The pandemic significantly impacted the real estate industry around the world, with U.S. hotels being one of the hardest hit sectors. As COVID-19 mitigation measures continue to be lifted, travel for both leisure and business are picking back up. The Southeast has long been a tourism hotspot in the U.S., so what does this mean for the region's hotel economy? READ MORE

The pandemic has impacted us all in the way we live, work and play. Additionally, the pandemic has impacted our businesses, how we work and where we work. The issues from the pandemic also impacted the hospitality legal environment. This article will highlight multiple areas of lodging and hospitality operations, as human resources, safety and security, and technology. READ MORE

Hotel design has always been an exciting aspect of our industry. The sizzle of the steak. However, the pandemic has re-emphasized the dual nature of hotel design: what appeals to guests must also work to help contain operating costs and improve operating efficiencies. Moreover, in today's dynamic industry, we must also consider what works best for our valued team members. READ MORE

Rising numbers of travelers are utilizing hotels as hybrid live/workspaces, prompting the emergence of flexible new solutions and a boom in renovations and new construction. Developers are, simultaneously, taking the opportunity to enhance their safety protocols…but, as they race to meet travelers' evolving needs, are they missing some overlooked ways design can lessen the likelihood of a crisis? READ MORE

While research studies have investigated the effects of green practices or solid waste management in hotels, few have clarified the effect of pre- and post-operational issues related to food waste arising from the product ranges of hotels and restaurants. In addition, food waste is not yet accepted as an important sustainable practice in many countries over concerns that food waste reduction efforts may hamper guest satisfaction. READ MORE