
2013 United States Hotel Franchise Fee Reference Guide

Online hotel guest reviews significantly influence the booking decisions of future guests. Implementing the 7-step strategy suggested in this article can improve guest satisfaction and may increase future bookings.

The recent recession cut into Wilmington’s hotel market as demand from financial institutions and other firms weakened; however, new projects, rising room rates, and a strengthening economy in the city and MSA are putting RevPAR on the mend.

Millennials are the next generation of travel, but what exactly are they looking for? Read on to explore the top 10 travel trends for Millennials and how to best market and adapt to this ever evolving market.

If you build it, will they come?

Corpus Christi’s economy is buttressed by tourism, an expanding international port of shipping and trade, and an energy industry that has realized enormous growth over the past few years. How have improving economic conditions affected area hotels?

The Current Status of Hotel Development Activity and Construction Costs in Canada

The HVS Hotel Development Cost Survey 2012/13 reveals construction cost ranges for hotel projects. Changes in the hotel development cycle and the construction industry are reflected in the current data.

Business relocations and expansions are one sign of Oklahoma City’s economic strength since the recent recession; increasing hotel tax revenues, greater demand, and new supply demonstrate the strength of the city’s hotel sector.

New business partnerships, investments in high-tech companies and facilities, and rising hotel demand and average rates point toward a path of growth for Lansing’s economy and hotels.