The guide details 11 criteria for selecting 5-10 direct competitors, from location and price to amenities and online presence, with automated tracking solutions.
International travel grew 4% in 2025 with South America leading at 11% growth, while business travel returned to 2019 levels for the first time.
Survey of 2,000 US consumers reveals 42% experienced more bad service in 2026 than previous years, with 66% willing to switch companies over poor service.
Analysis shows Park City's 3,000-room hotel pipeline is supported by Deer Valley's expansion to 20,000 skiable acres, creating lodging density comparable to Colorado ski markets.
New York leads both expense and popularity lists domestically, while London tops international markets with Rio surprisingly popular at $71 ADR.
Bradley Spillman discusses how Whittlebury Park uses data and digital tools to market three distinct business lines while expanding into new segments like families.
The agreement provides PATA members with funding intelligence, training opportunities, and partner matchmaking services to enhance tourism sustainability projects.
The 150-key hotel near Madurai International Airport will serve the city's 27 million annual visitors when it opens in early 2029.
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.
Europe’s tourism sector maintained steady performance into the final months of 2025, as travellers continued to prioritise holidays to and within the region despite elevated travel costs. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe increased by 3.2% year-on-year, while overnight stays rose by 3.1%. This marks an improvement on the previous quarter, pointing to higher travel demand through the autumn and early winter period.
January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.
Analysis from MBA CREF conference shows debt markets dominating hospitality finance, with lenders cautious but available for stabilized assets despite higher borrowing costs.
India leads with 906 projects, while luxury and upper upscale segments drive growth across the region's record-high development activity.
The partnership will develop 6-8 hotels with 3,500 keys across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Jeddah, doubling Premier Inn's current regional portfolio.
Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
JLL forecasts 2026 hotel investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability, and the Americas leading with 27% transaction volume growth in 2025.
GCSTIMES creates birch wooden key cards featuring cartoon insects to encourage guest awareness of biodiversity and ecosystem connections.
Three major hotel transactions across Singapore, South Korea, and Japan total over USD200 million, with notable per-key valuations ranging from JPY75M to SGD402K.
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