Birmingham hotel bookings race ahead for European Athletics Championships
Birmingham hotels saw 62.5% more room nights and a 60.1% ADR spike for European Athletics Championships week, with guests booking 169 days ahead vs. 58 days in 2025.
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The rise of "bleisure" travel and what it means for your hotel website
The article provides strategies for hotels to capture the growing bleisure market through website optimization, flexible amenities, and AI-driven personalization.
By Paige Lopez, Content marketer, Lighthouse
Easter hotel demand resilient across key European markets as travellers book later and stay longer
SiteMinder data shows 12% booking growth across six European markets, with travelers booking closer to arrival and canceling less.
Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
WTTC research shows Hong Kong visitor arrivals down 22.9% from 2018 peak, with recommendations to diversify beyond mainland Chinese visitors who comprise 76% of arrivals.
Hotel booking trends 2026: Are shorter stays and last-minute searches the new normal?
Global data shows one-night stays rose 9% and last-minute bookings increased 9% from Q1 2023 to Q4 2025, requiring hotels to adopt faster pricing strategies.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
Hotel room turnover: What it is and how to optimize it to be more profitable
The guide explains how to calculate and optimize room turnover rates to increase profitability through longer stays, strategic pricing, and minimum-length-of-stay restrictions.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse