Revenue Steady as Costs Shape Margins Across Europe & Spain
Eastern and Southern Europe lead profit growth while Western and Northern regions face margin pressure from rising labour and operational costs.
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AHLA Releases 2026 State Of The Industry Report
AHLA projects $805 billion in guest spending and 30,000 new jobs in 2026, with GOPPAR still at 90% of pre-pandemic levels due to rising costs.
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.
Nearly 70% of Hospitality Sector Now Committed to Use Only Cage-Free Eggs, New Industry Report Finds
Lever Foundation's scorecard shows 69% of Thailand's hotel rooms are covered by cage-free egg commitments, with six groups already completed transitions.
The Hidden Cost of Staying Lean: How Understaffing Burns Out Teams and Backfires Long Term
Analysis reveals how post-COVID lean staffing strategies create costly cycles of burnout, turnover, and declining service standards across hospitality operations.
By Zoe Connolly, Founder and CEO, Hospitality Spotlight
Duetto and HotStats Spotlight the Shift From Revenue to Profit at FITUR 2026
European hotel markets show revenue growth slowing to 2.5% while costs rise, with Spain's GOP margins highlighting the shift from recovery to operational efficiency focus.
What the Data Tells Us About Japan’s Next Chapter in Hospitality
Survey of 260 Japanese hoteliers shows 76% rating past performance as good/very good, up from 56% in 2023, with strong hiring plans averaging 7.9 new employees per property.
By Luiz Rodrigues De Paula, Regional Manager, Japan, Booking.com
How SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts Streamlined Financial Operations with Fairmas
SilverBirch replaced error-prone Excel spreadsheets with Fairmas software, achieving improved forecast accuracy and faster scenario modeling across its Canadian hotel portfolio.
Why 2026 Will Force a Redesign of Pay, Incentives, and Performance Expectations
AETHOS argues wage inflation, pay transparency laws, and outdated bonus structures require hotels to redesign compensation by 2026 to retain critical talent.
By Matt Peterson, Managing Director, AETHOS Consulting Group
The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy
The 43-day shutdown caused 88,000 fewer trips daily as unpaid aviation workers created staffing shortages and national park closures suppressed demand.
By Joshua Friedlander, Vice President, Research, U.S. Travel Association
When will humanoid robots start cleaning my hotel room?
Analysis suggests housekeeping and kitchen roles will be among the last to be automated due to complex physical tasks and lower wages compared to high-skill positions.
By Klaas Koerten, Researcher Robotics, Hotelschool The Hague
Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026, Internova Travel Group Research Finds
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.
The Impact of AI on Hotel Labor Is All About Continuous Quick Wins
The author advocates for implementing AI through small, task-specific improvements rather than waiting for comprehensive solutions, focusing on labor savings and measurable ROI.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Labor and Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2026
JMBM law firm outlines 15+ new California employment laws taking effect in 2026, including expanded paid family leave, AI regulations, and strengthened whistleblower protections.
Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026
HVS analysis shows GOP margins declining across all property types as wage inflation and brand standards outpace ADR growth, requiring active asset management to protect profitability in 2026.
By Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development, HVS
Alexander The Guest visits the World’s first AI restaurant in Dubai
Chef Aiman AI analyzes texture, acidity, and umami data to create unique flavor combinations at the Kempinski Downtown Dubai location.
Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real-Dollar Context
HVS analysis shows Houston hotel submarkets posted 15% RevPAR growth in 2024 but remain only modestly above 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
By Bunmi Oyinloye, Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston, HVS
Manual Hotel Workflows Cost You More Than You Think. How Leading Hotel Groups Found the Switch From Pain to Gain
RobosizeME showcases three hotel group case studies where automation saved 72 human days monthly, $10,492 per property annually, and freed 20 FTEs from manual tasks.
By Stephen Burke, Founder and CEO, RobosizeME
How to Successfully Navigate Hospitality Development Costs
The Beck Group's Summer 2025 Cost Report shows five-star hotel construction costs rising twice as fast as general commercial building inflation.
By Scott Lowe, Chief Revenue Officer, The Beck Group
The Housekeeping AIT Toolkit: a Unified Guide for Solving Staffing Challenges, Controlling Costs, Optimising Operations & Protecting the Guest Experience
The toolkit consolidates AI solutions for housekeeping departments facing labor shortages, including predictive staffing, automated assignments, and inventory forecasting.