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Financing in a Higher-for-Longer World: How Hotel Owners Can Still Close Deals
The article provides strategies for hotel owners to secure financing despite elevated interest rates, focusing on operational improvements and creative capital structures.
By Emil Iskandar, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, Los Angeles, HVS
Why FP&A Software Matters More in Times of Political Uncertainty
The article argues hotels need dynamic FP&A software for continuous planning and scenario modeling to respond quickly to geopolitical disruptions affecting demand and costs.
By Kinza Raheel, International Marketing & Communications Manager, Fairmas GmbH
What is a rate plan audit and how do I perform one?
The article explains how hotels can systematically review their rate plans to identify expired accounts, underperforming contracts, and pricing gaps that cost revenue.
By Daniel Foreman, Commercial Strategist, Lighthouse
BLLA Announces "The Third Space Renaissance" as the Theme for the 2026 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference being held June 3 in NYC
The June 3, 2026 NYC conference will examine how third spaces like members' clubs and wellness studios are driving hospitality investment strategy.
This Week on Not Done: Nate Tyrrell, CIO of Host Hotels & Resorts (S&P 500)
Host Hotels CIO shares investment strategies and provides 10 essential metrics and practices for hotel GMs to better communicate with owners.
Sloan Dean in conversation with Nate Tyrrell
The Earn and Burn Challenge for Aspirational Flagged Hotels
The article explores how luxury hotels face revenue challenges when loyalty program members earn points at cheaper properties but redeem them at high-end hotels, reducing ancillary spending.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
BTS are back with the Arirang World Tour and hotel demand is surging
Analysis of hotel demand across 29 cities shows YoY increases up to 200% in El Paso, with supply-constrained markets seeing biggest spikes.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
Different Types of Hotel Room: Classifications Explained
The guide covers how strategic room classification and attribute-based selling can boost ADR and revenue through targeted pricing, from traditional categories to wellness and pet-friendly rooms.
By Stephanie Clemo, BOSC 6 Student and Hospitality Strategy writer, EHL
How to price your hotel for the World Cup: Winning revenue in a volatile market
Lighthouse data shows 12 of 16 World Cup host cities have hit new low points for group-stage pricing as markets test where premiums will hold.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
Most Hotel Revenue Strategies Are Built for Markets That No Longer Exist
The article argues that hotels are using outdated revenue strategies designed for stable markets while today's demand is fragmented and unpredictable.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author - The Sales Leadership Brief (Linkedin Newsletter), The Sales Leadership Brief
Hotel ADR: A Quick Guide to Your Average Daily Rate
The guide explains ADR calculation, why rates fluctuate with demand patterns, and practical strategies to increase room revenue without alienating guests.
By Diana Tamboly, Manager, Field Marketing, Hospitality Cloud, Cvent Europe Ltd
You are correct: Revenue Management is.....NOT fair! That's the whole point!
Fabian Bartnick explores the ethical boundaries of hotel revenue management, arguing that pricing differentiation is justified when transparent but becomes problematic when it exploits customer ignorance.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito
HBX Group acquires full ownership of PerfectStay
HBX Group completes acquisition of Paris-based PerfectStay, which powers dynamic packaging for airlines like Turkish Airlines and 55+ white-label travel sites.
Sofa Money, AI Strategy, and the Future of Guest Experience are the New Reality of Hospitality Economics
The event explored "Sofa Money" strategies to monetize underutilized hotel spaces like lobbies and rooftops, moving beyond ADR growth to optimize existing assets.
By Sébastien Felix, Founder, Influence Society
Avoid overpricing or underpricing your independent hotel: Are your rates in line with the market?
The article provides practical frameworks for independent hotels to avoid underpricing (which hurts RevPAR despite high occupancy) and overpricing (which reduces bookings and increases OTA dependence).
By Femke Nollet, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
Last Mile Revenue at The Q Hotel Collection
Q Hotels achieved nearly 40% uplift in incremental revenue by training front office staff to upsell systematically at check-in.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Hotel room turnover: What it is and how to optimize it to be more profitable
The guide explains how to calculate and optimize room turnover rates to increase profitability through longer stays, strategic pricing, and minimum-length-of-stay restrictions.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
AHLA Warns NYC Budget Proposal Could Raise Costs for Hotels, Threaten Jobs in Testimony Before City Council
AHLA warns that NYC's proposed tax increases and regulatory costs could harm hotel recovery while international visitor numbers decline 5%.
How to conduct an effective hotel displacement analysis
The guide explains how to calculate whether accepting guaranteed group bookings or holding rooms for higher-yielding individual guests will generate more revenue.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse