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Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.

London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.

Access Hospitality explains how disconnected hotel systems create booking abandonment and proposes integrated PMS/CRS solutions to streamline operations.

UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.

Thursday revealed escalating cost pressures. HotelData.com analysis of 5,000 US hotels shows labor cost per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 posting a sharp 21.1% year-over-year spike as productivity gains failed to…

EHL student research reveals 83% of travelers value sustainable travel, but guests often don't recognize certification logos despite appreciating underlying eco-practices.

Infor's David Poprawka argues hospitality must rebuild its data foundation before AI can succeed, showcasing AR proof-of-concepts for check-in and housekeeping.

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.

GBTA supports EU Parliament's exclusion of business travel from revised Package Travel Directive, providing regulatory clarity for corporate travel services.

Wage costs per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 showing a sharp 21.1% spike as productivity gains failed to offset rising labor expenses.

A hospitality marketing CEO explains abandoning a €200,000 custom platform for Webflow to focus on brand experience over technical complexity.

TrustYou's CEO envisions moving from fragmented guest communication to unified conversational AI that maintains context across all channels and touchpoints.

The 76-room flagship will occupy a 1905 landmark building near Bryant Park and introduce The Wolseley restaurant to the US market.

HotStats CEO explains why revenue growth doesn't always translate to stronger margins due to rising costs and evolving guest expectations.

The article argues hotels should prioritize AI discoverability over transaction infrastructure, as being recommended by AI systems is the gating factor for bookings.

The author advocates distilling your customer problem-solving into one word for marketing clarity, using "retention" and "inconsistency" as examples.

The 140-key property, developed by Golden Buildcon, will include a ballroom and meeting spaces in Gujarat's commercial hub.

Europe's largest hostel group hires three sales managers for France, UK, and Scandinavia, targeting 75-80% occupancy rates and 600,000+ overnight stays.

Michael Grove will analyze the gap between hotel revenue growth and profit margins using global data, sharing strategies to optimize both metrics.

U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.

Shiji's POS system has been operational since July 2024 on the luxury train route between Bangkok and Singapore, streamlining dining operations.

The author draws parallels between García Márquez's novel and how hotels repeatedly face new technology waves, from websites to Google to AI, requiring constant adaptation to remain discoverable.

The report analyzed 2.8 billion emails and 4.3 million calls globally, revealing newsletters achieve 33.6% open rates and cart abandonment campaigns convert at 5-6%.

The $140 million program targets properties in Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore with refurbishments, room additions and sustainability upgrades.

The 650-room resort will open in 2029 as part of Hyatt's expansion in Dominican Republic, adding to 150+ all-inclusive properties across the region.

Lighthouse's new tool aggregates reviews from Booking.com and Expedia with AI-powered response automation to help independent hotels improve visibility on search platforms.

Hotels must adopt multi-cloud strategies and offline protocols as tech infrastructure becomes a target in geopolitical conflicts.

Journey executives explain how hotels can generate 50% of revenue from non-room sources by treating experiences as bookable inventory rather than add-ons.

The article outlines five AI-powered strategies to combat rising operational costs while maintaining revenue growth, from digital concierges to autonomous pricing systems.

The $500 billion global pet industry is driving hotels to create premium pet experiences as revenue streams, moving beyond basic pet tolerance to curated amenities and services.