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Third-party hotel management guest satisfaction improves over last yearKentucky-based Columbia Sussex tops list of recent JD Power survey.
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.
Hotelier calls for the return of international inbound travelHighgate Hotels Chief Revenue Officer Kerry Mack said the company's portfolio has seen group demand grow consistently.
How Dolly Parton turned her stardom into a Southern real estate empireThe late singer's StoryTeller Hotel is expected to open in coming weeks in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Not all events created equal in terms of hotel demand, guest spendThe level of travel intent is greater among sports events and professional conferences than a concert.
Integrating guest review data can drive better hotel operations, commercial strategyProviding hotel guests with consistency and transparency can prevent negative experiences on property.
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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
Opinions
Demand is up, but so is security
Opinions
Industrial
Logistics demand to shift as construction costs rise, real estate firms say
Industrial
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San Francisco events help Bay Area lead top hotel markets in final week of August
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Podcast
Ownership
Jinjiang, Huazhu among the first to jump on new investment vehicle
Ownership
Opinions
Hotels must leap into AI search and embrace the new shopfront
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
Baird Hotel Stock Index drops 5.3% in August
Brands
Video
People
Cost pressures push operators to maintain profit margins, Aaron Olson says
People
Technology
Companies seek boosts to employee adoption of tech, productivity
Technology
Revenue Management
Summer performance peaks required flexibility, but stable group season nears
Revenue Management
People
Michael Poris and his firm are frequently called upon to help finish stalled design projects
People
Operations
The proprietary LIFT platform is available at all managed hotels
Operations
Video
Technology
Why avoiding tech adoption could come with a steep price
Technology
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Breaking News
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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
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
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.
Ukraine’s hotel industry defies the war, but profit remains elusive
Ukraine’s hotel industry is booming under fire, surpassing pre-war levels, but operators battle labor shortages, soaring security costs and a new wartime reality.
Hotel owners' increasing focus on profits is changing commercial strategy, Sage Hospitality exec says
Revenue leaders are seeing increasing influence, Priya Chandnani said.
Front-desk upsells, extra spa time among revenue drivers for hoteliers
Hotel guests are willing to pay for experiences and convenience, according to a panel of data experts.
Featured
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
Opinions
Demand is up, but so is security
Opinions
Industrial
Logistics demand to shift as construction costs rise, real estate firms say
Industrial
5 things to know
5 things to know
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
Opinions
Hotels must leap into AI search and embrace the new shopfront
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
Baird Hotel Stock Index drops 5.3% in August
Brands
Video
People
Cost pressures push operators to maintain profit margins, Aaron Olson says
People
Technology
Companies seek boosts to employee adoption of tech, productivity
Technology
Revenue Management
Summer performance peaks required flexibility, but stable group season nears
Revenue Management
People
Michael Poris and his firm are frequently called upon to help finish stalled design projects
People
Operations
The proprietary LIFT platform is available at all managed hotels
Operations
Video
Technology
Why avoiding tech adoption could come with a steep price
Technology
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
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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