In recent times, the word ‘tariff’ has jumped from the back pages of economic textbooks to front-page headlines. Once the domain of trade negotiators and industry insiders, tariffs have become part of a broader political conversation, influencing everything from stock markets to airfares.
Pause for a moment and take in the broader landscape of the hospitality industry. You’ll see that labor challenges, from shortages to rising wages, will remain ongoing issues. While the pandemic significantly reduced the hospitality workforce and dented the industry’s appeal for younger recruits, that’s only part of the picture. Other factors, such as the growing appeal of remote work over on-site roles, shrinking Gen Z workforce numbers, and evolving immigration patterns, are all outside of your control.
How much should a B2B tech startup spend on marketing? This is one of those questions that keeps resurfacing, especially when funding is tight and expectations are high. The usual expectations for marketing are simple: build hype for the company and drive lots of leads. That’s what founders, execs, investors, and frankly everyone wants.
The hospitality industry has traditionally been cautious about adopting new technologies, but change is no longer optional. As artificial intelligence (AI) gains momentum, it is not just a buzzword. It is a practical next step with the potential to transform how hotels plan, analyze, and optimize their finances.
April demonstrated how deeply interconnected global markets have become, reflecting the Dalai Lama’s wisdom about our mutual dependencies. Despite unprecedented volatility triggered by the White House trade policies, the S&P 500 closed with less than one percent decline – a deceptively unremarkable performance masking extraordinary market conditions.
Hotels are complex assets that blend real estate with business value. For property tax purposes, only the real estate is taxable – yet all too often, assessors inadvertently include the hotel’s intangible business assets in the assessed value.
The hotel business is a retail business and in order to stay on top of your business you must fully and completely balance your daily revenues and settlements. Every day we begin anew and every day is a story unto itself when it comes to the revenues and settlements. I may sound like I’m repeating “revenues and settlements,” but it cannot be emphasized enough.
With just under a month to go before the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia gets under way, investors, developers, government decision makers and regional hospitality leaders are gearing up for three days of networking, learning, debate and deal making in Riyadh.
If there’s one word that defines the current U.S. hotel landscape, it’s uncertainty. As we move into 2025, hoteliers across the country are facing a slew of critical questions: How resilient is demand? Are rising costs here to stay? And most importantly—how can we maintain profitability in a market that feels, well, unpredictable?
What hotel brands don’t know is that they can create great financial bench strength in their hotels and their owners will pay 100% of the cost. Brands also don’t know that they can create this bench strength with resources that are readily available. Lastly, brands don’t know that their non-financial managers are literally dying to get these financial skills and abilities now and they want to apply them.
In the hospitality industry, KPIs and metrics play a crucial role in evaluating and improving business performance. Metrics like occupancy rates, Online review scores, ADR (Average Daily Rate), and RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room) are essential for assessing financial health, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
As April marks the time when many hotel businesses are closing the books and set new budgets for 2025-26, it is crucial for leadership to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of innovative technology and trends that continue to (re)shape the future of hotels hospitality. With shifting customer expectations and increasing demand for personalized experiences, leaders should remain optimistic and strategically focus on key channels that drive hotel occupancy and direct revenue.
The two key differentiating factors between economy and midscale extended-stay hotels are the quality of the finishes and the price point. Economy extended-stay hotels typically offer a more budget-friendly option for guests, focusing on basic, functional accommodations with limited extra features.
The hotel business is perhaps the second oldest business in the world. I read that somewhere long ago, and it stuck. The kind of live-in arrangements described in this article are not about that but, rather, what our industry provided in the past to its senior leaders and managers. Some of what you're about to read I experienced first hand and some of it was passed on down to me through stories and folklore. After all we only have our yarns and parables to share and once they’re gone, they're no longer part of our culture. Here is my shot at preserving some of that. I also want to mention that I am in no way complaining or pointing out supposed abuse of power or privilege, it’s just the opposite – I’m celebrating our past.
The hospitality industry in Georgia and the Southeast is at a crossroads. As the region prepares for major events—including Atlanta’s MLB All-Star Game (2025) and FIFA World Cup (2026)—hotels are gearing up for increased demand. However, operators face a major challenge: rising labor costs, stagnant employment recovery, and declining Net Operating Income (NOI).
It was wonderful to see everyone at ALIS in Los Angeles. The conference went off without a hitch, meeting rooms were full, and although the outlook for fundamental performance remained muted, investor sentiment was strong, echoing what we saw in our recently released second annual U.S. Hotels Investor Intentions survey.
With all the dynamics facing the hospitality industry, like shifting room prices, labour shortages, changing travel habits, and the push for sustainability, procurement plays a key role in handling these issues. It acts as a strategy to cut costs and create value.
Today’s independent hoteliers often feel trapped between the rising costs of operating their properties and guests' sky-high expectations for each stay. But with the right tech stack, your hotel could be operating smoothly with tools that pay for themselves over time. In this case, it may require independents to rethink their tech partnerships and how many they need to operate efficiently in 2025.
The hospitality industry is expected to reach new heights by 2027. Experts predict that the industry will reach $5 billion, especially backed by groundbreaking advancements in technology. The following top 10 financial strategies to enhance automation may help garner the best results for 2025:
Imitation may be considered the highest form of flattery. Bad actors on the internet, though, fall outside the consideration set. As phishing attempts become increasingly sophisticated, hoteliers need to stay vigilant and implement robust security measures. Many security measures include automation and technology. The first line of defense will always be the individual, be they a guest or an employee of the hotel.