Hotels

News and Trends

Airbnb CEO: It Took Us 12 Years to Build, and We Lost Almost Everything in 6 Weeks

Brian Chesky indicates that tourism of the future will focus on domestic travel.

				
Graduate Hotels Is Beating Its Competitors By Going Hyper, Hyper LocalThe boutique hotel chain won fans by catering to local tastes in small markets. Now it's out to conquer big cities.

				Clint Carter
			
					|			15+ min read
			
The Most Worthwhile Luxury Destinations for Vacation-Starved EntrepreneursDisconnecting is as important as hustling; here are some amazing spots that justify the travel and expense.

				Andrew Medal
			
					|			8 min read
			
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Backlash to Hotel and Resort FeesBeing upfront with customers about pricing will create a customer for life.

				Alex Gold
			
					|			6 min read
			
Here's How Ace Hotels Pioneered the 'Boutique Hotel' CategoryThe non-traditional hotel industry has exploded since the first Ace Hotel opened 20 years ago.

				Patrick Carone
			
					|			5 min read

More From This Topic

Growing a Business

Designed, Built and Financed by Women, This 100-Year-Old Hotel Stays Relevant by Leaning Into Its Past

In a city known for chasing trends, Los Angeles' Hotel Figueroa thrives by embracing its long history.

Patrick Carone | 6 min read

Starting a Business

6 Tips for Starting a Business That's an Instant Hit With Locals

Looking to start a business that resonates with locals? Take a cue from Proper Hospitality co-founder Brian De Lowe, who makes sure each of his new hotels authentically reflects its community.

Patrick Carone | 6 min read

Hotels

The First New Hotel to Open in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria Is Thriving. Here's What Its Founders Have Learned.

Opening in the wake of a natural disaster didn't alter their vision for the Serafina Beach Hotel.

Patrick Carone | 5 min read

Travel

5 Reasons an Off-Season Vacation Is the Ultimate Hack for Travelers Looking to Recharge

Save time, money and sanity by visiting tony East Hampton over the winter.

Patrick Carone | 4 min read

Travel

5 Science-Proved Reasons Vacation Will Boost Your Brain

Get your next big idea on picturesque Nassau Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Patrick Carone | 5 min read

The Digest

How She Built a Hotel in Mexico and Wound Up With a Packaged Food Company

The Real Coconut sells products that have proven popular at the Mexican hotel restaurant with the same name.

Stephen J. Bronner | 4 min read

Business Travel

Business Travel Costs Are Expected to Rise -- Here's How to Negate the Price Bump

Most employees know not to book business travel at a 5-star resort, but it takes much more than that to keep costs down.

Scott Hyden | 5 min read

Global Expansion

How This 200-Year-Old Company Overcame a Lack of Name Recognition When Entering a New Market

International brand Swire was unknown in the U.S. when it opened its hotel in Miami.

C-Suite TV | 1 min read

Travel

Check Out This Amazing 'Game of Thrones' Themed Ice Hotel That's Fit for the Night King

Mega fans of the hit HBO show may want to make their way to Finland for this.

Stephen J. Bronner | 2 min read

Travel

The 10 Best Travel Apps, According to a Guy Who Lives Out of a Suitcase

Check out this constant traveler's Swiss Army Knife set of apps that help him find rides, hotels and, most importantly, edible food.

Maurice Freedman | 6 min read

Hotels are businesses that provide lodging -- and often other services such as food and entertainment -- to travelers. Entrepreneurs can own a franchise of hotels, such as Hampton by Hilton, Days Inn or Howard Johnson.