The DoubleTree hotel wasn’t broken, but it wasn’t memorable either. One of two nearly identical DoubleTree’s in the...

You can automate a lot in hospitality, but you can’t automate care.

That was the message from Glenn Haussman, host of...

As one of Denver's newest architectural landmarks, Populus isn’t just turning heads with its striking design—it’s...

Hotels and retailers aren't so different. Both cater to ever-changing consumer expectations. Both need to rethink...

Seven years ago, Ben Uyeda noticed something that would shape his next venture: as Instagram usage grew, so did...

Under the vast Texas sky, a desert dream is taking shape in Marfa. The iconic El Cosmico, long a haven for wanderers...

Construction costs have nearly doubled, interest rates remain high, and labor challenges persist. Yet, with airports...

Let’s face it—building and renovating hotels these days is no small feat. Rising costs, tighter timelines, and evolving...

Designing hotels today means navigating more complexity than ever, global standards, brand systems, shifting guest...

Since opening its first location in 2008, citizenM has built 12 hotels using modular construction, totaling about 3,000...

The Omni PGA Frisco Resort stands as one of the largest new resort projects in the nation over the last few years....

At HotelSpaces '23, Emmy Hise, the Senior Director of Hospitality Market Analytics at CoStar, led an insightful...

Sustainability. It's a hot-button issue on everyone's minds these days, from guests demanding eco-friendly practices to...

In a wide-ranging discussion at HotelSpaces '23, four seasoned hotel design and construction leaders sat down to unpack...

In an era where travelers are increasingly seeking memorable and unique experiences during their hotel stays,...

The pandemic forced – or, rather, inspired – a seismic shift in domestic travel, with Americans taking a greater...

Harnessing the raw energy of hip-hop, Run-DMC stormed the music industry, breaking barriers and crafting legends. Their...

Extended stay has become one of the fastest-growing categories in the hospitality industry, largely due to the changes...

When21c St. Louis opens later this year, the Missouri city’s Downtown West neighborhood will gain more than a boutique...

As the hotel industry reawakens after several years of uncertainty, lifestyle brands are enjoying an especially...

Kimberly Lewis likes to tell people she’s a member of the .001%: a Black woman executive and person of faith in the...

It’s an exciting time to be in the hotel business. Transaction activity is up 69% year-to-date over 2019, with private...

Mike Richter didn’t exactly take a traditional route to his current role as president of Brightcore Energy, providing...

“The Future of Real Estate is Modular.” “Modular Construction Will Take Over the World.”

Hot air balloons, airlines, and spaceships. There’s a lot that the Virgin Group has accomplished over the past 50 years...

People are looking for transformative experiences, and they’re willing to pay for them.

When Kevin Fennell joined 21c Museum Hotels in 2015, he was asked a simple question that stuck with him: What was your...

The American traveler hasn’t exactly been clamoring for the retro motel experience since the roadside staple’s 1960s...

Where do we go from here? That’s the topic on every hospitality executive’s mind right now...still...and the focus of a...

Hotel companies have spent the better part of the COVID-19 crisis in full-on survival mode — focusing on rebuilding...

As hospitality looks to a future beyond COVID-19, developers and design professionals are innovating old properties and...

Chip Conley founded boutique hotel chain Joie de Vivre when he purchased a pay-by-the-hour motel in the Tenderloin...

In 2008, Airbnb came along and totally disrupted the hotel industry by offering a low-cost alternative to the standard...

People make purchasing decisions based on their emotions. Brand loyalty, customer engagement, even just getting a...

If you want to know what waves are coming that will disrupt the hotel industry, ask the guy who has made a career out...

What does an architect have to learn from the automotive industry? Plenty, actually, and that knowledge will only make...

With more than five million guest rooms available at over 54,000 hotels across the United States, consumers have the...

"We're going to do something different today," Danny Forster, Principal of DF&A, proclaimed by way of opening a panel...

In a wide-ranging discussion at HotelSpaces, moderator David Black—Managing Director of Project & Development Services...

The Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Texas Hill Country, located just 20 minutes from downtown Austin, recently...

HotelSpaces ‘19 was held just outside of Austin, Texas at the Omni Creek Barton Resort, fresh out of a $165 million...

Right now in the hotel industry, people can't stop talking about luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring, also known by many...

A major shift is underway in the hospitality industry. Converging forces—from rapid advancements in tech to rising...

For hotel owners/operators looking to optimize their bottom lines, taking new properties from concept to completion is...

There are a lot of considerations, and sometimes concessions, that have to be made when hotel owners and operators are...

From securing the best labor force available in a strong economy to designing destination experiences for markets eager...

During a discussion on modular construction at HotelSpaces, Carl Hren (Senior Vice President of Architecture &...

It’s a fine line between thoughtful trend and clever gimmick. Himank Goswami, (Former) Senior Manager of Design &...

Since most hotel projects take four to five years from conception to completion, developers and designers often feel...

Citing the innovative culture of his homeland, Benjamin Calleja, CEO of hospitality design company Livit, believes...

What a year it has been! As we look back on 2018, it’s interesting to see what stories got the most attention on the...

While they still have a low profile in North America, AccorHotels have developed a huge global presence, taking an...

From the rise of modular design and adaptive reuse to the lack of quality design and construction teams, hospitality...

In the early 1930s, New York architects were competing in a frenzied, media-driven “race to the sky” to build the...

With dynamic speakers from Brazil, Sweden and the UAE, the third annual HotelSpaces retreat had an international...

Within the hotel industry, one will find that Birmingham, UK-based BLOC Hotels is shaking up a number of established...

Modern, minimalist and industrial are not typical terms associated with the Florida Keys, but The Perry Hotel in Key...

Some of today’s most dynamic, architecturally intriguing hotels are adaptive reuse projects that have transformed car...

In a city known for its conservative approach to new development, it took a strong team, patience, persistence, and a...

A shift toward minimalist design and smaller guest rooms is paving the way for innovative hospitality brands to reduce...

For 1 Hotels, the impact of Hurricane Sandy on construction of its luxury Brooklyn property brought home the importance...

We are excited to share that Mentalist Oz Pearlman will be joining us at the Opening night reception on the beach at ...

The United States has begun to see the benefits of a trend that’s been thriving in Europe for years—Micro Hotels,...

Over the past few years, Emaar Hospitality Group’s Himank Goswami has become known for his ability to concisely...

Now that Marriott’s well-publicized modular design + construction initiative is well underway, over the next decade...

For decades, traveling to college towns meant staying at bland, substandard motels or older hotels that hadn’t been...

With so much attention focused on understanding the mindset of Millennials and Generation Z, are hotel brands and...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you've likely been unable to escape the buzz surrounding...

Whether enjoying laps in a pool tiled a century ago or sitting in a lobby that was once a factory floor, repurposed...

After close to 30 years working in every nook and cranny of the industry, Anthony Melchiorri decided he wanted to make...

It would be fair to say that if you were to ask 100 hotel operators what the biggest threat to their business is, 99...

In less than a decade, social media has fundamentally changed the way we interact with the world and with each other....

Despite the turbulence of an industry in transition, the US hotel market remains a “pillar of strength.”

When it comes to speculation on the hotel guest room of the future, predictions often feel more steeped in science...

At no other point in history has the consumerbeen flooded with so much choice. With each week that goes by, catching...

HotelSpaces ‘17 brought together some of the sharpest minds in the hotel development, design & construction to...

Building a strong sense of pride and purpose in the workforce will help your business grow.

According to Bill Walshe,...

Lobbies once were the pride of fine hotels, where people of substance gathered to see and be seen. However, over the...

Striking the right balance between cost and quality design is arguably one of the most challenging aspects for any...

Though popular with budget hotels, America’s mid-range and higher end hotel brands have been slow to embrace modular...

Part of the TTC family of brands, 15 of Red Carnation’s 17 hotel properties across the UK, Ireland, South Africa,...

Designing hotels that appeal to the next generation (Gen Z) involves appreciating their need to curate their own...

Adaptive reuse projects have been increasingly popular over the last several years in both commercial and residential...

The rise of Amazon.com is one the retail industry is still bearing painful witness to. As the online giant gobbles up...

For many travelers, the accommodations set the tone for the trip. A hotel brand that truly connects with customers and...

The impact of globalization, technology and the rise of the sharing economy has shaped a new breed of traveler: the...

The latest release of Gallup’s highly regarded State of the American Workplace report in February provided an overview...

The rise and rise of Amazon is one the retail industry is still bearing painful witness to. The start of this year saw ...

At the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, CA, over 100 hotel development, design and construction execs convened...

We are very excited to announce the addition of Roger Bloss, Founder, President & CEO of Vantage Hospitality to the...

Danny Forster, Emmy award winning producer, host of Discovery Channel’s "Build it Bigger" and noted architect will be a...

For many travelers, the accommodations set the tone for the trip. A hotel brand that truly connects with customers and...