Author argues Skift's portrayal of hotel brands as villains is wrong, claiming the real squeeze comes from multiple cost layers including software, OTAs, and uncontrollable expenses beyond franchise fees.
March 2026 data shows U.S. hotels gained 5.9% RevPAR year-over-year, with San Francisco leading at +38.8% due to major conferences.
Q1 2026 showed strong momentum with RevPAR at ₹6,700-7,038 and occupancy of 67-69%, led by Delhi at 78-80% occupancy.
Greece's Q1 2026 hotel sector shows mixed performance with Athens RevPAR up 4.5% despite geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs from energy inflation.
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
Record €1.9B investment led by Dalata acquisition, with occupancy 77-83% across key markets and RevPAR growth in Dublin and Galway.
Hotels in 2026 will shift from manual report-building to AI systems that automatically analyze PMS data and deliver actionable recommendations in plain language.
Misaligned marketing and revenue teams cost hotels conversions and profitability through outdated messaging, mistimed campaigns, and missed demand opportunities.
Hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are tracking closer to normal levels, forcing properties to shift from static forecasting to real-time demand response strategies.
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
The guide covers AI applications in revenue management, guest personalization, job impact analysis, and search engine evolution for hoteliers.
Italy's Olympic surge obscured underlying weakness across major European markets, with the UK showing concerning pricing power erosion.
The two-day event at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center features keynotes, 28 breakout sessions, and pre/post workshops for hospitality commercial professionals.
U.S. hotels posted 4.5% RevPAR gains through April 2026, with luxury leading growth and cap rates averaging 8.3% as transaction activity slowly improves.
Newport Hospitality Group executive argues hotel F&B outlets need strategic management focus to drive guest preference and measurable revenue performance.
Cloudbeds' report shows independent hotel RevPAR fell 5.4% in 2025 while OTA share rose to 63.4%, with AI discovery and margin pressure defining competitive advantage going forward.
Adam Mogelonsky discusses strategies for hotels to capture FIFA World Cup demand while building long-term direct booking systems that extend beyond the event.
European hotel investment jumped 23% to €27 billion in 2025, while RevPAR grew just 2% as occupancy remained 1.5 points below 2019 levels.
Hotels lose revenue during 4-6 daily hours when rooms sit empty but operational costs continue, with daytime bookings offering 30-40% higher ancillary spend.
Study of 6,000 travelers reveals shifting priorities toward ease over amenities, with AI investment averaging $320,000 per property in 2026.