Hotel Industry News

SiteMinder has announced that its ecosystem has expanded to over 2,150 partners, cementing the ecosystem as the largest within the global hotel industry.

'Sense of place' has long been a buzz phrase. Linked to a range of disciplines from urban planning to sociology, nowadays it is increasingly being used in the hospitality industry. It captures the physical aspects, culture and history of a place, as well as its impact on the senses, which can trigger emotions. Over time, it can create feelings of familiarity, comfort and security, as well as a sense of belonging.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today is leading an industry-wide Tax Day of Action in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, H.R. 7024.

Hotel tech companies join forces for a globetrotting adventure of innovation, connection, and industry transformation

To better understand the current state of the travel industry and latest travel trends, AnalyticsIQ's Cognitive Sciences team lead a comprehensive study to better gauge how people are traveling and the modern travel-related behaviors we can expect to see. This article will delve into the key findings in their latest research report - Understanding Modern Travel Trends - and highlight the most important 'need-to-knows' for both travel brands and marketers alike.

A new hotel in Amsterdam can only be built if another hotel closes, if the number of sleeping places doesn't increase, and if the new hotel will be better - for example, more sustainable.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023, now available for booking today.

Having the right software integrations with your sales and catering platform like Tripleseat for Hotels can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations. Here, we discuss the top software integrations that every hotel should consider to ensure that their teams can perform more work in less time, thus enhancing both guest satisfaction and operational effectiveness.

Regional survey by Marriott Bonvoy uncovers key traits of travel-oriented, value-driven Gen-Zs and Millennials

The Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund, managed by Elanor Investors Group, has sold the Leura Gardens Resort just under 12 months after acquisition.

As seen in the Q1 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the first quarter, there are 6,065 projects with 702,990 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 7% YOY increase in rooms compared to last year.

Promotes Red Roof Executive Fouad Malouf to the Newly Created Position of Chief Operating Officer

The signing marks Nobu's third venture in Egypt, following the unveiling of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in both West Cairo and North Coast Egypt last summer.

Llama 3, the AI model introduced by the US-based social media company Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta), has sparked a wave of reactions from technology and AI influencers. Influencers on the 'X' platform are buzzing with excitement over Llama 3's launch, viewing it as a transformative step towards democratizing AI, which led to a sharp rise in discussions around 'Llama 3' during the third week of April, reveals Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData.

STR's global 'bubble chart' update for the four weeks ending 6 April 2024 shows 60% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). That volume was noticeably less than the 77% of markets with growth in our last update, showing more of the world has reached a normalization period.

Steve Jobs once said, 'The mark of an innovative company is not only that it comes up with new ideas first, but also that it knows how to leapfrog when it finds itself behind.' There is, perhaps, no more relevant sentiment to apply to the hospitality industry. I recently had an insightful conversation with Feng Ou. We discussed his experience starting up in Silicon Valley, the evolution of DerbySoft, and potential strategies for hoteliers to keep up with market changes.

Dan Emert, Managing Principal of Prime Investment Properties and member of Hotel Brokers International, developed the marketing strategy and led the negotiations in the transaction. The Virginian Hotel has been acquired by JET Hospitality for an undisclosed price.

Hoteliers face an onslaught of challenges every single day. That's why we compiled the 2024 Hotelier Sentiment Study where we uncovered the top concerns of hoteliers just like you. On this episode, we go through the data and discuss the top 4 takeaways.

Meeting professionals in Latin America are shown to have the highest levels of optimism of any region when it comes to the health of the meetings and events industry. In fact, 86% said they would rank themselves as 8 or higher on a scale of 1-10. An impressive number. And 73% expect their meeting spend to increase from 63% in 2023.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced the launch of the Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Assessment, a tool providing a structured framework for assessing where a hotel organization's commercial structure is strong and where improvements are needed.