A U.S. Travel Association poll of 2,205 Americans finds 81% felt proud seeing international visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 70% supporting pursuit of more major global events.
PolyU researchers analyzed 500,000+ Yelp reviews across 3,000 Boston restaurants, finding that review variance and Elite reviewer ratings are stronger predictors of survival than average star ratings.
No. The question bundles several things under "Google search marketing." Ads, Hotel Ads, Business Profile and YouTube sit alongside organic, and zero-click only erodes one slice of that, informational organic clicks.Booking intent is transactional and local, the query types least touched by AI Overviews: under 10% of commercial searches trigger one.
The zero-click phenomenon on Google is a fact. So, how can hoteliers benefit from it? What does it mean for hotel marketing? The answer is very simple: If there are no clicks, Google Hotel Ads and Google Ads become FREE BRAND MARKETING for the hotel since Google charges CPC only if someone clicks on your sponsored listings (Google Ads or Google Hotel Ads).The moral of the story?
Should hoteliers abandon Google search marketing because of zero-click search? All of the structural evidence suggests not. This is still the foundational architecture of online content as we enter the next generation of search—or AI Search, as I coin it.Whether consumers use an AI-powered browser layout or a native generative application, they are initially looking for frictionless information.
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham hotel, announces its next chapter under Sam Nazarian’s sbe Entertainment Group (sbe), one of the world's pioneering lifestyle hospitality companies behind globally recognized brands including SLS, Mondrian, Katsuya, Hyde and more, as part of its rapidly expanding HQ Hotels & Residences collection. Backed by sbe's proven track record of creating world-class hospitality, dining and entertainment brands, the property will undergo a significant evolution designed to introduce iconic restaurant brands, enhanced guest amenities and thoughtfully curated programming that positions V Capri Palm Springs as one of Southern California's premier travel destinations.
MMGY's 2026 Portrait of American Travelers Summer Edition finds 49% of Americans plan a leisure trip in 3 months, but spending has softened as travelers grow more selective about destinations.
First Investors acquired the 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown from a financial institution and plans a renovation and repositioning over the next year under First Hospitality's management.
HVS analysis of Marble Falls, TX finds 208 new hotel rooms and 7,000+ sq ft of meeting space coming in 2026, positioning the Hill Country market to capture group and extended-stay demand beyond its weekend leisure base.
Brand Brings Its Signature Design and Seamless Check-In to the White Mountains with the Reinvention of the Historic Sunset Hill House.
City Express by Marriott proudly debuts in Canada with the opening of City Express by Marriott Port Hope, marking a significant milestone for the rapidly growing brand.
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 5.2% year-over-year for the week of 5-11 July 2026, with Miami leading Top 25 Markets on World Cup-driven ADR gains of 37.6%.
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.
Syracuse's lodging market faces a 43% drop in downtown room inventory since 2024 while the $100B Micron semiconductor project and youth sports investment drive new demand and developer interest.
GTC 2026 booking data shows hotel brand voyages averaging $40,000 now represent 5% of cruise bookings, driven by land-based brand loyalists cruising for the first time.
Commonwealth Hotels, a Covington, Kentucky-based hotel management company, proudly celebrates the completion of Courtyard Dayton Beavercreek's comprehensive hotel renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, business partners, hotel ownership, associates, and guests.
Foley Entertainment Group's hospitality division today unveils The Foley Collection, a new united portfolio identity that brings together its distinctive collection of luxury hotels, private homes, restaurants, wedding and event venues, and destination experiences. Marking the first major milestone under its new identity, the company also announced the acquisition of Brasada Ranch, the award-winning 1,800-acre luxury destination resort and residential community near Bend, Oregon.
A luxury hotel GM with 20+ years of experience argues AI amplifies rather than replaces hospitality professionals, citing Hilton's AI Planner, Be My Eyes partnership, and operational forecasting as real-world examples.
Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, has announced the opening of Faraway Jackson Hole, expanding the Faraway Hotels brand beyond New England for the first time and bringing its distinctive approach to storytelling, design, and hospitality to the American West.
Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, has announced the opening of Faraway Sag Harbor, expanding the Faraway Hotels brand beyond New England for the first time and bringing its distinctive approach to storytelling, design, and hospitality to the Hamptons waterfront.
AHLA survey of U.S. travelers finds 56% still plan a summer trip despite rising costs, with travelers prioritizing hotel stays over cutting back on shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami launched a guest app with Innspire featuring mobile check-in, digital keys via Salto, a digital concierge, and AI-powered security upgrades across the 49-story property.