HotelRunner, a leading travel and hospitality technology platform, has been selected as an Expedia Group Elite Connectivity Partner for 2026.
Revenue management expert argues hotels should price based on market willingness to pay rather than internal costs or ego, using probability-weighted demand analysis.
Global hotel pipeline hit 15,922 projects with luxury and upper upscale segments reaching record highs, led by US and China accounting for 62% of projects.
Study of 2,502 travelers shows 29% of international visitors and 39% of UK residents would avoid destinations with visitor taxes.
Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.
The wellness tourism sector approaches $1 trillion by 2025 while longevity markets reach $600 billion, requiring hotels to navigate economic disruptions and evolving guest expectations through strategic planning.
Five-star properties achieved 91.1% guest satisfaction versus 83.1% for four-star hotels, while midscale segments expanded at twice the rate of luxury properties.
Study of 350+ DMOs finds economic impact measurement now tops traditional metrics like visitation as organizations face budget pressure and AI disruption.
Analysis shows South Side Airbnb hosts earned $15.1M in 2025, with major events like Beyoncé concerts driving 140% revenue increases.
Shiji highlights 2025 partnerships with Marriott and Amadeus while positioning for AI-driven hospitality software transformation in 2026.
Pearl Continental Rawalpindi becomes the first Pakistani hotel to implement Shiji's cloud-native PMS, marking the technology provider's entry into the Pakistani market.
Situ establishes Americas division to provide faster response times and localized market expertise for corporate housing clients across North and South America.
The report shows Taormina's hotel ADR exceeded €1,200 in 2025, up 80% since 2018, driven by luxury positioning and White Lotus exposure.
InterContinental Barcelona used Cvent's platform to increase meeting RFPs by 19% and RFP value by 33% while achieving 100% response rates.
January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.
Saudi Arabia leads with 394 projects and Egypt follows with 140, while luxury and upper upscale segments hit record highs across the region.
RevPAR surged 23.2% year-over-year driven by events including Imm Cologne trade fair, STICKS & STONES career fair, and entertainment events.
ADR reached AED846.34 (+10.4%) and RevPAR hit AED720.98 (+9.9%), driven by conferences like WCO Technology and concerts by Lewis Capaldi and Linkin Park.
India leads with 906 projects, while luxury and upper upscale segments drive growth across the region's record-high development activity.
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.