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These insights are not exclusive to the Houston, or even Texas market - great perspective across the industry! Thanks Bernard C. Beltran for sharing!

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Hotel occupancy in Houston fell to 62.5% in June 2025, down from 70.9% a year earlier, pushing RevPAR down despite strong event activity throughout the month. 🏢Read full report: https://ow.ly/8poR50WyEsv

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From the front lines to the Hyatt Regency. 🤠 I’m incredibly excited to represent NorthStar Recovery Services at HotelPoint in Dallas this month. In my time as a U.S. Marine and throughout my career in disaster recovery, I’ve learned that the best-laid plans are only as good as the partners you have when things go sideways. What draws me to HotelPoint is the focus on innovation in construction and renovation. For a hospitality executive, a renovation is a choice; a disaster recovery is a necessity. My mission is to ensure those two worlds meet seamlessly so that your properties aren't just "restored", they’re improved and ready for whatever comes next. A huge thank you to the HotelPoint Event team for curating such a high-caliber, invite-only environment. I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow leaders to discuss how we can blend modern technology with 40 years of recovery expertise to keep the hospitality industry resilient. See you in Dallas! 📍 #Leadership #HospitalityInnovation #NorthStarRecovery #HotelPoint2026 #Resilience #MarineVeteran #DisasterRecovery

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"Institutional Sophistication" isn’t a buzzword—it’s a requirement when you’re building in a submarket like DFW South. 🏨 Terminal-adjacent properties demand a level of durability and design fidelity that only a technical advocate can deliver. I just shared our latest project breakdown on the DoubleTree by Hilton DFW South. 🏛️✨ While we love the efficiency of high-velocity prototypes, full-service assets like DoubleTree require a "High-Touch" procurement strategy. We navigated the complexities of: ✅ Custom Public Spaces: Translating brand-standard warmth into custom millwork and high-traffic finishes. ✅ DFW Logistics: Executing precision delivery and installation in one of our most active regional hubs. 📍 ✅ The "Big 4" Shield: Ensuring every piece of FF&E met Hilton’s rigorous full-service specifications. At JSM, we protect the "Opera Aesthetic" while ensuring the asset performs like an institutional-grade investment. Whether it’s a standard refresh or a sophisticated full-service renovation, we bring the Integrity of the Inch to every square foot. Read the full technical breakdown here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRP6VE-f #JSMProcurement #DoubleTreeByHilton #DFWRealEstate #HotelDevelopment #HospitalityDesign #TechnicalSourcing #InstitutionalGrade #HiltonGlobal #FFandE

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Quality event production and reliable rentals make every celebration smoother and more memorable. For hosts and event planners in Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio, Buda and Kyle, partnering with experienced suppliers reduces risk, improves guest experience, and keeps budgets on track. Learn how the right choices deliver measurable value and elevate your next event: https://wix.to/DY2NPle 🔧🎉 #EventProduction #EventPlanning #CentralTexas

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The planned Omni New Orleans headquarters hotel is expected to add jobs and tax receipts, with Omni projecting about 1,400 permanent jobs and $15.2 million in combined state and local tax revenue annually, figures released when the development agreement was approved. Omni Hotels provided those estimates.

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24 hours until one of my favorite weeks of the year. Excited to spend time with some of the best hotel engineering leaders in the industry and hear what their teams actually need to operate better. Engineering teams should be able to buy what they need, when they need it, at the right price. And it should be easy! Procurement and AI are going to be major focus areas for hotel operations in 2026. At Reeco, that is exactly what we are building for. If you are attending next week, let’s connect!

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Dreamscape Hospitality has added three Marriott-branded hotels in Oklahoma and Louisiana to its management portfolio. Full story: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekbevnTe #HOTELS #hotelnews #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitynews #hotelindustry #hotelmanagement

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At the recent Bisnow Hospitality Summit, our CEO Richard Stockton joined industry leaders to unpack the state of the hotel market in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond. The conversation ranged from the proliferation of hotel brands to the complex financing landscape, but one theme stood out: Opportunity. Despite some concerns about oversupply in downtown Dallas, the panel identified massive potential in the surrounding areas, specifically Arlington, Frisco, and Plano, where generational developments are taking shape. Richard wrapped up the session with an optimistic look at Braemar's position in the market: "What we are very excited about is the K-shaped economy, which is very promising for us in the luxury space, and... the decrease in interest rates which will be beneficial for the entire industry." We are ready for what 2026 has in store. #Braemar #LuxuryHotels #REIT #Economics #DFW #HospitalityLeadership

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🚧 Opening a new hotel? Don’t wait until the doors open to start selling. In our latest blog, we break down 4 key strategies to kickstart sales before opening day, with real-world examples from: 🏨 Kimpton San Antonio (White Lodging) – crafting a compelling narrative before launch 🏨 Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles (Pacifica Hotels) – targeting local segments with personalized outreach 🏨 InterContinental Seattle Bellevue – creating branded proposals ahead of time 🏨 Limelight Hotels Boulder – using event follow-up to build relationships early 🏨 Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Spotsylvania – nurturing interest well in advance of their 2026 opening 👉 Read the full article: http://bit.ly/44vEMAs 🎯 Whether you’re still in the blueprint phase or just months away from launch, now is the time to act!

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The year 2026 ahead looks promising as we discuss budgets, staffing, new projects and achievable goals. After several personal and group leadership trainings with my team what lessons have I learned in years 2023/24 and 2025 at Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills … When leaders are kind, they risk being taken advantage of. The disappointment comes when people exploit that kindness, and it feels like a betrayal 😔. But here's the thing: kindness isn't the problem; the response to it is. Hope lies in recognizing that people's actions often reflect their own struggles, not the leader's weakness. Recovering those situations involves: - Setting clear boundaries while maintaining empathy - Re-evaluating expectations and communication - Focusing more on those who reciprocate trust, integrity & respect - the 95%. Kind leaders aren't naive; they're resilient. They adapt, learn, & keep leading with heart 💖. My outlook has evolved and as a result I am a different leader than I was few years back .. Here's a reflection on these themes in my hospitality leadership: *Trust vs. Mistrust:* In hospitality, trust is the foundation of exceptional service. When we trust our team, we empower them to take ownership & delight guests. Mistrust, on the other hand, breeds anxiety & stuffles creativity. Leaders who trust their people create a culture of autonomy and innovation 💡. Be aware you will be tested and people will take advantage of you & your vulnerability! *Pulling Up vs. Pushing:* Pulling people up means lifting them to new heights, coaching them to achieve more than they thought possible. Pushing, often leads to burnout and resentment. In hospitality, we thrive when we pull each other up, fostering growth & teamwork 🤝. I believe in pulling with all my good intent. *Leading with Integrity vs. Needing to be Managed:* Leaders with integrity inspire loyalty and trust. They lead by example, are transparent and authentic. Those who need to be managed often lack direction or motivation. In my years in hospitality, integrity-driven leaders create a culture of accountability and respect 🌟. They are more observant and lead with consistency and consensus building. *Micromanaging vs. Accountability:* Micromanaging suffocates the creativity & autonomy. Accountability, on the other hand, sets clear expectations & empowers teams to deliver. In hospitality, accountability builds trust & drives excellence, while micromanaging kills morale 🚫. We often misunderstand these two terms but accountability with conviction is most relevant and very important to administer. Tolerance needs to be measured. I promise my executive team, & our teammates that I will continue to lead with sincerity, humility, integrity, intelligence, fairness & above all in an inclusive way like always and deliver results to our ownership 🙏. Our teammates must grow personally and professionally as we grow as a hotel. Lee Taylor, Debra Burchfield, Rachell LeLeux & Nicki Boone

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Hilton has surpassed 9,000 hotels globally and marked the milestone with the opening of Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio. The meetings-forward conversion features 496 rooms, 34 villas, and 131,000 square feet of event space. Hilton reports about 5 percent of existing global rooms, but an outsized 21 percent of rooms under construction and 3,600+ hotels in development, signaling accelerated growth across India, Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Asia Pacific. #Hilton #SigniaByHilton #Hospitality https://lnkd.in/gjN6dxDq

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The World Cup 2026 isn’t just a sporting event — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our industry. Thank you to Jayson Garcia (Sales) and Allison Kapinus (Marketing) at Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown for opening their doors and sharing how they recruit and support large-scale events. The World Cup tournament is projected to generate $40.9 billion in U.S. economic output. For individual host cities, estimates suggest $90M–$480M of net benefit per city once costs are accounted for. If you oversee a venue, hotel, or event program — this is your call to action: start positioning now. Our industry must not just take advantage of this wave; we must build the systems that let even smaller properties capture revenue, offer elevated guest experience, and grow stronger in the years afterward. Check out the full interviews in the comments and comment “network” to get access to our new online Railz Hospitality online community — where we will gathering industry leaders to share deep isngiht on operations, marketing, and event planning across hospitality verticals. 🎥: B2C Creative Media

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Great discussion at last week’s Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston meeting. Thank you Michael Dominguez, FASAE, CHSE for sharing valuable insights and perspective with the group. One theme that stood out: Demand isn’t down. It’s just uneven. Key takeaways: 📅 Increased compression around key dates 📉 Softer periods in between That may sound manageable, but it’s a different story operationally. ⚖�� Teams are either stretched thin during peak times or focused on controlling costs during slower periods, with very little consistency. 💲 I’m also hearing more operators adjust pricing in real time as expected demand hasn’t materialized as quickly as anticipated. This same challenge has been coming up in many conversations lately. Curious what others are seeing right now. Are you experiencing similar patterns? Feel free to drop a comment below or send me a message. #Hospitality #HotelIndustry #HotelManagement #RevenueManagement #HospitalityLeaders

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Great comprehensive report from Stefani C. O'Connor on how hoteliers are managing through a reduction in U.S. government business. https://lnkd.in/g8dx_ctn

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