Cameron Sperance

The extra $300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits is an easy political punching bag to use to explain away the hotel industry’s labor shortage problems. Want people back? Pay more and market the industry better.

Nothing in life (and business) is fair. Soho House is able to expand at lower development costs with a special landlord-tenant relationship unavailable to the average mom-and-pop company.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo hears your concerns, hotel industry. But how about some action? Until U.S. authorities outline a clear path to reviving key global business travel corridors, many sleepless nights are ahead, wondering what happens after Labor Day when leisure travel dissipates.

It is not the first time Ian Schrager has attempted to brand Public as the next big thing for hotels with its “luxury for all” mantra. But the pandemic primed the travel market where this kind of high-end, limited-service brand has a real shot at growth.

Soho House's push for an initial public offering puts a lot of stock around the idea that more customers want some degree of exclusivity following the pandemic.

Hilton’s rapid growth in Sin City signals the company sees a full travel rebound for Las Vegas, which greatly suffered from a year of no major events during the pandemic. But developing a successful Las Vegas mega-resort doesn't come cheap: Celine Dion wouldn't leave Caesars Palace for pennies.

Despite saying "nothing has changed," Hornbuckle knows things have changed and it's up to smart brands to figure out how to best position themselves.

The hotel industry is riding high on a summer surge of demand, but labor shortages and changing guest tastes mean this industry has to adapt fast as it looks to reignite revenue drivers beyond leisure travelers.

Hilton’s Confirmed Connecting Rooms feature is a win for leisure travelers looking for larger spaces when booking group travel this summer. But it also aims to make hotels a viable option once again for larger families who may have already decamped for the likes of Airbnb.

Accor's push into the Middle East is a needed shot in the arm for the region's tepid pace of hotel development. But success hinges on mega-projects and events in markets like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia actually panning out.