Monthly Archives: February 2025
How AI is transforming hotel wellness facilities and improving staff operations across all stages of the guest journey
Hotel Technology News It’s inevitable that modern advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will impact the hotel industry. While much has been rightfully said about use cases like machine learning (ML) impacting personalized guest offers or microsegmentation and generative AI (genAI) helping with contextual marketing or summarization for staff, for this focused article let’s [...]
International brands, investors see increasing potential for lifestyle hotels
Hotel News Now via CoStar The lifestyle segment is no longer a niche sector flying under the radar in the hospitality industry. Lifestyle hotels are moving the needle with guests, spurring global brand companies to develop or acquire lifestyle brands and attracting investors who see money to be made. Read More
Fall protection focus: rooftop fall protection systems
Buildings The activity on a building’s rooftop may go unnoticed to most, but it’s often critical maintenance that keeps the building’s operations running smoothly. Often, rooftops house many HVAC components, lighting, safety, security and other equipment that employees will have to service periodically. Read More
Hilton sets new growth record, adds 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms
Lodging Magazine In a year when Hilton announced new partnerships and acquisitions and developed hotels worldwide, the company set records for growth. Hilton added 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms in 2024, the single biggest increase in rooms in Hilton’s more than 100-year history, achieving net unit growth of 7.3%. Read More
How to choose the right sustainability certifications for your hotel business
Green Lodging News Hotel sustainability certifications are no longer a specialized distinction but an essential means of meeting market demand. With 73% of global tourists preferring to stay in hotels that apply sustainable practices, green certificates increasingly play a key role in influencing consumer choices. Read More
8 reasons to plan landscaping projects in the winter
FacilitiesNet Grounds managers know a well-designed landscape will increase the public perception and value of a property. Planning landscaping projects during the winter months offers many benefits. This season provides unique opportunities for facility managers. By starting the process during the winter, managers can ensure a successful and beautiful landscape by spring. Read More