2017 has you biting your nails? You’re not alone. Most US hotels fear the forecasted occupancy and ADR for the coming year. Though occupancy looks
Stay focused in the face of increased competition
The US hotel construction pipeline continues to increase – currently up to 24.4% over 2015, according to Hotel News Resource. Cities such as Nashville
Case Study: Find Solid Group Business in a Shifting Economy
Meet Al Luciano: A hospitality veteran with more than 30 years of experience. He has been a sales director at prominent properties in two of America’s
I never thought I’d say the words “Pokemon Go”
As a child of the 90’s, I get it: this obsession with chasing Charmanders using the Pokemon Go app. You’ve seen it, right? Trainers of all ages
For Planners, It’s All About Minimizing Costs
As room rates soar and availability plummets, meeting planners are shifting their arrival/departure and overall meeting patterns to accommodate a new
Seeing the Good in Government Meetings
Though not all hotels pursue the government market segment, the US Travel Association released a robust study of the benefits of government meetings
Getting Your Share of Medical Meetings Market Revenue
Did you know that healthcare represents roughly one-sixth of the American economy? Meetings, held in hotels and other venues, are a critical part of
Association Groups: From “On the News” to “In Your Hotel”
What groups do you see in the news? Usually it’s larger organizations. If you manage association group sales, these “big fish” may seem hard to book,
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiday Group Bookings
Although it can be challenging to find groups that will consider meeting in or around a holiday weekend, it isn't impossible. Filling those tough