Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
February 2026 RevPAR hit BRL 1,050.78, up 48% year-over-year, with peak Sunday performance reaching BRL 2,491.14 RevPAR and 93.7% occupancy.
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Enseo Begins a New Chapter as the Preeminent Technology for Modern Hospitality
The 26-year-old company expanded beyond entertainment to include WiFi, marketing, and monitoring through one platform.
Raise the Bar: UrVenue Helps Hospitality Operators Sell Experiences, Not Just Tables, at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026
UrVenue will demo its platform at BAR Restaurant Expo 2026, showcasing tools for packaging VIP experiences and automated venue management beyond basic reservations.
HotelTechReport Releases the 2026 HotelTechIndex™ Market Leaders Report, the Industry's Most Comprehensive Technology Ranking
The report ranks hospitality tech products across six departments based on 80,921 verified reviews from hoteliers in 152 countries.
Red Roof Delivers Results, Innovation and Impact in 2025; Well Positioned for Continued Profitable Growth in 2026
Red Roof gained market share in 2025 with a 3,500-room development pipeline and 35% increase in new hotel executions.
Hotel values remain flat across Europe, although rates and occupancy show modest growth
Copenhagen led with 5.9% value growth while Istanbul dropped 7.6%, with supply constraints and inflation key drivers across 31 European cities.
HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) Brings New Flexibility to Hospitality Industry with Launch of its Cancel for Any Reason for Hotels Product
The AI-powered product offers instant refunds for hotel cancellations across 190+ countries, achieving 15% uptake on Tripadvisor and 95% customer satisfaction.
Revenue Management Moves Into the PMS: A Conversation with RoomPriceGenie at ITB Berlin
“RoomPriceGenie launches Revenue Intelligence with 15 PMS partners, embedding pricing solutions directly in hotel management systems to support more accurate, revenue-led operational decisions.
Leading North American Hotel Wellness with Marriott’s Suzanne Holbrook
Holbrook discusses Marriott's rollout of wellness technology across luxury properties, including red light therapy, cold plunges, and vibroacoustic treatments to boost spa revenue.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
ITB Berlin Insights: The Rise of AI Agents in Hospitality Operations
Sirma demonstrated Vela at ITB Berlin, an AI agent that connects directly to hotel PMS systems for voice and chat guest interactions.
World Cup Readiness Starts in the Back of House. Why Mobility Is Reshaping Hotel F&B
American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.
The Invisible Cost of Comfort
Hotels face mounting pressure to either absorb volatile energy costs invisibly or introduce transparent pricing that reflects infrastructure realities.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
Climate Resilience for U.S. Hotels: 5 Ways Leaders Can Turn Weather Disruptions into Revenue Opportunities
The article presents five actionable strategies for U.S. hotels to convert weather disruptions into revenue opportunities, including dynamic pricing, flexible packages, and proactive guest communication.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author - The Sales Leadership Brief (Linkedin Newsletter), The Sales Leadership Brief
How modern hotel technology solutions create a connected booking journey
Access Hospitality explains how disconnected hotel systems create booking abandonment and proposes integrated PMS/CRS solutions to streamline operations.
By Victoria Sparkes, Digital Content Writer for Hospitality, Access Hospitality
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
Understanding the Profit Picture: HotStats CEO Michael Grove at ITB Berlin
HotStats CEO explains why revenue growth doesn't always translate to stronger margins due to rising costs and evolving guest expectations.
The New Hotel AI Funnel: Discoverability vs. Transaction
The article argues hotels should prioritize AI discoverability over transaction infrastructure, as being recommended by AI systems is the gating factor for bookings.
By Stephanie Sparks Smith, CEO & Digital Matriarch, Cogwheel Marketing, Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics
ITB 2026 Recap: Turn Real Hotel Data into Unreal Performance
Michael Grove will analyze the gap between hotel revenue growth and profit margins using global data, sharing strategies to optimize both metrics.
The 2026 Revinate Hospitality Benchmark report is live — with channel-level insights
The report analyzed 2.8 billion emails and 4.3 million calls globally, revealing newsletters achieve 33.6% open rates and cart abandonment campaigns convert at 5-6%.
Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Frasers Hospitality executes multi-market strategic asset enhancement plan to drive sustainable value creation
The $140 million program targets properties in Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore with refurbishments, room additions and sustainability upgrades.