The free curriculum, developed with survivor input, will be available through 2026 and joins Marriott's existing training completed over 2.6 million times.
A Chicago luxury hotel's Google Display Network campaign generated $150,000 in breakfast package revenue with 12.5:1 ROAS, tripling initial targets.
Research reveals Top 10% of U.S. households will drive $544 billion in leisure travel by 2026, with trip frequency and spending surging since 2022.
CoStar projects modest growth with RevPAR rising 1.4% in 2027, below the long-term average, driven by World Cup markets and higher-tier hotels.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels achieved 1.6% RevPAR growth, with Miami leading ADR gains due to the College Football Championship while D.C. declined 32% against tough inauguration comparisons.
Survey of hundreds of hotel owners shows 98% have begun incorporating AI, but only 32% have embedded it across most operations, with data security and integration costs as top barriers.
LW Hospitality Advisors tracked 392 major US hotel sales totaling $15 billion in 2025, with average sale prices down 13% year-over-year despite increased transaction volume.
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
Stonebridge will manage all operations at the 335-room lakefront resort in Montgomery, Texas, strengthening its partnership with the Margaritaville brand.
CoStar data shows 2025 marked the first year since 2020 with declining occupancy (-1.2%) and RevPAR (-0.3%), though ADR grew 0.9% nationally.
By 2026, AI-native distribution systems that autonomously decide pricing and channel strategy will become essential infrastructure, directly impacting hotel asset valuations and cash flow predictability.
CoStar data shows Phoenix trailing NYC with 3,650 rooms, while Dallas rounds out the top three with 3,558 projected openings.
The International Luxury Hotel Association's Las Vegas conference explored how technology can enhance rather than replace human connection, with sessions covering AI automation, investment trends, and the evolution of personalized luxury service.
U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
Mascarenhas brings 16 years of hospitality experience spanning operations, revenue management, and hotel technology sales to drive Fairmas expansion across the US and Canada.
OTH will take over management of the 149-room Virginia property starting January 2026, marking its fifth East Coast contract this year.
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
HVS analysis shows GOP margins declining across all property types as wage inflation and brand standards outpace ADR growth, requiring active asset management to protect profitability in 2026.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.