Hotel Industry News

The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post&pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are expected to affect short&term hotel market trends. Our current demand forecast shows a full recovery beyond 2019 levels by 2027/28.

The 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA brought together hotel owners, investors, developers, advisors, and brands with a focus on independent, boutique, and lifestyle hospitality. This year’s panels and conversation centered around operational efficiency driving owner’s profitability and the renewed appetite for thoughtful, experience&driven hotel and F&B concepts. This article discusses our key takeaways from the conference.

In 2025, the U.S. lodging sector faces a challenging landscape, characterized by a combination of macroeconomic and capital market factors, including an uncertain tariff environment, an in&flux immigration policy, elevated interest rate environment, and potentially higher inflation.

During the week of June 1&7, 2025, hotel occupancy across the United States was 67.0%, a decrease of 3.2% from the same week in 2024. The average daily rate (ADR) remained stagnant at $161.57, showing no year&over&year growth.

The technology ushers in a new era of automation in hospitality, transforming complex tasks & like data analysis, strategic planning, and content creation & into seamless, intelligent processes.

The leading provider of audiovisual service software is also offering a complimentary three&month trial of its AV services platform to HITEC Indianapolis attendees who visit Booth #908

In 2024, Rwanda's travel and tourism industry experienced unprecedented growth, setting new economic contributions, employment, and visitor spending records.

While wage growth remained steady at 3.8% outpacing inflation by 144 bps in March, declines in the S&P, which is down 5.3% YTD, and flagging consumer confidence, which fell to 86 from 97.5 in April, could be a headwind to hotel demand going forward.

Despite economic uncertainties, younger and higher&income Americans are showing a robust interest in summer vacations for 2025.

Outdoor hospitality in Europe – once seen as rustic or seasonal – is experiencing a major transformation. Spurred by the pandemic, technological advances, and investor interest, this sector is evolving into one of the most dynamic and resilient parts of the tourism landscape.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new advertising campaign titled 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way,' focusing on the accessibility and convenience of its global hotel network.

The GTBI for May 2025 indicates a cautious assessment of the current tourism purchasing market, with a slight decline in the Current Situation Index from February.

Consolidation, AI, social media booking, and direct channel growth define the next era of hotel distribution.

New roadmap for sustainable business travel takes corporate travel programs from ‘no action’ to ‘leading practice’

Jalisco announces a $1 billion investment for constructing 38 new hotels, aiming to add 4,578 rooms across the state by 2028.

Hilton has opened its first Hilton Garden Inn Gen A hotels in China and announced 19 additional signings across the region.

This article explores hotel demand forecasting, why it matters, and how hoteliers can use internal data and external intelligence to improve pricing, resourcing, and strategic decision&making. 

The growing phenomenon of music tourism, the most prominent example being the ‘Taylor Swift Effect’, is reshaping hotel demand worldwide. Now, with your hotel management hat back firmly on your head, read on to review the economic impact of major tours, and explore five proven strategies you can use to maximize bookings, boost hotel revenue and delight music&loving guests.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts has launched Dusit Hotel AG Park in Chengdu, marking its first property in Sichuan Province and eighth in China.

Azerbaijan's Travel & Tourism Sector Anticipated to Significantly Boost Economy and Employment in 2025

New data from ABTA suggests the UK outbound travel industry could grow by 20% by 2030 if supported by appropriate government policies.

Record&Breaking Performance: The concert led to the highest May occupancy since 2013 and record&breaking ADR and RevPAR for the month.

Developed in close collaboration with industry leaders and shaped by experienced safety engineer and CEO Vanessa Osbourne, Smart Hotel Manager empowers hotel teams to respond rapidly and confidently to emergencies, transforming what preparedness means in modern hospitality.

Hotel Communication Network is transforming guestroom tablets into a profit center, driving revenue growth and profitability for hotels while creating groundbreaking experiences for guests on and off premises; Experience this first&of&its&kind AI platform with life&like persona next week in Booth #2803 at HITEC Indy

Starwood chairman on his formidable hotel career and the Starwood Hotels comeback story

The latest regional figures reveal a complex picture of recovery, where topline growth, margin management, and cost strategy are inextricably linked.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the 100th hotel under its voco brand, reaching this milestone within seven years of the brand's launch.

Today we’re going to peel back the layers of mystery around Metasearch and how your hotel can finally achieve success and clarity.

Five best practices to capture summertime bookings, revenues, and guest loyalty

What exactly is social entrepreneurship? How does it diverge from the more widespread model of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and why might hospitality and tourism be uniquely positioned to lead this shift within their sector and channel broader business transformation?