The author introduces the AI Compass framework with four strategic directions (North, East, South, West) to help hotels focus their AI adoption efforts.
The Spanish hotel group will debut 23 properties globally including its first Southeast Asia resort in Bali and luxury developments in Dubai, Seychelles, and Maldives.
Qatar's occupancy hit 83.9% with RevPAR rising 20.3% year-over-year, driven by Formula 1 and the Doha Film Festival.
Park Hotels sold or agreed to sell eight underperforming properties for $198 million while posting strong RevPAR growth in core markets like Hawaii and New York.
The Lux Collective secured seven new signings in 2025 with a 16-property pipeline across Asia, Middle East and Africa through 2028.
Seven major hotel transactions across Europe totaling over £280 million include CDL's acquisition of Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street for £396,600 per room.
Bartnick argues effective revenue managers must balance firm commercial decisions with diplomatic communication to maximize profits while maintaining team relationships.
The guide outlines pricing optimization, distribution balance, and incremental revenue tactics specifically for independent properties using data-driven approaches.
The French luxury group is restructuring its century-old portfolio into four distinct collections: Signature (Fouquet's ultra-luxury), Heritage (iconic resorts), Address (boutique Maison Barrière), and Premium (business-leisure).
The Mexican hotel operator has 34 properties under development worth $880 million, achieving an NPS of 64 and launching Sunvivia, its newest lifestyle brand.
The piece promotes custom holiday-themed key cards that double as decorative keepsakes, designed to enhance guest check-in experiences during the festive season.
Another Star CEO discusses the company's $685M refinancing and strategic plans following citizenM's integration into Marriott Bonvoy.
The article outlines a strategic framework for hotels to maximize partnership success through clear goal setting and partner alignment.
St. Regis launches ultra-exclusive Estates collection for historic, leisure-focused properties, with Newport Coast's Pelican Hill as the first conversion in 2027.
Asia Pacific represents 28% of Design Hotels' 2025 global growth, with new properties spanning Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and India.
AI-powered booking agents will transform hotel distribution by enabling automated negotiation and personalized offers, requiring hotels to invest in API connectivity and data quality to remain competitive.
The 335-key Florida resort undergoes a $50 million renovation as Aimbridge's first U.S. all-inclusive property, targeting early 2026 opening.
Eight luxury independent properties will join Preferred's portfolio across Europe, North America, Morocco and Mexico, including restored historic buildings and new builds.
Analysis reveals most hotels use basic AI tools but only a minority have mastered strategic implementation for competitive advantage.
Langham's Cordis brand partners with singer Amber Liu for its 10th anniversary campaign promoting authentic, passion-driven travel experiences.