Converting historic buildings into hotels is a strategy that can economically benefit enterprising hotel owners, operators, and investors. A well-executed historic renovation project combines the most sophisticated aesthetic and architectural elements of an antique property with the contemporary conveniences of a modern hotel.

American Payment Solutions (APS) has announced a partnership with Magnuson Hotels as their preferred provider of credit card processing for all of their hotel members in the United States and Canada.

With the Quiet Hotel room app for Microsoft HoloLens you can experience different Soundproof products and the effect they have on sound reduction in hotel rooms.

G6 Hospitality, known for its economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, has entered into a partnership with FreedomPay, a provider of commerce solutions, to implement payment security across G6 Hospitality’s network of more than 1,350 properties.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has announced the completion of a sustainability-focused Maui-inspired renovation, which included the creation of a new outdoor space named the Halona Kai event lawn and expansions to the resort’s Regency Club and Monarchy Ballroom.

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland has created a silent sanctuary for visitors who need a small, private space to get away from the noise and stresses of the day.

Rose is a chatbot developed by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and its digital marketing agency, R/GA Chicago.

Following more than a decade of vacancy, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse, N.Y., officially reopened its doors on Nov. 1. After two years of construction and more than $78 million in renovations, the 261-room property has been restored to its previous splendor, which was an absolute must for the hotel’s developer and owner—and Syracuse-native—Ed Riley.

Cyber security has a prominent place in all hotel security profiles. The hospitality industry can use many technological advances to more easily and effectively protect themselves and their clients against theft, fraud, and other criminal activity, whether on-site or virtual. Vesta Hospitality, a Vancouver, Wash.-based hotel management company, has been using the convenience and advances of smartphone and video technology to counter all types of criminal activity.

The new year marks a new beginning for Vimana Franchise Systems. The company is introducing a third product for independent hoteliers, and also unveiling a radically-enhanced infrastructure of franchise support services that will make it easy for franchisees to compete head on with the bigger brands.

Carey Watermark Investors 2 Incorporated (CWI 2), a non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in lodging and lodging-related properties, announced that it has acquired The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, a landmark hotel in the heart of downtown San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood.

Understanding the complexities of changing tax regulations takes a chunk of time that many hoteliers and business owners need to devote to their company’s operations. Here’s the rundown on what to expect in 2017, and options to help hoteliers sort through the clutter tax season creates.

Our eBook, The Hotelier’s Handbook to Managing Guest Expectations in the Digital Age, offers expert advice on setting and managing guest expectations.

Clean, refreshing design standards are trending in the upcoming year as hotels begin to find different ways to integrate innovative technology into their properties.

Data and how to make it actionable is a top of mind concern for restaurant operators as they look to create memorable experiences

Interior design makeovers will change some of the biggest brands in the hospitality space come 2017, especially as they aim to please a younger set of independent travelers. Jessica Lotner, interior designer at The McBride Company, recently sat down with LODGING to discuss how hotel designers will cater to some of the most prominent guests in the new year.

Waramaug LS Hotels, a private investment group, has completed extensive renovations of six Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotels, totaling over 680 rooms, located throughout New England.

GE is working to unleash the ultimate living experience through a suite of connected products designed to make your life simpler and help you do more. First on that journey is a contemporary LED table lamp that embeds Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) directly inside, allowing you to use a light to order your dinner, listen to the latest headlines, preheat your oven or give a host of other voice commands.

An interview with a leader in sustainable construction.

EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for its customers, now offers three energy-efficient LED Flat Panel Lights to replace fluorescent fixtures in existing and new construction ceiling applications.