Revenue management expert argues hotels should price based on market willingness to pay rather than internal costs or ego, using probability-weighted demand analysis.
AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of the region's most sought-after leisure destinations.
Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.
The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic social spaces to create a distinctly immersive urban stay in two of the world’s most inspiring creative capitals.
IHG targets 2.3 million independent upscale rooms globally with its 21st brand, aiming for 150+ properties within a decade through conversions.
Three separate acquisitions include a 630-room French budget hotel portfolio, a Premier Inn in Wales with £9.6m financing, and Sandaya's first hotel purchase.
Mary Casey (formerly Starwood/Maritz), Jeff Doane (Omni), and André Fournier (CoralTree) will be honored at HSMAI's Adrian Awards and Commercial Strategy Conference.
Industry leaders must balance AI's transformative power with operational discipline and human oversight to win the competitive race ahead.
Kong reflects on 17+ years leading Best Western's transformation and warns that scale and capital access will determine industry winners as AI reshapes operations.
International visitor spending in the US is projected to fall from $181 billion in 2024 to $169 billion in 2025, forcing hotels to pivot to domestic tourism.
Davidson's COO discusses 2026 budget challenges with flat revenue expectations while emphasizing strategic focus on full-service properties and specialized teams to combat commoditization.
Coast Hotels recognized top performers across 10 categories at its annual brand conference, including first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.
Global travel fraud has reached $1.3 trillion with scammers using AI to create perfect fake hotel websites and hijacking official booking channels through ClickFix attacks on staff.
H World's new Hanting Inn brand targets conversions in lower-tier cities with reduced investment requirements and modular renovation standards.
The November 2026 event will focus on Egypt's $9B hospitality market opportunity, driven by record tourism and branded residences growth.
The collection, featuring items from Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, will be available through March 2026 and previews Raffles' broader retail expansion planned for fall 2026.
Hilton's President discusses data-driven revenue management, brand portfolio strategy, and AI's potential to transform hotel operations and distribution.
China's Q4 2025 pipeline totals 3,608 projects with brand conversions hitting record highs, while upscale and upper midscale segments drive 64% of development activity.
The Asia-Pacific operator expanded into 10+ new cities including Wellington and Taipei, with 30% of signings from existing partners and strong franchise momentum in East Asia.