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11/07/2023

At BITAC Purchasing & Design East, currently taking place at Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida, five female hoteliers took the stage to discuss the environment for women in hospitality and what steps still need to be taken to achieve equity in ownership and operations.

According to a study conducted this year by the School of Hospitality Management at Penn State Unive

28/06/2023

Have you heard of babymooning? If not, you may want to look into an emerging market for hotels and resorts.

“Babymoons” are a recent trend where pregnant couples will take a vacation for a few days to get awa

20/06/2023

Gary Vickery, Patrick Packineau, and Rich McNeal discussed the state of the casino resorts industry at last week.

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the casino resort space is well-positioned for growth. Attendee

14/06/2023

The second panel of centered around the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, as well as offering general insights into the development process.

The Las Vegas Strip is constantly changing, with new hotel, dining and entertainment options popping

14/06/2023

The first panel at BITAC Events Casino Resorts centered around Native American casinos and the nuances of conducting business with them as a vendor.

Many casinos in the United States and Canada are affiliated with or operated by Native American trib

09/06/2023

Rob Smith from Aimbridge Hospitality joined Hotel Interactive for today's Engaging with Executives story, where he discusses the state of the full-service sector and experiential travel trends.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

07/06/2023

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino has balanced its rich history with modern updates to ensure continued success in its 82nd year of operation.

The landscape of Las Vegas is in constant flux. New options for entertainment, sports, food and gamb

31/05/2023

American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA's The Hospitality Show is just around the corner; here's a rundown of everything you need to know before the event.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association has partnered with QuestEx to host the first-ever The H

24/05/2023

Brandi Montgomery, Valencia Hotel Group’s Vice President of Branding and Design, discussed her team’s design process, covering how they incorporate local touches into each property and the importance of dynamic outdoor spaces.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

22/05/2023

At Selina, women make up 50% of employees. Global Chief People Officer Cecile Umaña sat down for a Q&A on her first year in the position and Selina's efforts toward maintaining gender equality throughout the company.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

18/05/2023

"Consumers and travelers are showing a willingness and perhaps even a stronger preference for travel than we've ever seen. That's paying dividends at the hotel levels where occupancies rise, ADRs are increasing rapidly and our owners are really seeing the returns on their invested capital."

Kevin Schramm, Senior Vice President of Development Mainstream Brands for US and Canada at IHG Hotels & Resorts, discusses IHG’s brand development over the last year and projected what’s next for brand growth at the company in today's "Engaging with Executives" Q&A.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

15/05/2023

General manager John Spear sat down with Hotel Interactive to discuss how this over-100-year-old San Francisco hotel bounced back after the pandemic.

The Hotel Drisco in San Francisco, like the entire hospitality industry, was hit hard by the COVID-1

12/05/2023

In today's edition of Engaging with Executives, Dawn Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, talks about lessons she's learned throughout her almost 40-year career in hospitality and the changing landscape for female leadership in the industry.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

08/05/2023

"What we offer, I say, is Aimbridge is the land of opportunities."

Ann Christenson from Aimbridge Hospitality sat down with Hotel Interactive for a Q&A on Aimbridge’s talent acquisition and culture strategies, touching on initiatives such as The Aimbridge Way and Aimbridge Actions.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

03/05/2023

At Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Brandon Katz is creating engaging guest experiences through his new position as "Director of Fun." Read more on Katz and his unique role in this profile by Stefani C. O'Connor.

Those who contest all work and no play makes for a very dull person won’t get any pushback from Bran

01/05/2023

Ryan Rivett from My Place Hotels of America sat down with us at AAHOACON for a wide-ranging conversation on growing up in the industry, carrying on the family legacy and the growth of My Place.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

28/04/2023

Larry Spelts sat down with Hotel Interactive in March to talk about The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, where an employee-focused company culture helps create unique guest experiences.

Throughout his over-30-year career in hospitality, Larry Spelts, President of Lodging and Lifestyle

26/04/2023

Rounding out the educational sessions at BITAC Operations last week, four panelists took the stage to discuss an issue at the top of so many minds in the industry: labor.

For just about every corner of the hospitality industry, labor is a top issue. According to the Amer

25/04/2023

"When you're planning ahead, don't forget infrastructure."

Another tech-focused panel at BITAC Operations last week talked about tech solutions for operational challenges.

Every hotel has unique operational challenges to solve on a daily basis. More and more, technology c

24/04/2023

BITAC Operations 2023 featured many discussions surrounding technology, including this panel that covered technology decisions and ancillary revenue.

Making technology decisions is one of the most important choices hotel operators will make, as the p

24/04/2023

More from last week's BITAC Operations conference: Richard Sheinis chatted with Editor-in-Chief David Berman onstage about what companies should know about data privacy laws.

Hospitality companies are often national or international enterprises in terms of the data they proc

21/04/2023

Our Capitol Hill Weekly Roundup is back this week with a look at the labor market in hospitality.

https://www.hotelinteractive.com/capitol-hill-weekly-roundup-a-look-at-labor/

18/04/2023

What's next in tech for the hospitality industry? An esteemed panel discussed that exact question at BITAC Operations, covering AI, robotics and choosing the right tech systems.

Improvements in technology have rapidly advanced in the last few years, from robotics to mobile devi

17/04/2023

BITAC Operations is off to a great start! Check out coverage on the inaugural Amaze Insights Awards given out at the event.

At BITAC events, attendees are at the top of their fields, armed with deep wells of experience and v

15/04/2023

Missed this year's AAHOACON? Read our recap from the last two days of the event, featuring AAHOA board elections and more educational sessions.

After a busy start to AAHOACON 2023, the final two days of the conference ramped up the action with

13/04/2023

The first two days of AAHOA's 2023 convention has been jam-packed full of educational sessions, a record-breaking trade show and exciting networking opportunities. Hotel Interactive has you covered with important insights from the event.

In a record-breaking year for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, over 8000 attendees are f

06/04/2023

At the HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference in March, three members of the Raines management team chatted with Hotel Interactive about their recent acquisition of HP Hotels.

Raines, a hotel development, management, and investment company, announced the acquisition of HP Hot

03/04/2023

Since its reintroduction in February, the PRO Act has made waves on Capitol Hill. Learn about reactions from politicians, unions and the AHLA here:

The PRO Act has re-emerged as a proposed law on Capitol Hill, and there are wide-ranging opinions am

29/03/2023

Robert Cole, President and CEO of Hospitality Ventures Management Group, sat down with Hotel Interactive at the HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference to discuss the company's recent growth and optimism for 2023 and beyond.

Our Engaging with Executives series consists of one-on-one Q&As with executives around the hospi

27/03/2023

Recently launched Aperture Hotels looks to shine light on business opportunities others may not see. President and CEO Charles Oswald sat down with Hotel Interactive at the 2023 HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference to discuss the new venture.

The aperture plays an important role on a camera. It’s a small opening that allows light to shine th