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Balancing Operational Budgets: Strategic Approach for the Hotel Industry

Hotels can balance rising wages and operational costs through predictive analytics, labor management systems, tiered service models, and continuous staff training.

By Anna Ransom, Vice President of Marketing, Unifocus

Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

July 2

The Illusion of Labor Cost Control in Hospitality

Hotel operators who hit labor budgets may still suffer hidden inefficiencies; the article argues that labor precision and real-time demand alignment matter more than payroll control alone.

By Anna Ransom, Vice President of Marketing, Unifocus

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

June 18

The Labor Story Hotels Should Take from Q1 2026

HotelData.com's Q1 2026 data shows CPOR rose 1.8% but HPOR fell 2.3%, with frontline roles like room attendants cutting minutes per room, signaling stronger labor discipline heading into a softer revenue outlook.

By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl