EV Hotels enters metaverse with new partnership
EV HOTELS, A new technology-centric hotel brand founded by Ken Patel, is entering the “metaverse” by way of a partnership with “metavestor” club BAPESWORLD....
AAHOA releases 12 Points of Fair Franchising guide
AAHOA RELEASED ITS updated resource guide for member franchisees. The updates reflect the current business landscape and the long-term, mutually beneficial relationship between industry...
OYO, Wyndham launch projects to support Ukraine
HOSPITALITY FIRMS OYO ROOMS and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts recently joined relief efforts in Ukraine. OYO is offering free accommodation to refugees fleeing the...
USTA urges removal of pandemic-era restrictions
THE U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION wants the federal government to replace pandemic-era restrictions with endemic-focused policies to enable full and free travel. That was one...
HotStats: U.S. hotels’ GOPPAR in February highest since October
GOPPAR OF U.S. hotels hit $65.98 in February, its highest point since October last year and more than $40 more than in January, but...
Stonehill ranked as 10th largest U.S. hotel lender by MBA
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE lender Stonehill is ranked as the 10th largest U.S. commercial real estate hotel lender by origination volume based on the 2021...
Auro Hotels acquires Residence Inn in Atlanta
AURO HOTELS RECENTLY ACQUAIRED the Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead/Lenox Park. Hunter Hotel Advisors helped broker the deal, which it said is another...
Survey: Most travelers and workers want to bring back business travel
TRAVELERS AS WELL as hoteliers are ready for business travel to get back to normal, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Nearly...
Finalists announced for 2022 ‘She Has a Deal’ competition
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT competition “She Has a Deal” announced six teams to the final round of SHaDPitch 2022. SHaD is focused on promoting female...
Castell Project, AHLA Foundation announce merger
THE CHARITY WING of American Hotel & Lodging Association, the AHLA Foundation, announced merger with the Castell Project to strengthen and accelerate the industry’s...