George Seli

With the growth of luxury and lifestyle hospitality comes more opportunities for third-party operators, particularly those like Stonebridge who have a specialty in that sector. 'It's a segment that largely was operated by the brands, and the brands are no... See more

The latest 'smart' guestrooms are not simply equipped with various smart devices but also combine them into an ecosystem that encompasses room access, WiFi connectivity, lighting, temperature, service request systems, and even drapery controls. The integr... See more

Procurement software company PurchasePlus recently expanded into the United States, leveraging its 25 years of hotel industry experience across the Asia-Pacific region, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and other international markets. Founded in Austra... See more

Creating an effective CapEx plan for hotel improvement involves numerous considerations, from prioritizing projects to supply chain resilience to insurance requirements to guest satisfaction. The Lodging Conference's Wednesday programming included a sessi... See more

While industry fundamentals are arguably the best they've been in a decade, 'we still have work to do,' commented Justin Knight, CEO, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., at the C Suite Update, held yesterday at The Lodging Conference, in Phoenix, Arizona. Moder... See more