experience. However, most of them go u
Lodgco Hospitality Adds Two Winter Haven Hotels to Its Portfolio
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—Lodgco Hospitality announced that the company has officially assumed management of two properties in Winter Haven, Florida: the Hampton Inn Winter Haven an
Langham Hospitality Group Launches AI Toolkit
HONG KONG—Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) announced the launch of a trio of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to address changes in how people source information. The new toolk
Hilton Highlights the Growth of Its Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolio
CANNES, France—In 2025, Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle portfolios continued to expand, as the company officially celebrated 1,000 hotels in the space worldwide. This milestone c
Making the Most of Space: From Multiuse Lobbies to Oversized Fitness Centers
Hotel designers are increasingly thinking outside the box when it comes to space usage. A prime example is multifunctional lobbies, a trend driven by bleisure and revenue opportuni
Marriott Opens 700th Hotel in Asia Pacific Excluding China
SINGAPORE—Marriott International, Inc. announced a milestone in its regional growth with the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection joining its portfolio, marking the compa
Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels Announce Merger
WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels & Restaurants announced that they have merged in a strategic partnership to accelerate growth, enhance operat
Seven Tips to Improve Emergency Response at Hotels Using Key Control
Besides clean, comfortable, and secure environments, guests assume that their hotel stays will be non-incidental. Although rare, hotels are not immune to unexpected occurrences suc
