AI systems increasingly form consensus about hotel asset values through machine-to-machine interactions, potentially creating persistent misperceptions that affect lending, investment, and acquisition decisions.
Otelier's 2026 calendar tracks operational meetings, budget cycles, staffing reviews, and industry events for hotel managers and finance teams.
Hotel technology isn’t just an operator’s request – it’s a powerful lever for owners to drive NOI, reduce costs, and strengthen decision-making. A new guide from Otelier, "The Owner’s Edge: How Modern Tech Turns Hotel Portfolios into Profit Engines," is designed specifically for hotel ownership groups, helping you evaluate technology investments not just as expenses, but as opportunities to maximize profitability across your portfolio.
Lamington Group's first white paper, The Emergence of the Conscious Traveller, has been published, showing that 88% of travellers now factor sustainability into their travel bookings, with millennials and Gen Z at the forefront of this change. Lamington Group, a B-Corp and the forward-thinking hospitality company behind room2 hometels, is setting a new standard in sustainable travel - meeting the needs of the modern traveller who is conscious, values-led and willing to spend more on ethical experiences. The white paper features case studies and examples of best-in-class sustainability initiatives from hospitality companies worldwide, as well as Lamington’s own insights and how the group delivers on these demands. In brief, these are:
Revenue leakage is one of the most overlooked challenges in hospitality finance. Overpaid OTA commissions, mismatched credit card transactions and chargebacks often go unnoticed, and drain profits every day.
The European Travel Commission (ETC) and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) have released a white paper, “A Destination’s Guide to the New EU Sustainability Regulations”, at IMEX Frankfurt 2025. This guide aims to help destinations in the tourism industry navigate significant upcoming regulatory changes. Being prepared helps Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) ensure sustainability compliance, reduce negative environmental impacts, mitigate reputational damage, achieve financial and legal immunity, and create new business opportunities.
In 2025, hotel profitability is being squeezed from both sides. Labor costs are rising. Consumer demand is flattening. And owners and operators are under increasing pressure to reduce operating costs – without sacrificing the guest experience.
Digital transformation isn’t about being a tech expert - it’s about making your hotel smarter, more efficient, and guest-friendly.
Crowne Plaza by IHG – one of the world's largest premium hotel brands and a thought-leader in the blended travel space – has released its second white paper: Leading the Charge in Blended Travel.
A sweeping new analysis from Kalibri Labs, the hospitality industry's leading revenue performance intelligence platform, reveals the current impact of federal funding changes and macroeconomic uncertainty on the U.S. hotel industry. The white paper, Navigating Market Turbulence: The Impact of Federal Policy Changes on U.S. Hotel Performance and Demand Outlook, dissects data from more than 35,000 hotels and reveals how federal policy decisions are reverberating through travel segments and regional markets.
The Hotel Budgeting & Forecasting Software Buyer’s Guide equips hoteliers with the knowledge they need to evaluate modern solutions and optimize their budgeting and forecasting processes. Discover the technology, strategies, and features that will help you:
Accor proudly announces the launch of its white paper, Sustainable Expansion of Greek Tourism, an industry report exploring how sustainability can drive long-term growth and resilience in Greece’s tourism sector. In 2024, Greece welcomed a record-breaking over 35 million international visitors, reaffirming its status as one of the world’s top travel destinations.
I contemplated this discussion around women's gatherings as I started to plan the next TIEWN (Travel Industry Executive Women's Network) conference. As I look back on my experiences, some of the wealthiest memories surround my time with women's groups, including TIEWN, which I founded in 2008 due to another global organization closing its doors. It may be my calling, or it is simply my passion. From the early days of Girl Scout pancake breakfasts to an accelerated year-long certificate program at USC taught by female professors to Women in Travel of Los Angeles, it was a subject I felt compelled to support. On further personal reflection, I discovered that support for women goes way back to the early 1900s when the family on my father’s side continually raised recognition and funds for women’s organizations that existed at that time.
Dive into Sabre’s Hospitality Trends 2025 report, where we explore the top trends reshaping the industry, from hyper-personalization to the rise of hotel retailing.
Technology in the hospitality industry is advancing at such a rapid pace that it’s difficult for hoteliers to keep up, let alone know where to focus their efforts. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. The 2025 Hotel Tech Roadmap: Tools and Strategies for Operational Excellence is designed to help hotel owners, operators, and their teams identify the tools and strategies that matter most as we move into a new year.
The 2025 Hotelier’s Planning Calendar is a must-have tool for hotel owners and management teams who want to stay organized, track important operational deadlines, and attend key global hospitality events. Whether you're managing daily operations or planning long-term strategies, this comprehensive calendar provides everything you need to keep your team aligned and on track throughout the year.
When it comes to boosting bookings, hoteliers like you are on the lookout for new opportunities to stand out and capture guest attention. People around the world are familiar with the discounts available on Black Friday, but a newer trend that’s making waves in North America is Travel Tuesday, and it might be time for European players to take note.
How can forecasting help hotels optimize room pricing and sales? How can it improve operational planning? And why is forecasting the secret weapon for exceeding budget targets?
By examining five key areas of hotel operations, this whitepaper serves as a comprehensive roadmap for hoteliers looking to thrive in a data-driven world. It highlights how leveraging data and technology can lead to more efficient processes, better decision-making, and improved profitability.
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