Iconic Swiss active lifestyle hotel selects Shiji’s integrated hospitality technology ecosystem
Le Clay will open in summer 2026 as the first of four planned Swiss properties using Shiji's fully integrated ecosystem from day one.
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Formula 1 drove São Paulo hotel performance to record-highs
ADR hit BRL 1,699.90 and RevPAR reached BRL 1,573.32 during race weekend, marking the highest levels ever recorded in São Paulo's hotel market.
The Blueprint for Human-Centric Al in Hospitality: A Strategic Guide to Harnessing High-Tech to Amplify High-Touch
This executive framework outlines five pillars for implementing AI that enhances rather than replaces human hospitality connections.
Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025
Cayuga consultants predict AI integration, refinancing pressures, and labor shortages will reshape hospitality by 2026, with conversions outpacing new builds.
US Hotels Face Profit Pressure as Labor Costs Outpace Recovery
Labor costs are rising 4-5% annually while occupancy drops, with union hotels showing -1% profit conversion versus 25% for non-union properties.
Beyond Green Expands Global Impact with Five New Members and Consulting Integration
Beyond Green unified its consulting division and added five sustainability-focused properties across Malaysia, New York, and Portugal to strengthen its global impact platform.
Hotels Save 500+ Hours Annually With Modern PMS Platforms, According to the HotelTechReport 2026 PMS Impact Study
The study surveyed 1,200+ hotels across 47 countries, finding 17% save over 10 hours weekly while 92% cut staff onboarding from weeks to days.
By Jordan Hollander, Co-Founder, Hotel Tech Report
New 2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends Report Finds Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages and Softer Revenue
The study analyzed thousands of U.S. hotels and found operators cut hours per occupied room 7-15% while increasing headcount 4-9%, improving productivity without service cuts.
Quore CapEx Modernizing Hotel Capital Planning
Quore's CapEx tool replaces spreadsheets with digital workflow for capital planning, enabling 15-year forecasting and streamlined approvals.
The smarter way to hire staff: rethinking hotel recruitment
Mews executives share how hotels can adopt tech industry recruitment practices, including employer branding, pay transparency, and social media channels to combat 70-80% turnover rates.
Revenue Managers were the Original ChatGPT
Bartnick argues revenue managers have always used pattern recognition, data synthesis, and predictive modeling like AI systems do today.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito
European Hotels Destination Index
CBRE's inaugural index ranks 66 European destinations on market fundamentals and economic factors to guide hotel investment decisions.
Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology
Dubai's government launches citywide biometric check-in system across 820 hotels, allowing guests to complete formalities on mobile phones and bypass front desk queues.
Aahaasa Collection Debuts in Sri Lanka: a New Circuit of Soulful Boutique Sanctuaries - Transformative Odysseys Shaped by Landscape, Culture, and Emotion
The family-founded brand operates two properties with a third planned, positioning itself as Sri Lanka's newest luxury boutique collection focused on nature-based experiences.
2025 HVS Middle East & Africa Hotel Valuation Index
HVS index tracks hotel values across 23 markets in 16 countries, with Riyadh leading at +100% growth since 2019, driven by tourism strategies and infrastructure investment.
Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) Partners With AI Crash Course to Advance AI Literacy Across Independent Hospitality
BLLA partners with AICrashcourse.info to provide AI education through workshops and resources, helping independent hotels compete with AI-driven personalization and operations.
Meliá Hotels International Strengthens Luxury and Lifestyle Offering with New Hotel Openings in 2026
The Spanish hotel group will debut 23 properties globally including its first Southeast Asia resort in Bali and luxury developments in Dubai, Seychelles, and Maldives.
November events boosted Melbourne hotel performance, December looks promising
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
Qatar's occupancy hit 83.9% with RevPAR rising 20.3% year-over-year, driven by Formula 1 and the Doha Film Festival.
Park Hotels & Resorts Announces the Sale of Additional Non-Core Hotels
Park Hotels sold or agreed to sell eight underperforming properties for $198 million while posting strong RevPAR growth in core markets like Hawaii and New York.