The article argues traditional single discount rate DCF models undervalue hotels and proposes using mortgage-equity valuation that reflects actual 55-75% debt financing structures.
HotelData.com report analyzing 5,000 U.S. hotels shows labor CPOR rose 12.8% in 2025, with Q4 seeing 21.1% year-over-year increase amid softening demand.
HotStats CEO explains why revenue growth doesn't always translate to stronger margins due to rising costs and evolving guest expectations.
Bartnick argues that revenue management breakthroughs come from reframing problems rather than gathering more data, using parenting and dating analogies to illustrate behavioral insights.
HVS analysis shows equity yields fell 310 basis points for luxury hotels over the decade while discount rates remained stable, suggesting investor confidence has structurally increased.
Comprehensive guide explains how independent hotels can implement data-driven dynamic pricing to increase RevPAR by an average of 21% through automated rate adjustments.
The guide covers KPIs like MPI and RGI for benchmarking, plus strategies for creating seasonal and aspirational competitive sets.
The guide breaks down how to structure enforceable performance clauses in hotel management contracts, covering test thresholds, cure rights, and termination triggers to protect owner investments.
Analysis shows Indianapolis hotels underpricing Final Four rooms at $169 versus $210 for Indy 500, despite comparable demand and STR rates of $585+.
An accountant shares real client examples of hotel accounting disasters, from untrained staff managing books to $42,000 in uncollectable guest receivables needing write-offs.
This stage of AI evolution is not just predictable, it was inevitable as it addresses the very natural consumer expectation to be able to complete the transaction within the same app without having to click out. UCP in itself is not the biggest disruptor (AI search is).
Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) absolutely could pave the way for a meaningful shift in hotel distribution in the next 24-36 months. Its impact will depend heavily on both technological readiness and traveler adoption.
There's a significant gap between what's technically possible and what consumers will actually adopt, especially for high-involvement decisions like hotel bookings. For commodity purchases (cables, everyday items), delegating the entire process to an AI agent makes sense, but hotel bookings for holidays is a different story.
In hospitality today, costs are climbing faster than revenues. Hoteliers are being asked to protect profitability while keeping the same high standard of service that defines their brand. Rising labor costs, energy expenses, and supply chain volatility are putting intense pressure on margins.
The guide details 11 criteria for selecting 5-10 direct competitors, from location and price to amenities and online presence, with automated tracking solutions.
OneJourney's SwiftPay platform offers hospitality operators 1%+ cashback on supplier payments through bank-integrated payment cards with no setup fees.
TRAVHOTECH research shows luxury hotels miss 45-55% of revenue potential by failing to digitally integrate high-margin spa, dining, and wellness offerings with room bookings.
The agreement provides PATA members with funding intelligence, training opportunities, and partner matchmaking services to enhance tourism sustainability projects.
European hotel transaction activity reached €27 billion across 1,050+ hotels in 2025, marking the strongest investment year since 2019.
The article explains two key financial metrics that help hoteliers understand how revenue changes translate to profitability and cost management effectiveness.
A hotel finance expert with four decades of experience uses AI to transform his writings into podcast discussions aimed at demystifying hotel financial management.
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.