U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 August
U.S. hotels posted their 20th straight week of year-over-year gains, with RevPAR up 1.7% to $100.69; San Francisco led Top 25 Markets on Pokémon World Championships demand.
Press Releases
Hospitality managers carry the weight of workplace wellbeing as work takes toll on their own mental health
Hospitality Action's annual survey finds 65% of hospitality managers link mental health issues to work, yet most lack formal training to support their teams or themselves.
TFE Hotels invests $100M in transforming Adina Hotels across their global network
TFE Hotels is investing $100M to refurbish first-generation Adina properties across Australia and Europe, with new openings planned in Brisbane, Hobart, Cambridge and Glasgow.
HSMAI MEA launches its 9th edition of the Commercial Strategy Conference MEA 2026 in Dubai
HSMAI MEA's 9th annual Commercial Strategy Conference returns to Conrad Dubai on 17-18 November 2026, covering AI, data analytics, commercial leadership, and a new Women Voices segment.
Bain Capital and Omnam Group announce the sale of the Lake Como Edition Hotel to Sansiri Capital
Bain Capital and Omnam Group have sold the 148-room Lake Como EDITION to Thai developer Sansiri Capital, completing a full-cycle repositioning of a 19th-century palazzo opened in March 2026.
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Hotel Upselling 2026: Training Tips For Front Desk and Reservations Teams
Doug Kennedy's free 40-minute webcast on September 25 covers upselling tactics for front desk and reservations teams, arguing that human conversation now outperforms automated pre-arrival messaging.
WTTC to Host More Than 200 Global Travel & Tourism CEOs and Leaders in Malta for Landmark Global Summit
The 26th WTTC Global Summit will convene 200+ travel and tourism CEOs in Valletta, Malta from 7–9 October 2026, with confirmed attendees from Hilton, IHG, Four Seasons, Marriott, and Expedia among others.
Novotel Launches "Longevity Week"
Novotel launches an annual global wellness event across 630+ hotels (7-13 Sept 2026), anchored in sleep, nutrition, movement and social connection, supported by a 13,000-person global longevity study.
RBH Hospitality Appointed by Victory Group to Manage Luxury Property, Cameron House Resort on Loch Lomond
RBH Hospitality will manage Cameron House Resort on Loch Lomond following Victory Group's acquisition, marking the investor's first UK hotel and RBH's sixth new signing in 2025.
Proudly Committed: RIU Hotels increases its social investment by 62% in 2025 and achieves 100% sustainable certifications
RIU Hotels raised social investment to 5.13M euros in 2025, achieved 100% Ecostars certification across its 101-hotel portfolio, and sourced 90% of electricity from renewables.
PATA and GBTA Partner to Strengthen Corporate Business Travel at PATA Travel Mart 2027
PATA and GBTA signed an MOU to co-develop the corporate travel component of PATA Travel Mart 2027 in Macao, combining buyer networks, knowledge forums, and joint marketing.
What’s on the Minds of Travel Buyers Today? | Buyer Buzz Insights from GBTA Convention 2026
Live polling of 470+ travel buyers at GBTA Convention 2026 shows 92% see AI as strategic, 78% cite internal influence as their top challenge, and most prioritize long-term supplier partnerships over competitive tension.
Holiday planning stress is pushing six in 10 brits towards solo travel, but experts say the right break can help couples reconnect
Leonardo Hotels survey of 2,000 UK adults finds 63% argue during holiday planning, with sleep disruption and budget disputes among top stressors affecting couples on city breaks.
Vail Resorts Announces Sue Decker Will Transition Off of Board After Eleven Years of Service
Sue Decker will not seek reelection at Vail Resorts' 2026 Annual Meeting after 11 years, with the board shrinking to nine members before a new independent director search targets a return to ten in early 2027.
Global Searches for Premium Class Flights Double as Travellers Prioritise Comfort and Personalised Journeys
Trip.com data shows first and business class flight searches up 99% YoY and 5-star hotel searches up 57%, driven by Millennial and Gen Z demand for personalised, experience-led trips.
Travel CEOs Leave White House With a 2030 Target: 100 Million International Visitors
U.S. Travel CEO Geoff Freeman, after a White House meeting with President Trump, calls for a target of 100M international visitors annually by 2030, projecting $81B in additional spending and 400,000+ jobs.
Hotel Equities Partners with Lodgic Hospitality to Manage Austin Portfolio
Hotel Equities takes over management of three Lodgic Hospitality-owned Austin hotels, growing its Austin presence to seven properties and its Texas portfolio to 25.
HSMAI DC Workshop Will Introduce the Fundamentals of Modern Hotel Marketing and Commercial Strategy
HSMAI's Washington D.C. chapter hosts a $55–$75 half-day workshop on Sept. 10 covering hotel marketing fundamentals, demand generation, and commercial strategy using the CHDM credential as a framework.
Hotel Management Companies Drive Guest Satisfaction Growth
JD Power's 2026 benchmark shows overall guest satisfaction at third-party managed branded hotels rose 14 points to 696, with Columbia Sussex, Crestline, and Driftwood topping the rankings.
Abode Worldwide appoints Wouter Geerts to lead new Market Intelligence and Research division
Abode Worldwide has hired Wouter Geerts, formerly of Mews and Skift Research, to lead a new Market Intelligence and Research division serving hospitality and proptech clients.