By Erica Killam, MGAC For hotel owners, launching a new property or renovating an existing one is a high-stakes endeavor. Many assume hiring a general contractor and architect is enough...

Hotel renovation costs continue to climb   By Eric Belfrage, Laurel Keller The global hospitality industry has undergone significant changes in the last five years, experiencing both major disruptions and a dynamic...

There’s work to do before and after a guest’s stay   By Philip Schaetz CUBE Hoteliers at luxury properties often say they know their guests better than anyone, and in many...

Hotel supply continues to grow in France’s ultra-luxury segment   By Gabriel Matar Sentinel Hospitality Synonym of excellence, the “Palace” distinction is awarded to the most prestigious 5-star hotels in France....

By Amy Jakubowski PYR (Pierre-Yves Rochon) Not long ago, I found myself at yet another roundtable on sustainability and well-being in hospitality. These themes dominate our industry dialogue, yet I can’t...

Rate premium justifies capital investment in wellness infrastructure   By Peter Anderson The hospitality industry has long understood that tracking market trends and strategically monetizing them has been a key to...

Property structure, amenities and services are factors that can slow down development   By Scott Antel Scott’s FZ With so many branded residences projects I have been involved with — many...

By Warren Feldman Nehmer   The hospitality design and construction industry has always had standards and guidelines, “rules of thumb” if you will, that one could utilize when completing a...