The Margin Defense Strategy: Why Operational Efficiency is Your Competitive Advantage
It’s budget season, and if you were among the leaders at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix last month, you heard the same sobering message: revenues are flatlining while expenses
G6 Hospitality Details Growth of Studio 6 Brand in 2025
G6 Hospitality, parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced that it opened 38 new Studio 6 locations in 2025, marking a year of growth for the extended-stay brand. New Studio
The Plasencia Group Brokers Sale of Le Pavillon New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana—The Plasencia Group announced that it has facilitated the sale of Le Pavillon New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The adjacent lot at the corner of Po
The Milo, Hotel by the Sea, Completes Renovation and Rebrand
SANTA BARBARA, California—The Milo, Hotel by the Sea (The Milo), formerly Hotel Milo, announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebrand. The project inclu
Dog-First, Guest-Approved: Inside the Next Evolution of Pet Travel
For many travelers, evaluating their own needs is only part of the process, both in selecting accommodations and in traveling to their destination. The happiness and health of pets
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Yearly Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar‘s latest data through January 3. U.S. Hotel PerformanceDecember 2
Shutdown Fallout: When Government Breaks Down, The Hotel Industry Suffers
The federal government reopened on Nov. 13 after 43 days, the longest shutdown on record. What was once unthinkable has become, if not routine, a prospect that businesses must plan
Lighthouse Appoints Georg Beyschlag as Chief Financial Officer
DENVER, Colorado—Lighthouse announced the appointment of Georg Beyschlag as chief financial officer. Lighthouse Founder Matthias Geeroms, who has served as CFO since 2018, transi
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Super 8 by Wyndham Spearfish
SPEARFISH, South Dakota—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of a Super 8 by Wyndham Spearfish, a 60-room hotel in Spearfish, South Dakota, for $2.4 million. “This tran
How Curiosity Led to the C-Suite: Choice Hotels International’s Joshua Sloser on His Career Path
Choice Hotels International, Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Joshua Sloser didn’t set out to be a hotel executive; he just wanted to travel. It was that love of travel that prompte
