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U.S. Hotels Enjoy Profit Growth, But It Is Becoming Harder to Achieve
“2018 marked the first year since 2009 that expense growth exceeded revenue growth, thus resulting in a slight decline in the GOP margin," said R. Mark Woodworth, senior managing director of CBRE Hotels Americas Research.

Hospitality Financial Leadership: Investing in Financial Leadership in Your Hotel / David Lund
CFO to CEO: “What happens if we invest in developing people and they leave?” CEO: “What happens if we don’t and they stay?”

New Research Study Explores Trends to Meet Needs of Consumer of the Future
The end of room types, robots at the concierge and achieving ‘cult status’: new Amadeus-IHG research study, Drivers of Change in Hospitality, asks if this is the future of hospitality?

2017 Visitation Estimates, Country Profiles and Spending Available
The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) has completed posting of the 2017 states, cities, regions visited by overseas travelers and profiles to the website on the Inbound Travel to the U.S. page.

The Modern Casino Resort: An Event and Meetings Hot-Spot / Lauren Hall
Recent studies project the casino hotel market will see significant growth by 2025, yet that growth isn’t attributed to the gaming sector alone.

JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® to Host the 29th Annual Meet the Money® National Hotel Finance and Investment Conference May 6-8, 2019 in Los Angeles
This event will bring together hotel owners, operators, developers, consultants, investors, brands, lenders and other capital providers to discuss current developments in the industry as well as strategies for the future.

Raise a Glass to Wine Tourist Diversity
Interest in wine tourism has increased worldwide as tourists seek “authentic and individualistic experiences” while on vacation, the researchers state.

Young Hoteliers Summit (YHS) 2019: Envisioning-Defining-Succeeding: Commemorating Milestones
The 10th Edition brought forth, among other key topics, the future of hospitality in the increasingly technology-focused world of today, and the need for hospitality to constantly adapt to these changing needs and expectations.






Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to Develop Luxury 400-Room Hotel at Muckleshoot Casino
Located in the Pacific Northwest, the 18-story hotel is set to open in the second quarter of 2021.

Hyatt Signs With wasl Asset Management Group for Development of Andaz Dubai The Palm
Slated to open in Q4 2019, the hotel will feature twin 15-story towers inclusive of 217 guestrooms and 116 serviced apartments.

Charleston's Wild Dunes Resort Plans New 153-Room Hotel Expansion to Open in Early 2021
The project will add a new 153-room hotel bringing the total to 400 guestrooms and suites.

Rosen Hotels & Resorts in Orlando Announces Consolidation of Two International Drive Hotels
The 134-room Midpointe Hotel has become a 356-room property with the addition of 222 rooms at the former Clarion Inn & Suites at International Drive.

Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe Bahamas Celebrates Topping Off
Slated to open in 2020, the 150-room Margaritaville Beach Resort will be an integral part of Margaritaville at The Pointe, an exclusive $250 million, seven-acre luxury development located on Nassau Harbour in the Bahamas.

Lifsey and Pinnacle Plan June 2019 Opening of Current, a New-Build Boutique Hotel as Part of Marriott's Autograph Collection
Current is a ten-story, 4-star hotel with 180 guest rooms located in Tampa Bay, Florida.

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Nate Waldron Winner of the Chairman’s Award of Excellence
The award annually recognizes a Benchmark employee who has exhibited exemplary service, actively demonstrating the company’s “Be The Difference” service culture within Benchmark and the recipient’s local community.

HEI Hotels & Resorts Enhances Operations Team With Three Promotions
Rachel Moniz Promoted to Executive Vice President, Operations; Dan Walworth to Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer; and Marcus Harris to Executive Vice President, Hotel Finance

KASA Hotel Collections Appoints Kai Jockel Area Manager, Mexico
A veteran of the hospitality industry with more than 30 years of experience, Kai will have responsibility for overall operation of the five hotels including the planning and preparation for the four yet to open.

Claudia Feuß Appointed General Manager for IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd
Ms. Feuß’s most recent position was as General Manager of the IntercityHotel Hanover, where she took over in 2013.

BENCHMARK® Names Jason Epsenhart Director of Facilities for The Grove Resort Orlando
Jason Epsenhart previously held the position of director of facilities for Pearl River Resort of Choctaw, Mississippi.

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