For most hotel owners, energy costs run on autopilot, and that’s exactly the problem By Dave Hennekes Hotel owners negotiate for almost everything: Commission rates with OTAs, terms with linen and laundry vendors, pricing with F&B suppliers, renewal terms on PMS and POS systems. Many work with a broker for property insurance and a franchise rep for brand standards. … [Read more...] about Who’s Advocating for Your Energy Bill?
hihotels’ Regional Conferences Focus on Franchise Insights, Strong Support Programs, and Long-Term Brand Loyalty
(ATLANTA, GA – October 7, 2026) – hihotels by Hospitality International brought franchisees together last week for two Regional Conferences centered on owner feedback, operational performance, and system-wide collaboration. Their input will help the company enhance several support initiatives. Held at Topgolf locations in Edison, NJ, and Spring, TX, the Northeast and … [Read more...] about hihotels’ Regional Conferences Focus on Franchise Insights, Strong Support Programs, and Long-Term Brand Loyalty
Airbotx 440X Named Winner of Maintenance Sales News 2026 New Products Award
WESTFIELD, IN — October 6, 2026 — Airbotx, LLC announced today that its Airbotx 440X has been selected as the winner of the Maintenance Sales News 2026 New Products Award in the Green Cleaning Products category. Maintenance Sales News is a leading independent publication serving the Jan/San industry, reaching approximately 25,000 distributors, … [Read more...] about Airbotx 440X Named Winner of Maintenance Sales News 2026 New Products Award
Rethinking the Hotel Asset
When renovation isn’t the answer By Jigar (Jay) Desai Every hotel owner facing a major PIP eventually asks the same question: Is this the investment that finally gets the returns where they need to be. Or, is it the investment that keeps the property treading water under a brand that no longer fits the market? For a growing number of owners, the honest answer is neither, … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Hotel Asset
Landingplace Hotels Launches Borderless Hotel Alliance, Signs First Hotel
Longtime Virginia Beach Owner-Operators Harshad and Swati Barot Select Independent Hotel Affiliation Platform for Ambassadors Inn & Suites BLUFFTON, S.C., September 24, 2026: Landingplace Hotels today announced the launch of Borderless Hotel Alliance, an independent hotel affiliation platform designed to give hotel owners access to technology, distribution, loyalty, … [Read more...] about Landingplace Hotels Launches Borderless Hotel Alliance, Signs First Hotel