Lessons in seasonality from a hotel made of ice
For most hoteliers, seasonality means fluctuating demand and shifting rates. For Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Finnish Lapland, seasonality defines the business…
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Lessons in seasonality from a hotel made of ice
For most hoteliers, seasonality means fluctuating demand and shifting rates. For Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Finnish Lapland, seasonality defines the business…
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Mechanical and semi-automated parking systems offer an alternative to the permanent rigidity of ramps and wide circulation aisles. Systems like stackers or puzzle platforms condense vehicle storage into smaller footprints, freeing up land or…
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The Problem With "Just Ask a Manager" — And Why AI Needs to Meet Workers Where They Are
In hospitality, knowledge is power—but only if it’s accessible. Too often, the people who need critical answers the most—the ones on the floor, in the kitchen, or starting a shift—are the least likely to find them quickly…
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Hotel franchising, an integral part of the European hospitality industry, continues to grow in popularity as hotel chains establish significant presence due to its ability to provide both franchisors and franchisees with a strong, proven business…
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Guest reveals what she found in her bed at 'fancy' hotel
A guest of a very well-known hotel chain has been left in hysterics after finding a packet of 'illegal, Indian Viagra' slipped between her bedsheets.
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Five-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better than Four-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.
With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.
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Why Are Hotel Sheets Always White? We Asked the Experts
Ever wonder why most hotels use white sheets? We've got the answer.
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Choice Hotels introduces Lobby in a Box modular design package
Choice Hotels International has introduced a new modular design package, Lobby in a Box, to enhance extended stay hotel conversions for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands.
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Soft brands move into midscale
For the first 10 years of their existence, soft brands were largely an upper upscale and luxury phenomenon. But in recent years, several major hotel companies have been introducing soft brand collections in the midscale segment of the market. Due to…
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Choice Hotels appoints Beers as new CEO for EMEA
Choice Hotels International has promoted David Beers to become the company’s new CEO for the EMEA region.
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Choice Hotels Promotes Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands
Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced today that it has promoted Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands. A nearly 17-year veteran of Choice Hotels International and…
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Largest Hotel Chains in the World by Number of Properties, 2024
The CEOWORLD magazine team conducted a thorough analysis of hotel data to identify the largest hotel chains in the world based on the number of properties they have. To determine the biggest hotel brands, the team used the total number of properties…
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Choice Hotels Promotes Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in hospitality technology, announced today that it has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering…
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Choice's failed quest for Wyndham could not overcome hotel owners' resistance
Choice Hotels International's decision to drop its hostile takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the second high-profile travel deal to disintegrate this month.
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Statement Regarding the Termination of Choice Hotel’s Proposed Takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
The Federal Trade Commission has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors…
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Slatto backs new Nordic hotel chain
A new Nordic hotel chain has been launched by partners, investor Slatto and experienced hotel operator Strawberry group.
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HB on the Scene: Catching up with Mark Shalala
Christina Trauthwein, VP, Content and Partnerships, Hotel Business speaks with Mark Shalala, SVP, development, upscale brands & real estate, Choice Hotels International, about the company and its upscale brands…
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Choice Hotels Becomes First Hotel Company to Complete Total Data Center Migration to the Cloud
The all-in move to AWS cements Choice's technology leadership within the industry, and allows it to deliver cutting-edge services to franchisees. Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc…
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