The industry contributed $98.5 billion to global GDP and supported 1.8 million jobs in 2024, with over 60% of cruise passengers returning to destinations.
AHLA report shows LA hotels generate $12.5B annually but face rising costs and reduced investment, with 88% cutting staff due to city policies.
Study of 9,500+ respondents shows World Cup visitors will spend $5,000+ per person and stay longer than typical tourists, but safety concerns could limit economic gains.
HVS analysis shows Raleigh hotel fundamentals strengthening with demand outpacing supply growth, driven by a $387M convention center expansion and major healthcare developments through 2028.
Analysis shows extended-stay hotels recovered fastest from the pandemic while full-service properties faced longer recovery periods due to new supply and demand mix differences.
India's hotel sector posted strong March performance with occupancy above 75% and double-digit ADR growth driven by wedding, MICE, and corporate demand.
HVS reports March RevPAR up 3.9% nationally with luxury hotels leading gains, while hotel cap rates average 8.3% in Q4 as transactions remain below peak levels.
The UK led with 25% of total volume while Germany doubled its 2024 performance to €2.5 billion, driven by rate cuts and strong hotel operations.
Hotelschool The Hague research shows only 10% of Dutch hotels use AI structurally, warning the industry risks becoming 'sleeping utilities' for tech giants.
The guide outlines seven AI applications for hotel sales teams, from automated email personalization to reputation monitoring, with a focus on eliminating repetitive tasks.
The region shows strong luxury hotel potential with Almaty leading at 69.5% occupancy and ADR reaching USD 180-400, while emerging markets like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lack international luxury brands.
Bengaluru led with 15-17% ARR growth while Chandigarh posted highest occupancy gains of 7-9 percentage points.
The report analyzed 130 million bookings showing 65% of markets saw peak months shrink as travelers spread demand more evenly year-round.
Survey of hotel owners and operators reveals 91% still use manual reporting despite automation, with data fragmentation across multiple platforms hindering AI adoption.
The guide identifies AI operational use, trust-building, and attendee-led personalization as key drivers reshaping corporate events and hospitality strategy.
Otelier, Agilysys, and Sage launch a 5-7 minute survey to benchmark hotel operational challenges and technology adoption for 2026.
Skift partnered with Abu Dhabi's tourism authority to analyze key industry shifts, from the Middle East's growing influence to AI's impact on travel planning.
CBRE's inaugural index ranks 66 European destinations on market fundamentals and economic factors to guide hotel investment decisions.
HVS index tracks hotel values across 23 markets in 16 countries, with Riyadh leading at +100% growth since 2019, driven by tourism strategies and infrastructure investment.
Cvent's survey of 1,650 global planners reveals 70% expect event volume growth in 2026 (down from 90%), with AI adoption hitting 75% and rising costs driving demand for experiential venues.