How Independent Hotels Can Compete with Chain Revenue Teams
Exely outlines the revenue management gaps most common in independent hotels and compares three solutions: in-house hire, RMS implementation, and outsourced support.
Exely outlines the revenue management gaps most common in independent hotels and compares three solutions: in-house hire, RMS implementation, and outsourced support.
The Frankfurt skyline has gained a striking new silhouette. In the growing Europaviertel, just west of the trade fair grounds and the central station, a new focal point has emerged. Developed by the Gustav Zech Stiftung and built to the designs of Cyrus Moser Architects, the 124-metre-tall Europa-Allee-Tower combines modern architecture with an intelligent mixed-use concept. Under one roof, the building houses the new headquarters of Sparda-Bank Hessen, the prestigious "Messeplatz" entrance to Messe Frankfurt, and the new Atlantic Hotel Frankfurt am Main. Spanning 20 floors, the 4-star superior hotel offers an urban retreat that seamlessly blends a metropolitan lifestyle with contemporary comfort and architectural distinction.
Melbourne hotels hit record September ADR (AUD242.11) and RevPAR (AUD182.99), driven by the AFL Grand Final, NFL's Australia debut, and the Melbourne Royal Show.
Numa has signed a long-term lease to operate 56 units for flexible stays at Chmielna 13A in central Warsaw, marking its first signing in Poland. The building is owned by a joint venture of Belgian real estate investor AYA Properties Fund and Polish family-owned Curtis Group.
GBTA has published its official position on the EU Passenger Package, calling for non-discriminatory rail content access, TMC servicing parity, and multimodal journey protection for business travellers across Europe.
Generator CEO Xavier Mufraggi outlines plans to double the brand's 15-property European footprint to 30-40 properties by 2031, targeting city-focused young travelers with design-led, affordable hospitality backed by Brookfield.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand opening of Signature Inn Branson, a 62-room, upper-economy property located in Branson, Missouri. Signature Inn Branson marks the 20th hotel opening for the Signature Inn® by Sonesta brand.
A 40-year hotel valuation veteran explains why the profit line used to calculate incentive management fees matters more than the percentage, and how an owner's priority provision resolves the GOP vs. net income standoff.
HAMA's Fall 2026 semi-annual survey of 72 asset managers shows strong RevPAR and GOP gains, with 97% expecting growth to continue in 2027, while demand, wages, labor, and insurance costs top member concerns.
Relais & Châteaux's MyImpact platform reached 39% member adoption in its first year, offering carbon footprint assessment, reduction planning, and benchmarking across 580 properties in 65 countries.
UK travellers account for 30% of Palladium Hotel Group's Spanish room revenue, with ADR up 4% overall and 10% in the Balearics, backed by a €90M investment in The Site Ibiza.
Six industry leaders at the Travel Tech Startup Summit in Washington DC identify AI obsolescence, broken acquisition funnels, and investor pressure as the top threats for travel startups heading into 2027.
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires its 23rd hotel, a 125-room Courtyard by Marriott in Cranberry Township, PA, bringing it under common ownership with the adjacent Pittsburgh Marriott North.
Newport Hospitality Group's VP argues that fall hotel revenue strategy should shift from room-count targets to total guest value, using group events, ancillary services, and cross-departmental collaboration.
An F&B operator's outlook for fall 2026 and into 2027, covering coffee as an all-day revenue driver, craft beer and bourbon programming, comfort food trends, and how hotels can attract locals not just overnight guests.
Siloed security systems create blind spots and waste 78 minutes per manager per shift; the fix is integrated operations that connect access, video, occupancy, and network data to enable proactive response.
Cactus Cove Inn owner Matt Marrs shares how migrating to Mews PMS helped scale a mixed portfolio of hotels, STRs and RV parks while enabling creative, family-focused guest experiences.
Opinion piece arguing that reactive pricing is not a strategy, with practical guidance on segment-level forecasting, yield management, and reading demand signals before the market shifts.
Roomiy Finance co-founder Khal Ladha describes his flat-fee, 0% commission distribution model designed to shift more booking revenue back to hotel owners and franchisees.
City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the debut of the City Express by Marriott brand in South Asia. City Express by Marriott is designed for both business and leisure guests who focus on quality, efficiency and simplicity. Every element of the brand experience is thoughtfully curated to provide convenience, modern comfort, and value.