Hotel rate increases may have ‘plateaued’
The increases in global hotel rates seem to have “plateaued” across most regions, according to analysis of the latest industry figures…
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Hotel rate increases may have ‘plateaued’
The increases in global hotel rates seem to have “plateaued” across most regions, according to analysis of the latest industry figures…
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Olympics-Soaring hotel prices, crackdown on illegal renting to hit Paris 2024 experience
PARIS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Visitors heading to Paris for next year's Olympics face major accommodation problems amid soaring hotel prices and a crackdown on rentals of tourist apartments…
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Takeaways on fine water, a growing trend for the privileged in a world that's increasingly thirsty
Fine water is a growing category worldwide, even in water-stressed countries like India, where one company imports natural spring water that's bottled in sleek glass bottles in Bhutan…
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From Silos to Synergy: Getting Hotel Teams on the Same Page - By Lynn Zwibak
Now that the hotel industry has moved away from siloed departments, you expect your commercial teams to work together. But that’s impossible when each department is still operating independently…
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The Dark Side of Revenue Management: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls
The Temptation of Hidden Fees Rate Manipulation - Let’s face it; we’ve all been tempted to play with rates to boost revenue. It’s the oldest trick in the revenue management book, you might even say that’s exactly what revenue management is…
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CBRE: REVPAR REBOUND EXPECTED IN 2024 AFTER SUMMER DECELERATION
U.S. HOTELS REVPAR growth is likely to recover in 2024, as inbound international travel further improves and sector-specific headwinds moderate, according to CBRE…
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ACCOR ENHANCE LOYALTY PROGRAMME BENEFITS
Accor has announced a new partnership with National Australia Bank (NAB) to bring enhanced benefits to members of its Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme (ALL)…
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Marriott Bonvoy Kicks Off Largest Cyber Week Sale to Date
Today Marriott Bonvoy is announcing its largest Cyber Week Sale to date. With more than 6,500 participating properties across its unparalleled portfolio, the sale is the perfect time for members to book the gift of travel this holiday season…
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Marriott CEO on new Mercedes partnership, hospitality and demand in Vegas
Marriott CEO Tony Capuano joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's partnership with Mercedes-AMG, the hotel's hospitality plans surrounding the big weekend, and more.
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Surge in pent-up demand drives rise in occupancy rates and room rates. The proportion of midrange and prime hotels, which are more profitable, is up after budget brands took the brunt of pandemic closures, analysts say…
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Chargebacks are a bigger problem than most hoteliers think
For hotel managers, dealing with unhappy guests is part of the job: you do your best to smooth ruffled feathers, address the underlying problems and make sure that you manage similar situations better in the future…
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Cadello hosts all-female bar takeover
Liqueur brand Cadello will team up with Rüya London restaurant for an evening with three bartenders…
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Dinner tonight? Restaurant industry hits record turnover in Denmark during 2023
Denmark’s restaurants are doing a roaring trade, while huge numbers of new hotels are opening and tourists are pouring in…
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September heatwave boosts hotel demand
ADR and RevPAR increased to near pre-pandemic levels for both London and across the country as people made the most of the Indian summer…
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How To Create the Perfect Hotel Marketing Budget - By Pete Dimaio
As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, hotel marketers should outline their goals for 2024. Hoteliers understand the importance of budget season, but often dread dealing with the details. Some may not even know where to begin…
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Why this playful brand won the TPG Award for Best Affordable Hotel Brand
If you ask Merriam-Webster, Moxie means "energy" or "pep." If you ask Marriott, Moxy is "a playful, affordable, and stylish hotel brand designed to give guests everything they want and nothing they don't." And that's exactly why TPG readers crowned…
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Gen Z shapes hospitality towards a more digital and environmentally aware industry
As of now, Baby Boomers are still the biggest spenders in tourism. However, Gen Z is catching up and will continue to do so as they start or advance in their career…
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Airbnb reportedly racked up a whopping $4 billion in rental revenue in Italy, and then failed to pay tax on its earnings, pushing an Italian judge to order the seizure of roughly $835.5 million from the short-term rental giant over alleged tax…
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Consumer sentiments and the thriving face of hospitality industry
Customers are looking for businesses committed to protecting the environment with sustainable practices - RevPAR is expected to remain at a 20-25% discount to the FY2008 peak…
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9 Boutique Hotels Where the Interiors Are Shoppable
If you’ve ever stayed in a stylish accommodation where you wished you could translate the design aesthetic straight into your home, there’s a growing trend worth taking note of: shoppable hotel rooms…
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Expedia CEO Sees Few Signs of Travelers Slowing, Trading Down
Online Travel Agency Completes Multiyear Migration of Brands, Loyalty Program - Overall travel demand remained solid during the third quarter with little sign of consumers pulling back, Expedia Group’s chief executive said…
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The hotel occupancy rate is only 45%. Is there room for increase?
That’s how it’s held administration General Manager of Peruvian Hotel Association (SHP), Tibisay MonsalviPointing out that this situation responds to a series of factors that have occurred since the beginning of the year and are still present…
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Chloë Luxton, the founder of Wiltshire-based beauty company Bramley, shares her tips for success - For Chloë Luxton, beauty and hospitality have always gone hand in hand…
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Accor raises outlook again after another strong post-pandemic summer
Europe's biggest hotel group Accor on Thursday raised its core profit target for 2023 for the second time this year, citing positive business momentum in all of its markets after another strong post-pandemic summer…
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