Ed Brock is an award-winning journalist who has worked for various U.S. newspapers and magazines, including with American City & County magazine, a national publication based in Atlanta focused on city and county government issues. He is currently senior editor at Asian Hospitality magazine, the top U.S. publication for Asian American hoteliers. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Ed began his career in journalism in the early 1990s as a reporter for a chain of weekly newspapers in Baldwin County, Alabama. After a stint teaching English in Japan, Ed returned to the U.S. and moved to the Atlanta area where he returned to journalism, coming to work at Asian Hospitality in 2016.
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN & SUITES OPENS IN KINGWOOD/HUMBLE, TEXAS
Houston, TX. February 22, 2021 – RLH Corporation (NYSE: RLH) is excited to announce the opening of its newest Americas Best Value Inn & Suites property in the Houston metropolitan area. Conveniently located in the Kingwood/Humble neighborhood, Americas Best Value Inn and & Suites Kingwood IAH Airport is only a few minutes away from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Kingwood Medical Center and Humble Civic Center.
Just off I-69, the hotel is not only pet-friendly but also guarantees signature amenities and extra comfort the brand is known for:
complimentary parking
free high-speed Wi-Fi
High-definition TV
The new property offers multi-bedrooms equipped with kitchenettes, perfect for families, groups and, those who are looking to stay in the area for an extended time.
Nikul Patel, General Manager, states, “We are delighted to unveil this new property within such close proximity to one of the nation’s busiest airports and most exciting cities. While on the outskirts of Houston and on the footsteps I-69, this Americas Best Value Inn & Suites is in the perfect location for travelers who are looking to explore downtown Houston, with the convenience of being near nature that surrounds the city.”
Known as the “Livable Forest,” Kingwood/Humble is surrounded by trees, parks, and trails—perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching, golfing, and more. The Deerbrook Mall and fine dining restaurants are easily accessible from the premises as well.
Americas Best Value Inn and & Suites Kingwood IAH Airport has opened its door and welcomes its visitors to the Lone Star State. Reservations can be made at redlion.com or by calling the front desk at 832-777-0117
About RLH Corporation
RLH Corporation is an innovative hotel company focused on the franchising of 8 brands at 900+ properties across North America. The brands include Hotel RL, Red Lion Hotels, Red Lion Inn & Suites, Signature and Signature Inn, GuestHouse Extended Stay, Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, and Knights Inn. The Company's brands offer hotel owners with common sense brand standards, reasonable fees and contract terms, forward-thinking services, and expansive global sales and distribution opportunities. To learn more about franchising with RLH Corporation, visit www.franchise.rlhco.com. We don’t wait for the future. We create it.
AAHOA IS URGING hotels to adopt cybersecurity measures to prevent incidents similar to the recent cyberattacks on MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. Following the ransomware attack on IHG Hotels & Resorts last year, which cost hotel owners between $30,000 and $75,000 each, AAHOA called for clear lines of communication to protect franchisees who bore the brunt of revenue losses from bookings missed due to the disruptions.
In July, Choice Hotels International confirmed a data breach impacting guest information in its Radisson Hotels Americas chain, originating from a file-transfer system hack, according to AAHOA and media reports.
The association said that most impacted franchisees are small business owners, unable to absorb unexpected booking losses. This challenge is amplified by ongoing issues like staffing shortages, which further hinder their recovery efforts. It further emphasized that with franchisor support, hoteliers can improve the guest experience and reduce the risk of disruptive incidents.
"A surge in three major cyberattacks in the past year underscores that the hotel industry remains a continuous target for hackers," said Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA president and CEO. "Recent reports highlight a common tactic where hackers impersonate an employee of the victim company, deceiving IT helpdesk or internal staff into providing duplicate access. With hackers displaying increasing sophistication, both franchisors and hoteliers must elevate their vigilance to safeguard sensitive information.”
Blake said heightened attentiveness and surveillance also protect the prestige and reputation of the hotels that owners have dedicated themselves to building and upholding.
In August, AAHOA emphasized the growing significance of artificial intelligence in both society and the hotel industry. The association underscored AI's capacity to boost operational efficiency and lower costs, placing a strong emphasis on ethical implementation. Citing research from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston and Morgan Stanley, AAHOA supported the integration of AI in hotels to enhance the guest experience.
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