From culinary to cultural to artistic activities, modern day travelers are in search of the "live-like-a-local" experience. Gone are the days where five-star accommodations and best-in-class-service are the must-haves; now, travelers are on the hunt for unique and personalized destinations and the opportunity for cultural immersion. Backed by research, consumers are relating positive travel experiences to destinations that promote self-discovery and activities that fuel the mind, body and soul. With these trends already shaking up multifamily communities nationwide, hoteliers should consider applying the following design strategies to turn their hotel properties into experience-driven destinations. READ MORE

Asset managers have responsibility for both managing an investment and overseeing physical assets. Finding the highest and best use of a property is the essential role. In the guest service-based hospitality industry, these plans will rarely be achieved without first influencing the people who will execute them. "Soft skills" such as emotional intelligence and an ability to inspire are often under-valued in asset managers, but human connection and influence are vital to success. To be effective you must align the people with the vision through a strong culture. The great irony is that your most important asset, culture, is essentially invisible. READ MORE

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is approaching the second half of 2019 with vast excitement and momentum after an incredibly successful start to another milestone year, which marks 15 years of ownership by the Ueberroth Family. Representing more than 750 one-of-a-kind independent hotels, resorts, lodges and luxury residences across 85 countries, Preferred Hotels & Resorts brings strategic advantage to hotel owners, operators, and management companies through brand prestige and global operating scale. READ MORE

Hoteliers are experiencing the food and beverage industry change right in front of them. With a focus in understanding a target market, personalization, driving sustainability, convenience and an increase in digital technology, these trends contribute to further maximize return on investment and also where it matters most?-enhancing our guest experience. In this article, we share five trends that not only redefines the food and beverage industry, but helped Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center transform the food and beverage paradigm. By understanding consumer shifts, we must be able to adapt and apply best practices to deliver these excellent guest experiences. READ MORE

Patrick Hildebrandt, Executive Chef of Valencia Group's Texican Court, talks about how the future of hotel food and beverage requires a shift to new preferences and palates. In "Hotel Food and Beverage Trends: Eat, Drink, Repeat," he discusses local sourcing and what it means to different people; the importance of fresh produce and healthier eating; dairy-free substitutes, ice cream, the all-mighty white mushroom and how celtuce is the new kale; special diets; preferences of Millennials and Generation Z; storytelling through food and beverage; and how social media is shaping the future of hospitality. Texican Court is the 152-room retro-inspired motor court concept in Irving, Texas' Las Colinas Urban Center located across from the Irving Convention Center and Toyota Music Factory. READ MORE