As hospitality consultants, we understand the relationship between private developers and public entities. These public-private partnerships have long been an economic tool in the hospitality industry, but post-recession they have become more commonplace.

Due to the energy boom, Houston rebounded from the recession and the proof is in hotel development.

Many hotels are adding convenience shops as alternatives to classic full-service gift shops and vending machines. Learn how these shops are earning their 100 square feet of lobby space.