A hotel expert witness case study explaining why lost revenue rarely equals economic damages, and how proper BI claims require operational context, avoided expenses, and market benchmarking.
YOTEL joined the Hilton portfolio of brands, with 11 properties now bookable on Hilton.com; the partnership was celebrated with a sleep-focused consumer activation at Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
Opinion piece arguing that employee judgment, not policies alone, drives better service outcomes, using a hotel check-in story to illustrate training and empowerment gaps.
The Unlock Futures alliance, convened by The Bicester Collection with WTTC, ECPAT and the UN, has launched an Action Paper giving hotels, airlines and tour operators a practical CARE-ACT-SCALE framework to embed child protection into operations.
Milan hotels hit second-highest ADR (EUR310.04) and RevPAR (EUR261.17) on record in September 2026, driven by the Italian Grand Prix and Fashion Week, per CoStar preliminary data.
Booking.com's annual Travel Predictions report, based on 28,000+ respondents across 32 markets, identifies nine traveler behavior trends for 2027, including mood-based destination search, AI-managed work coverage, and paranormal tourism.
Jeddah hotels saw RevPAR surge 53.3% year-over-year in September 2026, with the Gulf Cup opening day driving peak occupancy of 78.3% and ADR of SAR688.72.
Wyndham's Ramada Encore brand crosses 1,000 operational keys in India with three new hotels in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Kochi, targeting pilgrimage and regional business travel demand.
The author argues that as automation becomes the default in hospitality, choosing human staff over machines may redefine luxury, proposing a framework of technocentric, hybrid, and anthropocentric hotel models.
Exely outlines the revenue management gaps most common in independent hotels and compares three solutions: in-house hire, RMS implementation, and outsourced support.
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.
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.
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.