Brands
Through Scent, Andaz Connects Guests to Locale
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Do you smell that? It’s the aroma of a custom scent developed by Andaz Hotels & Resorts and The…
Author Corris Little
Operations
Book4Time Helps Hoteliers Improve Online Reviews
MARKHAM, ONTARIO—According to research, 49% of consumers need at least a four-star rating before they choose a business. Book4Time aims…
Operations
Culinary Duo Bring Izakaya & Sushi Bar to Nashville, TN
NASHVILLE, TN—San Francisco Bay Area Chef Ken Tominaga and Chef Michael Mina of MINA Group are set to debut PABU…
Operations
AI-Powered Leak Detection Launches in the U.S.
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Using artificial intelligence, WINT (Water Intelligence) is a solution that detects water leaks and helps conserve water, which can…
Operations
The Mark Hotel Intros The Mark Lunchbox by Jean-Georges
NEW YORK—Need a nosh? The Mark Hotel has introduced The Mark Lunchbox by Jean-Georges, a chic F&B offering for guests-on-the-go…
Brands
A Trio of Hotel Projects in the Works
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Marriott International’s AC Hotel Wailea has broken ground on the south side of Maui County in Hawaii, construction has…
Industry
Lifeafar Sees Opportunity in Colombia, Puerto Rico
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Lifeafar, a Colombia-based real estate investment and hospitality firm that caters to digital nomads, millennials and luxury travelers, is…
Design
Founder of Purpose Hotel Shares Message of Possibilities
NASHVILLE, TN—Purpose can help shape goals, establish a direction and create meaning, while for others it’s about helping those in…
Brands
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn Celebrates 50 Years
FAIRLAWN, OH—An anniversary is a time of celebration, but the milestone can also elicit some reflection and even spark vision…
Acquisitions
Hotel Effectiveness Acquires LobbyLights
ROSWELL, GA—Hotel Effectiveness, a provider of labor management software for the hotel industry, is all about optimizing labor costs. “Labor…