Stayntouch Hits Record-Breaking Quarter as Hotels Shift to Best-in-Class Cloud PMS
Q1 2026 revenue from new business jumped 75% year-over-year, with 106% more hotel rooms under contract as properties favor specialized tech over all-in-one systems.
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Europe Market Spotlight - FY 25
European hotels achieved €69.3 GOP PAR in 2025, up 2.1% year-over-year, with London leading at €155 PAR while Milan and Warsaw showed strongest growth.
GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
GlobalData analysis identifies Iran, Israel, Egypt, and major Asian energy importers as most vulnerable to economic contraction and inflation from ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.
Actabl Launches Integration Connecting ProfitSword Budgets with Hotel Effectiveness to Streamline Hotel Portfolio Labor Planning
The integration connects ProfitSword budgets with Hotel Effectiveness labor plans, eliminating manual reconciliation and creating unified labor expectations across hotel portfolios.
Why AI Success in Hotels Now Depends on Measurable Results, Not Momentum
The article argues hotels must shift from AI experimentation to measurable operational improvements, focusing on defined performance targets and consistent system adoption.
By Steven Moore, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Actabl
London Market Spotlight - FY 25
London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.
By Carl Ridgley and Andrew Horder
Why Cost per Occupied Room Is the Metric That Will Shape Hotel Profitability in 2026
HotelData.com report analyzing 5,000 U.S. hotels shows labor CPOR rose 12.8% in 2025, with Q4 seeing 21.1% year-over-year increase amid softening demand.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
New HotelData.com Report Finds Hotel Labor Costs Rising Faster Than Productivity Gains
Wage costs per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 showing a sharp 21.1% spike as productivity gains failed to offset rising labor expenses.
Actabl and HotelData.com
How hotel self-service is transforming hospitality
The article explores how self-service technology helps hotels reduce labor costs while improving guest satisfaction through faster check-ins and automated services.
Superstar Hotel Asset Managers: Are You Working With One?
The author reflects on working with asset managers over three decades, emphasizing how rising operational costs make NOI more critical than revenue growth.
By Vikram Singh, Global Hotel Commercial Leader, Vikram Singh
The UK hotel sector stages second-half comeback in 2025, supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, says Knight Frank
UK hotels recovered from first-half challenges with 3.8% H2 RevPAR growth in regional markets and 6% leisure revenue increases.
Connecting Revenue and Profitability: Flow Through and Flex Explained
The article explains two key financial metrics that help hoteliers understand how revenue changes translate to profitability and cost management effectiveness.
Business coalition submits landmark signature total to repeal $742 million gross receipts tax
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.
AWH Partners Acquires All-Suite Hotel Trio in Sonoma County
AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of the region's most sought-after leisure destinations.
The Message Owners Need to Hear Right Now: Control What You Can Control
Rising costs and stagnant ADR are forcing hotels to focus on controllable expenses like labor and operations, as margin for error has shrunk significantly.
By Wayne West III, President, Newport Hospitality Group
CEO of LARC, Ryan Meliker, on 2026 Outlook in a K-Shape Economy and the 22-Million Traveler Problem
LARC CEO discusses how income inequality creates divergent demand patterns between luxury and budget hotels, with 2026 World Cup adding complexity to market forecasting.
Ryan Meliker in conversation with Sloan Dean
Why Labour Cost Pressures Are Outsmarting Hotel Planning - And What Smart Operators Are Doing Differently
Labour costs are rising 7-10% in 2025 while revenues lag behind, forcing hotels to shift from headcount-based planning to strategic workforce optimization models.
By Paritosh Kumar, Senior Vice President - Sales, Unifocus
From Global Connections to Domestic Realities: Navigating the USA's Evolving Hotel Landscape
International visitor spending in the US is projected to fall from $181 billion in 2024 to $169 billion in 2025, forcing hotels to pivot to domestic tourism.
By Justin Taillon, Professor & Department Head, Highline College
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
WTTC data shows UK tourism growth at 4.3% lags 36% behind global average of 6.7%, with country already ranking 113th for price competitiveness.
Why Chefs Leave? What a Global Survey Reveals About the Kitchen Retention Crisis
Global survey of 460 chefs reveals 69% routinely consider leaving roles due to toxic leadership, work-family conflict, and unsustainable working conditions.