Technology has always been one of our main focuses throughout the planning process of opening a new boutique hotel and with the development of COVID-19, it has been brought back to the very forefront of our minds. While technology is already becoming an integral part of both the hotel and restaurant world, it is even more important to implement it into the guest experience. READ MORE

Over the past few months, COVID-19 has ravaged the economy, leaving hospitality industry feeling especially compromised. As travel resumes, hotel ownership and management are left with various and continually evolving premises liability concerns. Among those concerns, owners must take precautions to avoid personal injury liability for negligent exposure claims, and employment liability claims. READ MORE

In past downturns, the extended-stay segment has outperformed other lodging segments. However, the coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented event in terms of severity. Overall industry RevPAR declines are far outpacing declines exhibited post 9/11 or the 2007 financial crisis, bringing into question whether the extended-stay segment can maintain its reputation as 'recession proof' amidst COVID-19. READ MORE

A clean and safe environment has always been a compelling calling card of the modern hotel. Now, in confronting a global pandemic, cleanliness and sanitation are keys to winning the confidence of guests and re-establishing occupancy, as well as protecting staff and other visitors. Getting the job done falls to the hotel staff, especially housekeeping. This article discusses these challenges and the role of hotel task platforms in ensuring a quality result. READ MORE

As social distancing restrictions lift and people emerge from quarantine, the lodging industry will likely see a resurgence in room occupancy, but stays will look very different from years prior. In this article, Bob Drury, Senior Managing Director at CREXi, explores how COVID-19 has impacted the hospitality sector, how the commercial real estate industry responded, and what the future holds for hotels in a post-coronavirus world. READ MORE