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317 | Together Again: U.S. hotel industry begins to see return of small meetings
Ginny Morrison of Evanston, Illinois, is a 33-year veteran of Spire Hospitality, a hotel management company with a portfolio that spans coast-to-coast. As vice president of sales and marketing, Morris
316 | Pandemic Trailblazer: Hunter Hotel Investment Conference leads lodging industry’s 2021 event circuit
Hospitality event will test COVID-19 boundaries as well as hybrid-meeting format
315 | COVID Comp Sets: The pandemic has dramatically altered hotels’ playing fields
The coronavirus crisis has dramatically altered the traditional competitive set most hotels use to benchmark their business performance. During the pandemic, properties have reduced services; they’ve
314 | No Discounts Available: Smart rate management keeps hotels afloat amid COVID-19 storm
Industry watchers say decline in ADR is product of low occupancy, not weak business strategy
01 | First But Not Last
NextGen in Lodging launches its inaugural program on Long Live Lodging
313 | Staging a Comeback: Hospitality leader Ron Vlasic helps industry build post-pandemic revival
Lodging veteran continues to illuminate way through dark economic times
312 | Spring Breaks for Homebodies: Staycations are a growing trend amid the coronavirus pandemic
Collaboration among hotels, nearby restaurants and entertainment venues can help attract guests in search of a local respite, say experts
311 | Shelters From the Norm: Hotels used for hospitals and housing face unexpected problems
Some owners ‘lose money every step of the way’ when shifting to alternative uses amid pandemic
310 | Hotels Convert to Housing: Federal COVID-19-relief funds fuel transactions
Housing developers pay top dollar for certain kinds of lodging assets good for conversion, says Arizona hotel broker
309 | ‘Stay the Course’: Kathleen Bertrand recalls hospitality career focused on growth through diversity
Kathleen Bertrand believes Atlanta is a city where dreams can come true. A jazz recording artist, she served at the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau for more than 30 years, finding new ways to p