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Ukraine’s hotel industry defies the war, but profit remains elusiveUkraine’s hotel industry is booming under fire, surpassing pre-war levels, but operators battle labor shortages, soaring security costs and a new wartime reality.
Hospitality's adoption of AI likely to happen away from guest-facing rolesHoteliers who have started adopting artificial intelligence platforms across their companies shared their wins and lessons learned, including why they think it might be best to keep AI use in the hotel's back of house for now.
Third-party hotel management guest satisfaction improves over last yearKentucky-based Columbia Sussex tops list of recent JD Power survey.
Hotel revenue managers preach ability to pivot amid volatile economyHotel revenue strategists need to be nimble to roll with the up-and-down nature of hotel demand, though the more stable group business season is near.
Crestline executive says ancillary spend, guest satisfaction top priorities at firmCost pressures are pushing operators to maintain profit margins, Aaron Olson said in a video interview.
Aimbridge's new labor forecasting tool applies AI and data science to staffingThe proprietary LIFT platform will guide Aimbridge Hospitality's general managers in their hotel staffing decisions.
Expert warns hoteliers are not keeping up with pace of AI changeMichael Goldrich, founder and chief advisor for Vivander Advisors, said hoteliers need to be focused on the major shift from artificial intelligence as the hospitality industry isn't keeping up with the pace of change.
There's more than one way to build a hotel competitive setUsing more models gives hotel revenue managers a more holistic view of their hotel's performance.
An early look at 2027 hotel performance projections reveals impact of GDP growth, event calendarsWith U.S. hotels demand in 2026 dominated by the FIFA World Cup, it might be expected that 2027 will see negative numbers across the board, but U.S. gross domestic product is projected to outpace inflation next year.
Guest demand for different room types drives revenue strategy at aparthotel company KasaAparthotel units' lifestyle offerings appeal to both business and leisure guests, exec says.
Summer momentum cools for US hotelsThe rate of room rate growth fell behind the pace of inflation for the first time since early May
Hoteliers adopt 'big mindset shift' from revenue management to profit managementExperts are hopeful artificial intelligence can help bring together disparate data sources and cut through the complicated math beyond rates, including customer acquisition, labor and fees.
Saudi Arabia's new hotel staffing rules require up to three employees per roomAs Saudi Arabia nears the end of the first phase of its Vision 2030 tourism and hotel transformation, the country has approved mandatory staffing requirements across all segments of hospitality.
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Lawmakers, tech firms raise concerns that systems could run out of control
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Revenue leaders grow more influential within hotel companies
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Many cities will follow in the footsteps of Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester
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Hoteliers see a demand shift as seasons change
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Waterline also has high-end hotel rooms, luxe apartments and zero disclosed office tenants
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Designs include a 'revolving observation deck' and rooftop pool
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Guests willing to pay for experiences, convenience
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Industry sets record for rooms sold
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How hotel revenue managers solve for uncertainty amid AI challenges and inconsistent booking windows
Profitability becomes guiding light for hoteliers
Revenue Management
Operations
Office demand, flight availability, experiential stays all play a part
Operations
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Logistics demand to shift as construction costs rise, real estate firms say
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San Francisco events help Bay Area lead top hotel markets in final week of August
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Ownership
Jinjiang, Huazhu among the first to jump on new investment vehicle
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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Ukraine
Hotels poised for growth have invested in safety, energy
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Canada
Nadeem Meghji to be replaced by David Levine and Giovanni Cutaia
Canada
United States
Starboard Hotels and LaSalle IM buy seven UK sites totalling more than 900 rooms
United States
Saudi Arabia
Labor rules apply different worker minimums across hotel segments
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Zoning and moratorium laws from 2001 and 2003 at heart of legal dispute
Spain
Netherlands
Influence on hotel occupancy, revenue varies across markets and with competing events
Netherlands
Australia
Investors more selective as daily rates, development costs soar
Australia
Latvia
Guests slowly move north to cooler parts of continent
Latvia
India
Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
India
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China
Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
China
India
The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
India
Spain
Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
Spain
Vietnam
By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
Vietnam
Russia
High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
Russia
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
The United Kingdom hospitality industry is generally optimistic, despite larger economic concerns facing the country. Managing risks, rather than taking them, is key, said speakers at the Annual Hotel Conference in Manchester.
Hotel employees return to work after 85-day strike in Seattle
The labor union ratified a new contract that includes wage increases, healthcare coverage for part-timers and more.
Long holiday weekends in fourth quarter expected to help leisure and business travel demand
The timing of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's Day bodes well for hotel performance this year.
A new chapter: Hoteliers market unique experiences to book lovers
How hotels are finding opportunities in catering toward guests' niche interests like reading.
Hawaii continues its prolonged recovery from pandemic and wildfires
The Maui market remains far behind past peak occupancy levels.
How FTC's proposed personalized pricing disclosure rule could affect hotels
Practice differs from hotel industry norm of dynamic pricing, attorney says.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
Sales teams must dig deeper to connect
Opinions
Operations
AI, demand stability mark changes from recent years, say experts at Hotel Data Conference
Operations
Development
Lawmakers, tech firms raise concerns that systems could run out of control
Development
Video
Revenue Management
Revenue leaders grow more influential within hotel companies
Revenue Management
Opinions
Many cities will follow in the footsteps of Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester
Opinions
Podcast
Revenue Management
Hoteliers see a demand shift as seasons change
Revenue Management
Office
Waterline also has high-end hotel rooms, luxe apartments and zero disclosed office tenants
Office
Development
Designs include a 'revolving observation deck' and rooftop pool
Development
Revenue Management
Guests willing to pay for experiences, convenience
Revenue Management
5 things to know
5 things to know
Analytics
Industry sets record for rooms sold
Analytics
Revenue Management
How hotel revenue managers solve for uncertainty amid AI challenges and inconsistent booking windows
Profitability becomes guiding light for hoteliers
Revenue Management
Operations
Office demand, flight availability, experiential stays all play a part
Operations
Industrial
Logistics demand to shift as construction costs rise, real estate firms say
Industrial
Analytics
San Francisco events help Bay Area lead top hotel markets in final week of August
Analytics
Podcast
Ownership
Jinjiang, Huazhu among the first to jump on new investment vehicle
Ownership
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Ukraine
Hotels poised for growth have invested in safety, energy
Ukraine
Breaking News
Breaking News
Canada
Nadeem Meghji to be replaced by David Levine and Giovanni Cutaia
Canada
United States
Starboard Hotels and LaSalle IM buy seven UK sites totalling more than 900 rooms
United States
Saudi Arabia
Labor rules apply different worker minimums across hotel segments
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Zoning and moratorium laws from 2001 and 2003 at heart of legal dispute
Spain
Netherlands
Influence on hotel occupancy, revenue varies across markets and with competing events
Netherlands
Australia
Investors more selective as daily rates, development costs soar
Australia
Latvia
Guests slowly move north to cooler parts of continent
Latvia
India
Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
India
Podcast
China
Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
China
India
The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
India
Spain
Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
Spain
Vietnam
By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
Vietnam
Russia
High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
Russia
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
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