Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 4th Quarter 2025
International arrivals rose 4.6% to 37 million, but infrastructure strain and a 29.8% tax burden on gross room rates squeezed hotel profitability despite revenue growth.
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ALIS 2026 Takeaways: A Hotel Investment Landscape Defined by Liquidity, Caution, and a Race for Differentiation
Despite abundant capital availability, hotel deal volume remains low due to compressed cash flows and major capital requirements, though the bid-ask gap has narrowed to 5%.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Workflow Automation, Decoded: RobosizeME to Host Educational Webinar for Hotel Groups
RobosizeME will host a free educational webinar on February 23 for hotel groups, focusing on identifying and quantifying operational inefficiencies.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 30 January 2026
Weekly roundup covers major hotel transactions across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea totaling over $2.5 billion in combined deal value.
GCSTIMES Environmental Policy | Part 5 & 6: Product Usage Phase Management & End-of-Life Product Management
GCSTIMES outlines its approach to sustainable product management across usage and retirement phases, emphasizing circular economy principles and recyclability design.
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Announces Firm Name Change as It Enters Its 45th Year
California-based law firm shortens name to JMM as part of strategic rebranding entering 45th year, with leadership changes coming.
The Hidden Cost of Inconsistency: Why Manual Workflows Are Holding Back Hotel Groups
RobosizeME claims hotel groups waste thousands of hours annually on manual tasks, with automation saving clients 200,000+ labor hours per year.
By Linda Girrbach, Co-Founder & Head of Hospitality Consulting, RobosizeME
Booking.com vs. Berlin Court: The parity story every hotelier needs to know
Berlin court ruled Booking.com's rate parity clauses violated competition law, awarding damages to 1,000+ German hotels and potentially reshaping OTA relationships industry-wide.
Centara Leads the Fight Against Climate Change in the Maldives
Centara's dual-resort Maldives property has generated 2.3M kWh of solar energy, recycled 22 tonnes of waste, and restored 350 coral fragments as part of company-wide net zero 2050 goals.
AI and the Next Wave of Hotel Technology
The hospitality technology market will grow 50-60% annually as hotels implement AI across guest services, operations, and revenue management despite adoption gaps and data challenges.
By Alice Sherman, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Americas, HVS
Case Study: Hotel Opening Purchasing & Installation
FF&E consultants rescued a delayed dual-property California hotel opening by coordinating missing procurements and installations when original teams lacked visibility.
More time for guests: the impact of seamless technology at Sunborn London
Case study shows Shiji's integrated technology reduced check-in time by 80% and increased F&B revenue by 20% at the yacht hotel.
Hotel Owners at an AI Crossroads as Confidence and Growth Plans Hold Firm, Wyndham Owner Trends Report Finds
Survey of hundreds of hotel owners shows 98% have begun incorporating AI, but only 32% have embedded it across most operations, with data security and integration costs as top barriers.
ÖHV Congress 2026: Between AI Euphoria and Operational Reality
Austrian hoteliers at the ÖHV Congress revealed a gap between AI promises and operational reality, with bureaucracy and staff shortages hampering digital transformation efforts.
Sudamala Resorts Elevates Sustainable Tourism with Solar Power Integration and Coral Reef Restoration Programs
The 300 kWp solar system at Sudamala's Labuan Bajo resort reduces carbon emissions by 370,000 kg annually while supporting coral restoration efforts.
The Most Expensive Complaint Call Is the Second One
Author advocates tracking metrics on repeat customer service calls, arguing that second calls for the same issue cost more time and money than initial complaints.
By Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, Shepard Presentations, LLC.
USALI 12 and Energy: Understanding the New Reporting Framework
The new framework standardizes energy cost and consumption reporting across hotels, helping finance teams track the industry's second-largest controllable expense.
GCSTIMES Environmental Policy | Part 2 & 3: Water Resource Management & Air Pollution Control
GCSTIMES outlines water conservation strategies and air pollution control measures as part of broader hospitality sustainability initiatives.
The Hotel Owner AI Playbook and Toolkit
The playbook shows hotel owners how AI can protect EBITDA, improve cash flow predictability, and defend valuation multiples through early signal detection and owner-level interventions.
Building Sustainable Hotel Operations for the Modern Traveler
Hilton Anaheim's multimillion-dollar renovation integrated LED lighting, smart controls, and bulk amenities, achieving emissions reductions equivalent to removing 1,700 cars from the road.
By Steve Karwoski, Area Director of Property Operations, Hilton Worldwide, Hilton