Management & Regulatory

With a rich background in the travel and tourism industry, Katarina Railko has become a key voice in hospitality, particularly known for her insights into new property openings and market-defining events. Her expertise helps us understand the intricate dance between design, community, and guest

In the world of hospitality, a hotel's reputation is often defined by the bold, public statements made on review sites. But what about the quiet, unspoken experiences that truly shape a guest's stay? We sat down with Katarina Railko, a seasoned expert in hospitality and guest experience, to explore

With the passage of Representative Regina Young's bill in Pennsylvania, the hospitality industry is now on the front lines of the fight against human trafficking. This new legislation mandates awareness training for all hotel and reservation workers, a move celebrated by lawmakers as a critical

In an industry bracing for economic uncertainty and technological disruption, hotel management and development company First Hospitality is not waiting for the future—it is actively building it. The firm has unveiled a forward-thinking strategic plan for 2026, designed to navigate potential

Vast quantities of meticulously prepared food, from banquet spreads to unsold cafe pastries, end up discarded daily across the hospitality industry, contributing to a financial drain and a significant environmental challenge. This quiet crisis of waste, often happening just out of sight of the

A quiet but powerful recalibration is underway within American hotels, as ownership groups increasingly turn not to disruptive newcomers but to the steady hand of proven experience to pilot their most valuable assets through a complex market. This strategic pivot, evident in a series of