The Jefferson's official Canine Executive Officer (CEO) resides in the Managing Director's office, but likes to spend as much time as possible meeting, greeting and generally keeping an eye on things in hotel's historic lobby.
Westin dives deeper in the wellness space
Westin invests $15 million to introduce the Westin Well-Being Movement – a year-long, global initiative featuring new partnerships, programs and a dedicated Council of Wellness Experts.
Travel bloggers should be on your hotel’s radar
By Larry Mogelonsky: Travel bloggers are wielding ever more power in the travel industry. How then should hoteliers deal with their rising influence?
Tips for starting an independent hotel property
By Michael Luible: The rewards are many, but so are the challenges of opening an independent hotel. Here is a look at some of the common trouble spots.
Nice Touch: Hotel Derek creates Texas-sized movie wall
This urban Houston hotel cleverly repurposed the parking garage wall behind its swimming pool into a giant movie screen.
Promo of the Week: the Cashew Trail at Park Hyatt Goa
We hear of hundreds of hotel promo offers, but each week we'll bring you a selection of the ones that stand out as being slightly out-of-the ordinary – or in the case of this one, a bit 'nutty'.
Dubai to double hotel rooms ahead of 2020 Expo
The Middle East''s commercial and entertainment hub is seeking to attract 20 million tourists annually by the end of the decade.
Executive insight: Joost Heymeijer, GM of Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa
By Tim Millett: Joost Heymeijer has led the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa from construction in its remote setting to its current status as Trip Advisor's "Australian Hotel of the Year" in both 2013 and 2014. He tells eHotelier about its challenges and rewards.
How to respond to hotel RFPs
By Rochelle Castillejos: Submitting an incomplete RFP is like ignoring a corporate client waiting in your lobby that is considering giving you business.
Free online waste removal sourcing agent launched in US
Grid Waste online system connects waste generators in the US with waste haulers.


