U.S. hotel performance for November 2025
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
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American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 19 December 2025
This weekly bulletin covers 13 major hotel transactions across Europe totaling over €600 million, including Trinity's Barcelona acquisition and Leonardo's German portfolio expansion.
The Concierge AI Playbook and Toolkit: Protecting the Art of Luxury Service
Pertlink's toolkit provides luxury hotels with structured AI prompts for concierge operations, maintaining human oversight while standardizing service excellence.
The 2026 Hotelier’s Planning Calendar: Track Hotel Operations Deadlines & Industry Events
Otelier's 2026 calendar tracks operational meetings, budget cycles, staffing reviews, and industry events for hotel managers and finance teams.
Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023 adds to a portfolio including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich as the firm builds scale across luxury and lifestyle segments.
The Secret to Hotel Storytelling that Sells
GuestCentric research shows hotels with prominent brand storytelling on their websites doubled direct bookings within a year.
By Melissa Rodrigues, Lead Content Manager, GuestCentric Systems
The AI Tech Sellers Toolkit - Selling AI To Hotels
The toolkit addresses the gap between AI vendors' feature-focused pitches and hotels' needs for operational certainty and financial justification.
Fairmas Partner Updates 2025
Fairmas announces new 2025 integrations with GMS Felix, Cloudbeds, FLYR, and others, expanding to 200+ system connections for automated hotel financial data.
AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act
AHLA supports legislation that would protect the franchise model supporting nearly 3 million hospitality jobs nationwide.
Marriott International Celebrates 100 Signings for City Express by Marriott in the U.S. and Canada
The milestone comes just over a year after introducing the midscale brand to North America, with six properties already open in 2025.
How hotel automation can help us be more human
WestCord Hotels' approach shows how thoughtful automation reduces administrative burden, allowing staff to focus on genuine guest service rather than repetitive tasks.
The Future of Hotel Asset Management in Europe
Based on 22 industry interviews, the analysis reveals 100% of European property owners see growing HAM relevance, driven by competitive markets and the shift toward franchise models.
By Philippe Masset and Heinz Hartweger
When Access Becomes an Experience: Ready to Unlock the Door with GCSTIMES Doll Key Cards?
GCSTIMES introduces doll-shaped key cards designed to create emotional connections and serve as memorable keepsakes for luxury hotel guests.
Schloss & Gut Liebenberg chooses Mews to fully digitalize operations
The 63-room castle property near Berlin will implement Mews' cloud platform across PMS, POS, RMS and housekeeping operations.
Sustainability News You Don’t Want to Miss in Recent Weeks
Multiple hotels earned Green Globe and EarthCheck certifications while new tools like BCD Travel's sustainability index make environmental performance measurable for corporate buyers.
Strategic partnerships that help your independent hotel stand out from the competition
The guide covers essential partnerships from DMOs and technology providers to local suppliers and tour operators that help independent properties compete more effectively.
By Femke Nollet, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
A Roundtable Discussion with Caribbean and Latin American Lodging Experts
CBRE convenes executives from Sandals, Hyatt, Hilton, Palladium, Posadas and others to discuss 2025 market challenges, all-inclusive growth, and expansion strategies across the Caribbean and Latin America.
The Rise of Agentic AI in Hospitality: Moving From Search to Action
The article explores how AI agents will automate hotel bookings from intent to confirmation, potentially disrupting traditional OTA models and requiring hotels to modernize their tech infrastructure.
Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real-Dollar Context
HVS analysis shows Houston hotel submarkets posted 15% RevPAR growth in 2024 but remain only modestly above 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
By Bunmi Oyinloye, Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston, HVS