Revinate's CMO explores how hotels must shift from passive data collection to real-time activation for competitive advantage in 2026.
The study surveyed 1,200+ hotels across 47 countries, finding 17% save over 10 hours weekly while 92% cut staff onboarding from weeks to days.
The study analyzed thousands of U.S. hotels and found operators cut hours per occupied room 7-15% while increasing headcount 4-9%, improving productivity without service cuts.
Industry analysis predicts 2026 will shift focus from acquiring tech tools to integrating them seamlessly, with AI-driven personalization and unified data systems becoming essential.
Bartnick argues revenue managers have always used pattern recognition, data synthesis, and predictive modeling like AI systems do today.
The author introduces the AI Compass framework with four strategic directions (North, East, South, West) to help hotels focus their AI adoption efforts.
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.
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.
Survey of 27 hotel technology suppliers reveals AI will disrupt five key areas by 2026, creating a two-speed industry between AI-ready and legacy properties.
U.S. RevPAR fell 0.3% in the fortnight ending November 29, but excluding 13 hurricane-impacted markets, RevPAR actually grew 0.9%.
The guide explains how to calculate and manage flow through metrics to measure how much additional revenue converts to profit across hotel departments.
UrVenue will demo its UrResort PXMS at ILHA INSPIRE 2025, showcasing technology that centralizes booking for all resort experiences and amenities.
Hotels must blend personalized service with technology adoption while managing rising costs and staffing challenges to compete with short-term rentals and meet evolving guest expectations.
The article explains how hub-and-spoke system architecture enables hotels to unify guest data for personalized service and revenue optimization through API integration.
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.
Industry panel explores practical strategies for hotels to generate additional revenue through retail, video marketing, wellness products, and experiential amenities.
Kerten Hospitality, operating lifestyle hotels across Middle East, Europe and North Africa, will implement Canary's platform for mobile check-in, AI messaging and upselling.
CoStar data shows Tampa suffered steep declines due to 2024 hurricane displacement demand comparisons, while San Francisco led gains with 14.9% RevPAR growth.
Pure Wellness installs wellness-optimized rooms with HEPA-level air quality and anti-microbial protection at two Crestline properties near Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.