UK Hotels: Q1 Revenue Growth Isn’t Outpacing Costs
UK hotels posted 2% TRevPAR growth in Q1 2026, but labour costs rose at nearly double that rate, compressing profit margins and widening the gap between revenue gains and operating expenses.
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The 2026 Hotel Profit Story Will Be Won in the Space Between Demand and Discipline
Q1 2026 U.S. hotel data from ~5,000 properties shows ADR up 6%, RevPAR up 8.7%, and GOP margin up 4 points, but the Q2-Q4 forecast signals a revenue reset with RevPAR expected to fall 1.3%.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
Jason Zvatora of OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels on Cultural Authenticity, Commercial Strategy, and Building the World's Most Iconic Beachfront Brand
Jason Zvatora discusses OUTRIGGER's focus on place-specific cultural experiences, balancing family and romance guests, and prioritizing total revenue over room revenue alone.
Your Hotel Is Empty for Six Hours a Day. Here's What That's Costing You.
Hotels lose revenue during 4-6 daily hours when rooms sit empty but operational costs continue, with daytime bookings offering 30-40% higher ancillary spend.
By Barbara Steinert, Chief Revenue Officier, Dayuse.com
The Earn and Burn Challenge for Aspirational Flagged Hotels
The article explores how luxury hotels face revenue challenges when loyalty program members earn points at cheaper properties but redeem them at high-end hotels, reducing ancillary spending.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky