TRevPAR declined 8.8% vs RevPAR's 6.3% in HotelData's 2025 U.S. sample, illustrating how room-only metrics obscure F&B, spa, parking, and other in-stay revenue trends.
A 17-room Fort Lauderdale boutique hotel switched from a free pricing tool to Pricepoint, achieving a 12% RevPAR lift while maintaining 80% occupancy.
STR and HotStats data show U.S. hotel GOP margins remain below 2019 levels despite RevPAR growth, with franchise fees, A&G, and SaaS costs rising faster than revenue while owners absorb all downside risk.
A USHCC/Airbnb-commissioned poll of 1,516 U.S. adults finds 76% of Latino adults view short-term hosting as a practical income supplement, with retirement security and multigenerational wealth as key motivators.
STR raised its 2026 U.S. RevPAR forecast to 4.4% growth, and this piece explains how hoteliers should translate national trends into property-level 2027 budgets by aligning financial and demand forecasts.
A vacation rental operator argues the industry lacks a unified financial standard, proposing an "Owner-Adjusted Performance Report" that consolidates both management company and property owner costs into a single net return view.
The June 3, 2026 NYC conference will examine how third spaces like members' clubs and wellness studios are driving hospitality investment strategy.
Lighthouse data shows 12 of 16 World Cup host cities have hit new low points for group-stage pricing as markets test where premiums will hold.
The event explored "Sofa Money" strategies to monetize underutilized hotel spaces like lobbies and rooftops, moving beyond ADR growth to optimize existing assets.
AHLA warns that NYC's proposed tax increases and regulatory costs could harm hotel recovery while international visitor numbers decline 5%.
HotelData.com report analyzing 5,000 U.S. hotels shows labor CPOR rose 12.8% in 2025, with Q4 seeing 21.1% year-over-year increase amid softening demand.
Analysis shows Indianapolis hotels underpricing Final Four rooms at $169 versus $210 for Indy 500, despite comparable demand and STR rates of $585+.
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.
Analysis from MBA CREF conference shows debt markets dominating hospitality finance, with lenders cautious but available for stabilized assets despite higher borrowing costs.
Hotel franchise owner Tina Patel testified before Congress supporting the American Franchise Act, which would establish a joint employer definition to protect the franchise model.
The delay prevents tariff increases on furniture and cabinetry that account for 15-20% of hotel renovation costs, affecting small business owners' capital planning.
HVS analysis shows GOP margins declining across all property types as wage inflation and brand standards outpace ADR growth, requiring active asset management to protect profitability in 2026.
Hospitality America outlines a four-pillar revenue strategy targeting 20-45% ADR increases across 16 host cities, with emphasis on rate integrity and spillover market capture.
The combined company now manages 50+ properties across New England to the Midwest, including premium Marriott and Hilton-branded hotels.
More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country today sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging them to end the government shutdown.