Opinion Articles

Top 10 Hotel Industry Concerns

I spent some time researching what are the main concerns of hotel company leaders. I put the list below, but it is quite familiar: People, talent, and culture top the chart.

Forget the AI Hype. New Report Shows How Real Independent Hotels Are Using AI and What’s Actually Working

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in hospitality headlines right now. Promises of robot concierges, self-learning revenue systems, and smart room everything dominate the conversation.

2025/26 Federal Per-Diem Update: Steady Rates Ahead

The federal government per-diem rate is made up of a lodging allowance and a meals and incidental expense (M&IE) allowance. The per-diem lodging rates, which set the maximum amount a federal traveler can reimburse, are based on the average rates for mid-priced hotels and are set annually by the U.S.

Triptease Date Boost: Automatically focus marketing on your priority dates

Every hotelier knows the frustration of hard-to-fill dates, whether they be midweek lulls or seasonal dips. That’s why we’ve built Triptease Date Boost, our new feature that gives you more control over your priority dates and helps you fill more rooms when you need it most.

"In the flow" or "On the Flow" comments on work

People talk about “being in the flow” as if it’s some zen productivity state. That’s nice, but what I mean by flow is much more practical: things moving.

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Royalton Resorts’ multi-market paid media success with 34x ROAS

Royalton Resorts, with properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, had two simple and straightforward goals for Black Friday:

Bad Bunny’s residency impact on Puerto Rico’s hotels

The NFL’s announcement of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show comes off the tail end of the performer’s 31-show residency in Puerto Rico, which has been estimated to have brought as much as $200 million dollars into the local economy with a carryover boost for local hotels.

Gen Z Powers European Travel Boom, Leading in Both Spend and Intent

Gen Z is propelling Europe’s travel boom, with the youngest generation of travellers now planning to spend the most on international trips and take more holidays than any other age group in the next 12 months.

Global Travel & Tourism Sector Cuts Emissions Intensity as Economic Prosperity Grows

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with Omran, today unveiled its Environmental & Social Research (ESR) 2025, showing that while the sector has surpassed its pre-pandemic economic peak, its carbon footprint remains below 2019 levels, and its positive social impact continue to grow.

Hotel General Managers Will Discuss Top Industry Issues at Oct. 29 Event

HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today announced that its Hotel General Managers Panel this month will address key topics of interest to Washington area hoteliers, including evolving guest expectations, strategies for building resilient and motivated teams and innovations in operations, revenue optimization and guest experience.

Hotelier & Hospitality Pioneer, Jon Blanchard, Launches JB Hotel Group

Visionary hotelier and hospitality pioneer Jon Blanchard announces the launch of JB Hotel Group, a Los Angeles based, real estate development, investment, and asset management firm dedicated to creating exceptional destinations that blend luxury, comfort, and timeless design.

Trailborn Hotels & Resorts Joins New Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy as Leader in Outdoor Hospitality

Trailborn Hotels & Resorts, The Official Hotel of the Great Outdoors™, proudly joins the highly anticipated Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy™ as a founding member.

Hilton Announces Partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations.

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth of voco hotels in Southern Europe

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the continued growth of voco through nine new signings and openings across Southern Europe, adding over 1,000 keys to the brand’s portfolio.

Minor Hotels Expands Footprint in Egypt with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Joint Venture

Minor Hotels, a global leader in the hospitality industry across hotels, resorts and branded residences in 59 countries, has signed an agreement with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises to form a new joint venture company.

Lily Wecker Appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Aethos Hotels in Zug, Switzerland

Ben Rowe Promoted Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KHP Capital Partners in San Francisco - CA, USA

Rachel O’Connell Promoted Chief Human Resources Officer at Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. in Chicago - IL, USA

Radisson Hotel Group signs Atiara Ubud Bali, A Radisson Collection Resort, introducing the luxury lifestyle brand to Indonesia

Hilton Expands Texas Hill Country Portfolio with Opening of Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa

Shangri-La Maldives Resort Set to Reopen

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Announces Multi-Phase Renovation Set to Begin in Late 2025

Today's Supplier News

Emerging Travel Group integrates with Simple Booking

Brøchner Hotels Elevates Boutique Hospitality with Canary Technologies

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