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Hotel Industry Must Put Best Foot Forward With Sales and Marketing
January 5, 2022
While organizations often seem glued to hierarchies, our company decided to see what happens if we mix things up a bit and assign shared responsibility, authority and accountability in the areas of hospitality sales, marketing and revenue management.
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OnDemand – Episode 32: One-on-One with Kerry Ranson
January 5, 2022
In this episode LODGING editor-in-chief Dennis Nessler caught up with Kerry Ranson, CEO of HP Hotels, to discuss the company’s recent performance, outlook for the future and a host of other industry related issues.
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Hotel News Now Talks With Stephanie Atkisson Negotiating 2023 Rates For Corporate Accounts
October 24, 2022
Though visibility overall has increased, U.S. hoteliers negotiating corporate accounts for 2023 are seeking the right balance of rates and services. Hotel News Now Talks with Stephanie Atkisson to get her thoughts.
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HP Hotels To Manage Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North And Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville For Lodging Fund
October 5, 2022
HP Hotels has been chosen by Lodging Fund REIT III Inc. to manage their newly acquired Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North and Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville properties.
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HP Hotels Names Stephanie Atkisson Vice President Of Sales, Marketing And Revenue
September 26, 2022
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Hotel Management Talks With Jeff Burns Regarding How Hoteliers Make Decisions About TVs In Public Spaces
September 1, 2022
Hotel Management talks to industry execs about TVs in public spaces. How many should there be and where should they be located? Jeff Burns shares his thoughts.
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Hotel News Now Talks With Jason LaBarge To Discuss The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Increase In Lodging Per Diems For 2023
August 26, 2022
The U.S. General Services Administration's increase in lodging per diems for 2023 received a relatively lukewarm reception from hoteliers, who say many hotels may end up abandoning negotiated rates for government employees in favor of higher-paying demand segments. Hotel New Now spoke with Jason LaBarge to get his thoughts.
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Hotel Management Talks With Jeff Burns About Whether Now Is The Right Time To Build A Hotel
August 24, 2022
As hoteliers continue to face several key challenges—including rising labor costs and interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, and lacking general contractor availability—many may wonder whether now is the best time to build a hotel. Hotel Management magazine spoke with Jeff Burns to get his thoughts.
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Hotel News Now Interviews Ed Robison To Discuss How The Pandemic Resulted In Increased Pet Travel
August 10, 2022
Hotel News Now interviewed Ed Robison to discuss how the uptick in pet ownership as the result of the pandemic has been reflected in more guests traveling with a furry friend.
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HP Hotels Names Chief People Officer
July 7, 2022
HP Hotels has named Mark Alvarez, formerly a regional director of operations, to the newly established executive position of chief people & culture officer.
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Hotel News Now Column
July 6, 2022
Strategic Outsourcing Can Play a Key Role in Driving Hotel Revenue
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HP Hotels To Manage Two Alabama Hilton Soft-Brand Hotels
June 30, 2022
Rhaglan Hospitality has selected HP Hotels to manage the Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton and the St. James Hotel Selma, Tapestry Collection by Hilton properties in Alabama. Each of the hotels feature extensive renovations.
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HOTEL BUSINESS Cover Story - HP Hotels Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
June 15, 2022
HOTEL BUSINESS magazine profiles HP Hotels and the company's 20-year success story on the cover of its June 2022 issue.
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Nancy Obstler, Area VP Sales And Revenue Management For HP Hotels Spotlighted As One Of The Admired Women In Hospitality
April 7, 2022
Nancy Obstler, Area VP Sales and Revenue Management for HP Hotels, was recently spotlighted by Aspioneer as one of "The Admired Women In Hospitality."
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Skift Talks With Kerry Ranson About Hotels Charging For Services And Amenities
April 5, 2022
Kerry Ranson talks with Skift about how some hoteliers are using an a la carte pricing model to charge guests for specific services and amenities.
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Ed Robison And Kerry Ranson Talk With Hotel Management About HP Hotels Outlook For 2022
April 4, 2022
Hotel Management spoke with Kerry Ranson and Ed Robison at the 2022 Hunter Conference about their outlook for the industry and for the company in 2022.
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Hotel News Now Column
February 16, 2022
Hoteliers Must Reinvest in Experiences To Make Up for Lost Time, Money
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HP Hotels Senior Vice President Talks With Hotel News Now About Holiday Season Performance And Also Provides A Glimpse At HP's Early Outlook For 2022
January 11, 2022
According to HP Hotels' senior vice president Jason LaBarge, the way the fourth quarter shaped up for HP was very encouraging and he expects growth to continue, demand to increase, and for HP to build on the momentum they had heading into 2022.
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Hotel News Now Interviews Ed Robison To Discuss How Hotels Have Had To Adapt Their Operations In The Face Of Covid
December 28, 2021
The day-to-day operations of a hotel are quite different today than before the pandemic and Hotel News Now spoke with Ed Robison to learn how HP Hotels has adapted.
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Hotel News Now Column
November 23, 2021
Hotel Asset Managers Can Help Steer New Investors to Wise Investments as New Equity Enters the Hospitality Space
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Hotel News Now Story On How New Orleans Is Recovering From Late Summer Storms
September 24, 2021
Hotel News Now takes a look at how Hurricane Ida and Tropical Depression Nicholas affected New Orleans. HP Hotels is active in the New Orleans market and its properties fared relatively well. Kerry Ranson shares his thoughts.
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Wall Street Journal Talks With Kerry Ranson
August 17, 2021
The Wall Street Journal looked at a trend that some hotel owners and operators are considering - lowering the daily rate but charging extra for amenities and services. Kerry Ranson shares his thoughts on the topic in this WSJ feature story.
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Hotel News Now Interviews Ed Robison To Discuss His Views On The Travel Rebound And Whether They Have Changed
July 2, 2021
Hoteliers across the country still see a a strong resurgence in travel demand for a holiday weekend they have long hoped would be emblematic of a wider rebound for the industry.
Learn what Ed Robison and other hoteliers are telling Hotel News How about their updated travel expectations
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Hotel News Now Video Interview With Kerry Ranson
June 21, 2021
Hotel News Now Editorial Director Stephanie Ricca chats with Kerry Ranson about issues facing the industry and what's happening at HP Hotels
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Hotel News Now Column
June 15, 2021
Hospitality Truth Serum: How Will We Reengage Guests?
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Hotel News Now Column
April 13, 2021
Back in 2018 and 2019, we were concerned with filling existing hospitality positions, not regretting how many quality individuals we had to place on furlough or reduced schedules.
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Hotel News Now – "Kiosk Technology Catches Up With Hotel Guests Desire For Contactless Check-In"
April 12, 2021
Self-Serve Touch Screens in Other Industries Have Primed Guests
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Hotel News Now Column
January 20, 2021
The pandemic, with its accompanying deep disruptions to travel, tourism, hospitality and the greater national and global economies, isn't yet extinguished.
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Hotel News Now Column
November 24, 2020
Management companies are proving their worth to owners in these stressful times.
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Hotel News Now Column
June 10, 2020
Keeping our properties clean and safe also will help separate the hotel industry from the shared economy.
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LODGING Magazine Podcast With Kate Hughes
April 29, 2020
Staying on the Payroll During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Hotel News Now Column
March 05, 2020
Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn Haussman spoke with hotel management companies about how they're faring and what they believe is a path forward.
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No Vacancy Glenn Haussman Podcast
March 01, 2020
Anthony Melchiorri and Glenn Haussman spoke with hotel management companies about how they're faring and what they believe is a path forward.
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Hotel Business: “2020 Industry Forecast: Steady With A Little Growth”
January 15, 2020
NATIONAL REPORT—After years of wondering if and when the current hospitality bubble might burst—or what inning we are in in the economic cycle—it looks like 2020 will not be the year we finally find out. Many experts are predicting that the year will be very similar to 2019, and that growth will be minor or flat.