Paris hotel performance reached December high
RevPAR jumped 7.8% year-over-year with New Year's Eve hitting record occupancy of 93.3% and the highest ADR since the 2024 Olympics.
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Where to Invest: A Pragmatic View of Hospitality in 2026
The author argues reinvestment in existing hotels offers the best risk-adjusted returns in 2026, as transaction math improves but sellers resist higher cap rates.
By Andrew Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
Lighthouse Wins HotelTechAwards for Sixth Consecutive Year, The Hotels Network Secures Fourth Straight Win for Best Direct Booking Tool
Lighthouse swept four categories for the sixth straight year while integrating acquired Hotels Network into unified platform serving 80,000+ hotels.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 3 January
U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI
The article focuses on predictive analytics and machine learning applications for demand forecasting and competitor analysis, with Australian hotels reporting 15% booking increases for July-August.
By Mike Rogers, Chief Data Officer, SiteMinder
Very Important Pet: the dog-friendly stays boosting luxury hotel revenue
South Place Hotel's VIP pet strategy increased weekend dog bookings from zero to 3-5 rooms, driving higher guest spending and repeat business.
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
HVS Global Perspectives – Year-End 2025
HVS regional leaders forecast improved hotel transaction activity and cap rate compression in 2026, with U.S. occupancy expected to rise 0.5% and ADR up 2.0%.
Canada hotels report first occupancy, RevPAR declines since April
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
U.S. hotel performance for November 2025
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
Hotel revenue management in uncertain times: Expert Q&A on strategy, forecasting, and market shifts
Two Lighthouse experts share how shorter booking windows and increased rate sensitivity require more agile pricing strategies and data-driven decisions.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
CoStar data shows Perth hotels hit record ADR and RevPAR levels during cricket matches, with Adelaide bookings at 96.1% ahead of the third Test.
The “Oh Sh**” moment every Revenue Manager has had
Bartnick argues that moments of uncertainty and doubt are essential to effective revenue management, distinguishing reactive panic from strategic pause.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito
New Study Reveals What Really Drives Guest Survey Response Rates in Hotels
Analysis of 1,520 hotel survey campaigns shows that shorter subject lines and embedded questions can boost response rates from 20% to 23%.
Game-changing metrics: How Super Bowl LX will shape San Francisco’s hotel market
Hotels expect ADR to rise 37% and RevPAR to jump 47% in February 2026, though occupancy will trail 2016 levels due to larger supply.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
CoStar data shows Qatar hotels achieved 83.9% occupancy in November 2025, with Formula 1 and Doha Film Festival driving the highest ADR and RevPAR since the 2022 World Cup.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 December
CoStar data shows occupancy fell 3.2% to 57.2% with Tampa posting the largest declines due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
The 11 travel and hospitality trends that will shape 2026
The report identifies key challenges including geopolitical instability, rising tourist taxes, and seasonal demand shifts, while outlining tech-driven strategies for hoteliers to navigate 2026.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
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.