The hotel emerges after extensive renovation to reveal a distinct and vibrant aesthetic with modern interiors, refreshed public spaces and innovative and revitalized dining concepts.
A New Year means a new third space
Thinking of renovations next year? The essence of the ‘third space’ can be distilled into three salient factors for which the upgrade costs are not blatantly prohibitive.
When your property is in sad shape, what should you do?
Part of running a flagged property is being true to that flag and so you must meet all of the defined standards outlined by the corporate website.
Starwood invests $300 million in North America to make The Luxury Collection largest luxury brand
Following a $500 million restoration program in Europe, Starwood’s largest luxury brand is now focused on renovating and converting hotels throughout the U.S.
Best practices for back of house investments
Unlike trying to drive occupancy, the returns from investing in cost reduction measures accrue entirely to the bottom line, rather than at the operating margin of the hotel. Here are six proven strategies to help hotel owners and operators invest wisely in the back of the house.