Magnuson added 80 franchises in 2021 for its Independent Collection
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC did not slow Magnuson Hotels’ growth as it added 80 franchise agreements for its Independent Collection in the U.S. and United...
Young hoteliers donate facemasks to hospitals
A GROUP OF 12 young hoteliers came together to donate 25,000 facemasks to hospitals in their home states, California, Texas, Oregon and Washington. The...
Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief funding
ANOTHER DAY PASSED without Congress approving relief funding to help hotels and other small businesses weather the economic storm from the COVID-19 pandemic. Then,...
Hilton announces new Homewood Suites prototype
HILTON ’S EXTENDED-STAY Homewood Suites brand is getting a new look. The brand’s new Prototype 10.0 includes a smaller footprint but with more rooms,...
CBRE: Plan on hotel telecom costs to rise
THE COSTS OF operating hotel telecom systems are rising while the revenue generated by the systems continues to shrink, according to an article from...
Stonebridge Cos., Red Roof join AHLA’s ‘Safe Stay’ program
STONEBRIDGE COS. OF Denver, led by Navin Dimond, president and CEO, has joined numerous other hotel companies around the country as part of American...
SBA announces modifications to COVID EIDL loan program
THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) has made several modifications to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program that address concerns many in the hospitality...
Hotels should keep in touch with guests during pandemic, marketing experts say
TRAVEL HAS SHUT down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing occupancy to dry up at hotels across the U.S., leading to closures and layoffs....
Hurricane Ida leaves New Orleans hoteliers without power
ON SUNDAY, HURRICANE Ida swept over New Orleans as a Category 4 storm, leaving The Big Easy in tatters and without power. It struck...
NewcrestImage to acquire nine G6 Hospitality hotels
FRESH FROM SELLING off much of its portfolio, NewcrestImage recently agreed to purchase nine hotels in Arizona from G6 Hospitality, six branded Motel 6...
