Marriott’s Movement Away From Adult Content Is Personal
Marriott International made a bold and controversial decision recently when it opted not to make adult content available at any…
Editor's Notes
Leading Market Share Is An Honor We Don’t Take Lightly
On behalf of the entire staff at HOTEL BUSINESS®, I would like to thank you for making Hotel Business the…
Looking Back On Year Of Progress For HB, Industry
As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, it gives us pause to reflect on the past…
Mentoring Students Can Be Great Opportunity For Hotels
Every year at about this time college students well into their senior years are facing the reality that their lives…
Being An Early Adopter Of Technology Doesn’t Always Pay
I recently attended LodgeNet’s third annual Customer Technology Symposium in Boston. As I attended the numerous educational sessions, I tried…
Companies Which Can Adapt In Better Position To Succeed
As the summer comes to a close and we look ahead to the more prosperous times that have been predicted…
Franchisees Need To Focus On Real Solutions Not Current Fee Structure
One of the staples of our annual Franchise Report is the comprehensive fees report culled together with the cooperation of…
Lodging Market Turnaround Actually Starting To Make Quicker Spin
Within the past year-and-a-half or so, I’ve made literally dozens of presentations assessing market conditions for HOTEL BUSINESS® advertisers and…
Downturn Has Taught Real Lessons This Time, But Better Times Are Ahead
We’ve all heard the expression “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger,” and it certainly applies when it comes to…
HB ON THE SCENE: Accor N.A. Conference— Consistency Key For ‘6’ Brands
IXTAPA, MEXICO—Although gray skies and a steamy downpour greeted them, more than 300 Motel 6/Studio 6 franchisees and corporate Accor…