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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.
Front-desk upsells, extra spa time among revenue drivers for hoteliersHotel guests are willing to pay for experiences and convenience, according to a panel of data experts.
Business travel has changed and hotels can do more to adaptOffice demand, flight availability, experiential stays all play a part in how business travel trends affect hotel demand.
Podcast
Could REITs change the hotel investment outlook in China?Major hotel groups Jinjiang and Huazhu are among the first to jump on the new hotel investment vehicle.
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.

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    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for Sept. 18
    1. Diesel prices rise to new record high
    2. Labor Day shift pushes US hotel performance down
    3. Hoteliers launch $30 million innovation fund
    4. San Antonio to raise tourism hotel fee
    5. Soothing green hue named top 2027 color
    Analytics
    US hotels end 22-week growth run amid one of the strongest summers on record
    Difficult Labor Day comparison weighed on weekly hotel performance
    Analytics
    Opinions
    The return of football teaches a novel travel lesson
    Time to acclimate is not a luxury with international travel
    Opinions
    Brands
    UK hoteliers remain optimistic despite macroeconomic 'polycrisis'
    Managing risks is key, say Annual Hotel Conference speakers
    Brands
    Hospitality
    Brooklyn’s Hotel Bossert set for revival as Ritz-Carlton Residences
    Historic redevelopment to bring luxury homes, Danny Meyer restaurant
    Hospitality
    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for Sept. 17
    1. Airlines to cut flights amid fuel price increases
    2. Hoteliers weigh impact of US interest rate hike
    3. Report finds recovery indicators for midscale brands
    4. Banyan Group to acquire Newmark
    5. Retail sales in US grow in August
    Opinions
    Hotels can deepen their guests' experiences one page at a time
    The right book can extend the travel experience
    Opinions
    People
    US hotel hires and promotions: PM Hotel Group hires SVP of development
    New general managers in Dallas and Atlanta
    People
    Operations
    Hotel employees return to work after 85-day strike in Seattle
    Union ratified new contract for wage increases, healthcare coverage for part-timers and more
    Operations
    Brands
    A new chapter: Hoteliers market unique experiences to book lovers
    Niche interests find a home in hotels
    Brands
    Brands
    Hilton signs 12 UK hotels, including 11 Spark-branded properties
    Franchise deals include three brand or country debuts
    Brands
    Revenue Management
    Long holiday weekends in fourth quarter expected to help leisure and business travel demand
    Timing of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's bodes well for hotel performance
    Revenue Management
    Video
    Video
    People
    Hawaii continues its prolonged recovery from pandemic and wildfires
    Maui market remains far behind past peak occupancy levels
    People
    Operations
    How FTC's proposed personalized pricing disclosure rule could affect hotels
    Practice differs from industry norm of dynamic pricing, attorney says
    Operations
    Opinions
    Failure of leadership made a hotel sales cold call exercise in futility
    Sales teams must dig deeper to connect
    Opinions
    Operations
    Hoteliers adapt to new, more optimistic outlook across industry
    AI, demand stability mark changes from recent years, say experts at Hotel Data Conference
    Operations
    Brands
    Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
    Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
    Brands
    International News
      Ukraine
      Ukraine’s hotel industry defies the war, but profit remains elusive
      Hotels poised for growth have invested in safety, energy
      Ukraine
      Breaking News
      Breaking News
      Canada
      Blackstone's global head of real estate steps down after less than a year in the job
      Nadeem Meghji to be replaced by David Levine and Giovanni Cutaia
      Canada
      United States
      Ares and EQ sell slice of former £400 million Landsec hotels portfolio to joint venture
      Starboard Hotels and LaSalle IM buy seven UK sites totalling more than 900 rooms
      United States
      Saudi Arabia
      Saudi Arabia's new hotel staffing rules require up to three employees per room
      Labor rules apply different worker minimums across hotel segments
      Saudi Arabia
      Spain
      Canary Islands’ hotel firm Lopesan awarded €300 million government compensation
      Zoning and moratorium laws from 2001 and 2003 at heart of legal dispute
      Spain
      Netherlands
      Busy concert season in Europe creates uneven impact on hotel performance
      Influence on hotel occupancy, revenue varies across markets and with competing events
      Netherlands
      Australia
      Sydney hotel supply squeeze sparks shift to conversions, capital-light models
      Investors more selective as daily rates, development costs soar
      Australia
      Latvia
      As Europe gets hotter, travel patterns may shift, hoteliers say
      Guests slowly move north to cooler parts of continent
      Latvia
      India
      Hotel development in India booms as access to smaller cities grows
      Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
      India
      Podcast
      Podcast
      China
      The good and bad of China's travel outlook
      Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
      China
      India
      Accor and InterGlobe to invest in six Indian hotel firms
      The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
      India
      Spain
      Petra refinances Spanish hotel portfolio worth €500 million
      Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
      Spain
      Vietnam
      Accor set sights on further 5,300 Vietnam hotel rooms in Sun Group deal
      By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
      Vietnam
      Russia
      Russia's hotel openings pace declines significantly
      High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
      Russia
      Cuba
      Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
      Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
      Cuba
      Podcast
      Podcast
      Saudi Arabia
      Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
      Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
      Saudi Arabia
      United States
      European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
      Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
      United States
      Veteran hoteliers target margin-boosting innovations with new investment fund
      By Natalie Harms
      Alex Cabañas said his new firm Astound Ventures is "looking for workhorses not unicorns."
      Prism targets upscale growth in UK and Europe, betting on efficiency over revenue gains
      The India-based hospitality brand company is prioritizing efficient hotel operations as it aims to grow across the U.K. and Europe.
      The India-based hospitality brand company is prioritizing efficient hotel operations as it aims to grow across the U.K. and Europe.
      Hoteliers say new US interest rate hike both opens and closes doors
      The increase means higher cost of debt but stability in 10-year Treasury yield.
      The increase means higher cost of debt but stability in 10-year Treasury yield.
      IHG debuts its new Crowne Plaza flagship in the heart of Manhattan
      The 685-key hotel represents a new era for the "blended travel" brand.
      The 685-key hotel represents a new era for the "blended travel" brand.
      Podcast
      Why both humanity and AI have a role in hotel sales
      Training expert Doug Kennedy warns that fully automated sales processes risk turning hotels into generic commodities.
      Training expert Doug Kennedy warns that fully automated sales processes risk turning hotels into generic commodities.
      How major events shape hotel demand in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
      Formula 1 events, big-name concerts and holiday events will drive growth in these markets.
      Formula 1 events, big-name concerts and holiday events will drive growth in these markets.
      Featured
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for Sept. 18
        1. Diesel prices rise to new record high
        2. Labor Day shift pushes US hotel performance down
        3. Hoteliers launch $30 million innovation fund
        4. San Antonio to raise tourism hotel fee
        5. Soothing green hue named top 2027 color
        Analytics
        US hotels end 22-week growth run amid one of the strongest summers on record
        Difficult Labor Day comparison weighed on weekly hotel performance
        Analytics
        Opinions
        The return of football teaches a novel travel lesson
        Time to acclimate is not a luxury with international travel
        Opinions
        Brands
        UK hoteliers remain optimistic despite macroeconomic 'polycrisis'
        Managing risks is key, say Annual Hotel Conference speakers
        Brands
        Hospitality
        Brooklyn’s Hotel Bossert set for revival as Ritz-Carlton Residences
        Historic redevelopment to bring luxury homes, Danny Meyer restaurant
        Hospitality
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for Sept. 17
        1. Airlines to cut flights amid fuel price increases
        2. Hoteliers weigh impact of US interest rate hike
        3. Report finds recovery indicators for midscale brands
        4. Banyan Group to acquire Newmark
        5. Retail sales in US grow in August
        Opinions
        Hotels can deepen their guests' experiences one page at a time
        The right book can extend the travel experience
        Opinions
        People
        US hotel hires and promotions: PM Hotel Group hires SVP of development
        New general managers in Dallas and Atlanta
        People
        Operations
        Hotel employees return to work after 85-day strike in Seattle
        Union ratified new contract for wage increases, healthcare coverage for part-timers and more
        Operations
        Brands
        A new chapter: Hoteliers market unique experiences to book lovers
        Niche interests find a home in hotels
        Brands
        Brands
        Hilton signs 12 UK hotels, including 11 Spark-branded properties
        Franchise deals include three brand or country debuts
        Brands
        Revenue Management
        Long holiday weekends in fourth quarter expected to help leisure and business travel demand
        Timing of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's bodes well for hotel performance
        Revenue Management
        Video
        Video
        People
        Hawaii continues its prolonged recovery from pandemic and wildfires
        Maui market remains far behind past peak occupancy levels
        People
        Operations
        How FTC's proposed personalized pricing disclosure rule could affect hotels
        Practice differs from industry norm of dynamic pricing, attorney says
        Operations
        Opinions
        Failure of leadership made a hotel sales cold call exercise in futility
        Sales teams must dig deeper to connect
        Opinions
        Operations
        Hoteliers adapt to new, more optimistic outlook across industry
        AI, demand stability mark changes from recent years, say experts at Hotel Data Conference
        Operations
        Brands
        Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
        Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
        Brands
        International News
          Ukraine
          Ukraine’s hotel industry defies the war, but profit remains elusive
          Hotels poised for growth have invested in safety, energy
          Ukraine
          Breaking News
          Breaking News
          Canada
          Blackstone's global head of real estate steps down after less than a year in the job
          Nadeem Meghji to be replaced by David Levine and Giovanni Cutaia
          Canada
          United States
          Ares and EQ sell slice of former £400 million Landsec hotels portfolio to joint venture
          Starboard Hotels and LaSalle IM buy seven UK sites totalling more than 900 rooms
          United States
          Saudi Arabia
          Saudi Arabia's new hotel staffing rules require up to three employees per room
          Labor rules apply different worker minimums across hotel segments
          Saudi Arabia
          Spain
          Canary Islands’ hotel firm Lopesan awarded €300 million government compensation
          Zoning and moratorium laws from 2001 and 2003 at heart of legal dispute
          Spain
          Netherlands
          Busy concert season in Europe creates uneven impact on hotel performance
          Influence on hotel occupancy, revenue varies across markets and with competing events
          Netherlands
          Australia
          Sydney hotel supply squeeze sparks shift to conversions, capital-light models
          Investors more selective as daily rates, development costs soar
          Australia
          Latvia
          As Europe gets hotter, travel patterns may shift, hoteliers say
          Guests slowly move north to cooler parts of continent
          Latvia
          India
          Hotel development in India booms as access to smaller cities grows
          Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
          India
          Podcast
          Podcast
          China
          The good and bad of China's travel outlook
          Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
          China
          India
          Accor and InterGlobe to invest in six Indian hotel firms
          The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
          India
          Spain
          Petra refinances Spanish hotel portfolio worth €500 million
          Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
          Spain
          Vietnam
          Accor set sights on further 5,300 Vietnam hotel rooms in Sun Group deal
          By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
          Vietnam
          Russia
          Russia's hotel openings pace declines significantly
          High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
          Russia
          Cuba
          Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
          Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
          Cuba
          Podcast
          Podcast
          Saudi Arabia
          Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
          Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
          Saudi Arabia
          United States
          European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
          Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
          United States
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