Dark Social is Changing Hospitality B2B Sales – Here’s How to Keep Up

Attribution used to be simple. A prospect clicked an ad, landed on a website, and converted. Marketers could draw a straight line from lead to sale. But today? That line has turned into a messy, untrackable web of interactions across dark social channels, AI-driven search, and private conversations. After getting tagged in posts, receiving LinkedIn […]

The shift from points to relationships

Images by BookBoost Earning points for your bookings in hotels is a practice that has been around for decades and although it might stay in place for many years to come, we are already seeing a shift within the same trend. What is it? Guests don’t like to receive benefits they won’t use. Benefits that […]

The Hoxton Edinburgh to open this June

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, hotel brand The Hoxton is set to open its first Scottish property this June 23rd. Spread across 11 interconnected Georgian townhouses, the 214-room Hoxton Edinburgh has been restored by AIME Studios, the in-house design team of parent company Ennismore. The hotel will […]

Sally’s Debuts New Concept At Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Photo Credit: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego SAN DIEGO, California—Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego unveiled the reimagination of its signature restaurant Sally’s. The newly transformed, open-air dining experience will celebrate San Diego’s coastal culture through Baja Med cuisine, with a menu offering fresh Mexican and Mediterranean flavors set to fully launch in May. As the […]

Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco-Bellmead Development Project

Land – Home2 Suites by Hilton Waco-Bellmead Development Project – Image Credit HVS    HVS Brokerage & Advisory presents an attractive investment opportunity to acquire and develop a 1.86-acre plot in Bellmead, Texas. The plot is fully entitled for the construction of a 100-key Home2 Suites by Hilton. The development project is poised to leverage the […]

Extended-Stay Profitability Face-Off: Economy Vs. Midscale

The two key differentiating factors between economy and midscale extended-stay hotels are the quality of the finishes and the price point. Economy extended-stay hotels typically offer a more budget-friendly option for guests, focusing on basic, functional accommodations with limited extra features. These properties normally provide guestrooms ranging from 250 to 300 square feet, and amenities […]

Mainak Ray appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott Kolkata

Images by JW Marriott Kolkata JW Marriott Kolkata announces the appointment of Mainak Ray as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over a decade of expertise in luxury hospitality sales across India, Mainak brings a strong strategic vision and a proven track record of success. Driving Growth and Excellence In his new role, Mainak will oversee […]

Next’House secures $10 million investment from EIGHTClouds

Reading Time: < 1 minute UAE: Dubai-based investment firm EIGHTClouds has invested $10 million in Next’House, a luxury hostel brand, for its expansion in the GCC. Founded in 2022, the hostel brand operates six properties in Dubai offering 178 beds across private and shared accommodations, with plans to triple its bed capacity. Next’House focuses on community-oriented […]

Hunter Hotel Advisors Closes $31.47 Million in Financing for Hotels

Fairfield Inn Columbia Northwest Harbison ATLANTA, Georgia—Hunter Hotel Advisors (HUNTER) announced the closing of $31.47 million in financing for three hotel properties. Senior Vice President of Capital Markets Adeel Amin executed the transactions on behalf of the firm. The financing includes the following: Home2 Suites El Paso Airport, Texas – CMBS ($14.37 million) Hampton Inn & […]

Candlewood Suites in Texarkana, Texas Listed for Sale

Candlewood Suites in Texarkana – Image Credit CBRE    CBRE Hotels has listed the Candlewood Suites, an 80-room property in Texarkana, Texas, for sale. The hotel is located near regional points of interest and diverse demand drivers, presenting a lucrative investment opportunity. CBRE Hotels has announced that the Candlewood Suites, located at 2901 S Cowhorn Creek […]