The final U.S. hotel performance forecast of 2025 is in – and it’s not the news many hoped for. ... With the 2026 forecast showing tighter margins and slower growth, hoteliers should: Know your own business mix.
Reinvent the product and revenue mix Shifting travel patterns and changing consumer behaviour demand renewed focus on product flexibility. ... Download the Hotels Forecast
This approach ensures nothing slips through the cracks, makes forecasting more accurate, and provides a record that helps with future re-solicitation. ... Complete data sets also make it easier to measure conversion rates, identify seasonal demand patterns, and ensure accountability across the sales team.
Attendees were able to experience a myriad of technologies that were forecasted by elite industry professionals to exist in guestrooms of the future. ... It is possible that by 2075 robots will handle sanitation, par levels, and most repetitive and demanding tasks such as changing linens on a bed.
Total visitor spending is forecasted to grow by 9.9% in 2025, underscoring Europe’s enduring appeal and the resilience of consumer demand. ... The continued recovery from Asia and stable demand from the United States highlight Europe’s enduring global appeal.
Director of the VDR European Business Travel Spending Poised for Robust Growth Despite persistent economic and political challenges, European business travel is set for substantial spending growth, forecasted ... Stand-out presenters included economist Nenad Pacek, who opened the Conference with a forecast of industry demand and geopolitical shifts, and a panel discussion with industry leaders who conversed about
Luxury hotels are uniquely positioned to cater to this demand by offering high-speed connectivity, elegant workspaces, wellness facilities, and curated local experiences all under one roof. ... The segment is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period, supported by growth in international trade, resumption of in-person conferences, and demand for premium accommodation that blends
Award-winning luxury travel and hospitality PR and digital media agency Modern Currency Public Relations ®, today announces the release of its third annual Luxury Travel & Hospitality Trend Report Forecast ... As traveler psychology continues to evolve, driven by shifting notions of “worth it,” heightened demand for authenticity, and an increasingly connected digital ecosystem influencing discovery behavior,
Impacts: Fully autonomous rate management across channels and seasons Predictive modelling for no-shows, cancellations, and overbooking Hyper-granular demand forecasting: room-by-room, guest segment-by-segment
So they may make pretty good choices in room allocation – only to have them undone by front desk, who must check in that demanding CEO type right now and grab any room to do so, or by the housekeepers ... Especially if forecasts are treated as something to be forwarded to HQ only, instead of using them as basis for your operational planning.
Revenue managers used to focus on pricing and forecasting demand. ... The goal isn’t just to forecast demand, but to forecast profitability. Want to learn more?
Looking ahead, the forecast for Europe remains broadly optimistic. ... European companies and business travellers are leading the way in demanding responsible, productive and impactful journeys.
The Pros Create or increase demand. ... Not only can dynamic pricing lead to higher occupancy percentages, average daily rates and RevPAR performance, it saves a lot of time on forecasting future demand, optimizing rates and monitoring performance
Given the expected slowdown in U.S. lodging performance during the second half of 2025, CBRE’s forecast for the annual growth in RevPAR is just 0.1%. ... After benefiting from the recovery of group demand in 2023 and 2024, occupancy levels for convention hotels have declined in 2025.
His 22 years of relationship-building couldn't compete with a junior salesperson armed with predictive analytics and real-time demand forecasting. The painful truth? Both were wrong. ... Revenue management systems predict demand patterns you'll never spot manually. AI analyzes guest sentiment across 47 review platforms while you sleep.
Within hospitality, AI adoption is growing from $10.3 billion in 2020 to $110.6 billion forecasted in 2031. ... From dynamic pricing, demand forecasting, personalized guest interactions to streamlining recruitment, AI supports every stage of both back-end and front-end operations.
It’s packaged as the ultimate problem solver from forecasting demand to writing content to responding to guest reviews. But behind the buzz, a quiet anxiety lingers in the hospitality community. ... The forecasting models that alert us to low-occupancy weeks early. The content tools that help our marketing stay consistent even when staff turnover hits.
Forecasting engines. Pricing models. But here’s the trick: A revenue manager knows when to trust the system… And when to say: “Nice try, Ide. But this market shift needs human override.” ... The forecast? The rate plan? Useless ! Unless you can communicate them in a way the GM, the sales director, and the owner understand and act on . RMs are translators .
After years of volatility, unpredictable demand, and new booking behaviors, hotels can’t rely solely on RevPAR to measure performance. ... Modern AI-powered Revenue Management Systems can automatically update pricing, forecast demand with more precision, and even analyze competitor behavior in real time.
Auckland occupancy has also increased, though has fluctuated according to events, with sport and concerts spiking demand. ... Conference and leisure travel is also boosting forecast occupancies for Accor’s Wellington hotels in 2026.