Canada hotels report third straight month of performance gains
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
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U.S. hotel performance for February 2026
RevPAR increased 4.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading gains due to Super Bowl LX while New Orleans declined after hosting the previous year.
Hotel competitors: The ultimate guide to building your perfect competitive set in 2026
The guide details 11 criteria for selecting 5-10 direct competitors, from location and price to amenities and online presence, with automated tracking solutions.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable international travel, holidays dominate, South America with strong growth
International travel grew 4% in 2025 with South America leading at 11% growth, while business travel returned to 2019 levels for the first time.
Four key insights from the FHS World Advisory Board
Middle East leads globally with $183 ARR while the industry shifts toward institutional investors and AI integration reaching 89% adoption by next year.
A Two-Speed Industry: How Bifurcation Reshaped U.S. Hotel Performance in 2025
RevPAR fell 6.3% to $118.26 in 2025, with luxury segments outperforming while economy hotels missed budget by 12.8%.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
Trust and the real drivers of hotel tech decisions
In a market flooded with promises, awards and endless vendor emails, one signal still cuts through the noise: what other hoteliers actually say.
Europe’s travel demand remains steady as spending outpaces arrivals
Europe’s tourism sector maintained steady performance into the final months of 2025, as travellers continued to prioritise holidays to and within the region despite elevated travel costs. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe increased by 3.2% year-on-year, while overnight stays rose by 3.1%. This marks an improvement on the previous quarter, pointing to higher travel demand through the autumn and early winter period.
Marriott International’s Asia Pacific Excluding China Region Reports Exceptional Growth and Development Momentum in 2025
Marriott International, Inc., today announced that its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region delivered another outstanding year of growth and strategic expansion in 2025, marking the region’s third consecutive year of record-breaking development activity. The performance reflects strong intra-region travel demand and continued confidence from owners and developers across diverse markets.
Coast Hotels Celebrates Its Top Achievers
Coast Hotels recognized top performers across 10 categories at its annual brand conference, including first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
Flexkeeping Launches New Analytics Dashboard to Bring Clarity to Housekeeping Performance
The dashboard tracks cleaning actions, inspections, and guest context to help hotels optimize staffing and identify inefficiencies in housekeeping operations.
Tambourine Launches Reserv Analytics: Real-Time Reporting Dashboard for Reserv Booking Engine Customers
Tambourine's new dashboard replaces static reports with live, AI-enabled analytics for booking engine performance across all distribution channels.
Hospitality America Marks 30 Years of Partnership-Led Growth and Operational Stewardship
The South Carolina-based company operates hotels across the Southeast and Midwest, with recent openings including Element Charleston Airport and Hotel Avail in Arkansas.
AI won't save your hotel if your teams are still copy-pasting between systems
The article argues hotels should prioritize automating routine manual tasks like rate code updates and reconciliation before pursuing AI solutions.
By Linda Girrbach, Co-Founder & Head of Hospitality Consulting, RobosizeME
UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
The initiative will be guided by member states through 2027 to position tourism as a transformative sector in global climate action and post-2030 development goals.
Trip.com Group's 2026 Lunar New Year Forecast: Longer Journeys and Premium Travel Gain Momentum in the Year of the Horse
Trip.com Group reports double-digit booking growth for Lunar New Year 2026, with cross-border stays of 7+ nights up 40% and long-haul bookings surging over 50% year-on-year.
2025 Guest Experience: How Hotels Are Winning Satisfaction in a Year of Record Demand
Global guest satisfaction reached 86.7% despite record tourism volumes, with Google overtaking TripAdvisor as the leading review platform for the first time since the pandemic.
By Bruno Saragat, Sales Engineer, Shiji
Gmail’s Gemini era: What it means for hotel email marketing
Gmail's AI now prioritizes emails based on engagement rather than just delivery, requiring hotels to focus on relevance and value over volume to maintain inbox visibility.
By Haydee Fernandez, Senior Solutions Strategist, Cendyn™
Despite operational pressures intensifying worldwide, guest satisfaction climbs again
Global guest satisfaction rose to 86.7% despite record tourist arrivals, with 3-star and 4-star hotels driving growth while luxury segment gains slowed.
Duetto and HotStats Spotlight the Shift From Revenue to Profit at FITUR 2026
European hotel markets show revenue growth slowing to 2.5% while costs rise, with Spain's GOP margins highlighting the shift from recovery to operational efficiency focus.