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The Surprising Ways Your Company Can Be Liable for Human Trafficking - And 4 Steps to Minimize Dangers - By Lawrence Hilton :: Hospitality Trends
Companies across industries, from hospitality to agriculture to technology, are facing civil lawsuits and criminal investigations related to sex trafficking activities. If you think this can’t happen to your business, think again. Here is what you need to know to protect your organization, and four steps you can take to minimize danger in your workplace.
Why Online Travel Agents Are Not Hotels - Insights from a Mississippi Supreme Court Case - By Chekitan S. Dev :: Hospitality Trends
The appellate court determined that the OTAs were not hotels under Mississippi law, even though they facilitate room bookings and collect funds considered occupancy taxes. In this article, I examine the issues and findings in this case.
Maximizing Hotel Revenue During Peak Season: the Festivals Driving Summer 2025 Room Rates :: Hospitality Trends
Summer marks the start of peak festival season, and with it, major opportunities for the hospitality industry. But which festivals are set to drive significant demand and revenue, in 2025 and how can hoteliers position themselves to benefit?
Airline Profitability to Strengthen Slightly in 2025 Despite Headwinds :: Hospitality Trends
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts.
Best Practices to Safeguard Your Company’s Trade Secrets - Case Study - By Jordan B. Schwartz :: Hospitality Trends
The number one risk for trade secrets exfiltration is from insider threats - employees, contractors, or even executives with access to sensitive information who either intentionally or accidentally compromise it. Sometimes it’s malicious, other times, it’s accidental; like emailing a client list to a personal account for convenience.
Global Airline Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April :: Hospitality Trends
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April 2024).
Americans Prioritize Summer Vacations Despite Financial Strain :: Hospitality Trends
Americans are increasingly confident in their ability to take a summer vacation despite economic uncertainties, resulting in record-breaking vacation spending, according to Allianz Partners USA's 17th Annual Vacation Confidence Index.
APEC Hotel Construction Pipeline Reports Steady Growth in Q1 2025 :: Hospitality Trends
The Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) hotel construction pipeline continued to grow at the end of Q1 2025. According to the Q1 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in the APEC region stood at 2,074 projects and 408,213 rooms. This denotes a 3% annual increase in projects and a 1% increase in rooms.
HVS Market Report Texas Hill Country: Where Rustic Meets Refined - By Bunmi Oyinloye and Shannon L. Sampson :: Hospitality Trends
The Texas Hill Country has been undergoing a remarkable transformation since 2021. Once celebrated for its rustic inns and German heritage, the region is now emerging as a premier destination for rural luxury escapes, fueled by a wave of high-end investments, wellness-focused brands, and experience-driven developments.
Intangible Assets in Hotel Property Tax Assessments - By Bryan Younge :: Hospitality Trends
This article outlines how intangible assets should be removed from hotel property tax assessments, why post-COVID performance data may overstate future income potential, and how the U.S. personal savings rate provides additional insight into broader economic travel behaviour.
European Hotel Industry Experiences Uneven Performances in March 2025 :: Hospitality Trends
According to HSMAI Europe and MKG Consulting, the European hotel industry showcased mixed performances in March 2025. Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean displayed strong RevPAR growth, while Western Europe, particularly France and the Netherlands, struggled due to external factors.
Caribbean Tourism Thrives Amid U.S. Travel Headwinds - By Bryan Younge :: Hospitality Trends
Global leisure travel patterns are undergoing a notable realignment as economic and political headwinds emanating from the United States redirect international tourists toward more accessible and stable destinations. The Caribbean, in particular, has emerged as a prime beneficiary of this shift.
JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest Lead in Passenger Satisfaction, Despite Airline Industry Headwinds, J.D. Power Finds :: Hospitality Trends
The J.D. Power 2025 North America Airline Satisfaction Study shows a slight improvement in overall passenger satisfaction, despite the airline industry facing economic challenges. This is largely attributed to the decline in ticket prices and passenger volume. JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines were ranked highest in customer satisfaction in their respective segments.
All Eyes on Operating Costs in 2025: Lessons Learned in 2024 - By Robert Mandelbaum and Andrea Grigg :: Hospitality Trends
With sluggish projections of revenue growth and fears of inflation on the rise, all eyes are focused on hotel operating expenses in 2025. In this article we focus on select operating expenses that were on the rise in 2024 and provide guidance on how to monitor and control them in 2025.
HVS Report - The Changing Landscape and Recovery of the Newark Airport Hotel Market - By Cole Masler :: Hospitality Trends
The Newark Airport hotel market has faced significant adjustments since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the submarket’s hotel supply, coupled with the rebound in passenger levels through Newark Airport, have resulted in a slow but steady recovery of the hotel market. Recent and upcoming expansion projects at Newark Airport support a positive outlook.
March Global Airline Passenger Demand Grows 3.3% :: Hospitality Trends
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.3% compared to March 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 80.7% (-1.6 ppt compared to March 2024).
New California Supreme Court Decision Impacts Hotel Management Agreements: Limitations on Damages for Intentional Wrongdoing Are Now Invalid - By Mark S. Adams :: Hospitality Trends
On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued a major decision in New England Country Foods, LLC v. VanLaw Food Products, Inc., clarifying that parties cannot use contract clauses to limit liability for intentional wrongdoing.
European Air Travel on the Rise as Passenger Traffic Increases by 6.9% in January 2025 :: Hospitality Trends
The European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, reports a 6.9% increase in passenger traffic across the European airport network in January 2025. International passenger traffic was a significant driver of this growth, with domestic passengers showing a more modest increase.
Heathrow Airport’s Resilience Amid Brexit and COVID: A Data-Driven Perspective from Hermes Intelligence :: Hospitality Trends
The dual shocks of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped global aviation, testing even the most established hubs. In this volatile context, Heathrow Airport not only weathered the storm but emerged as a case study in strategic resilience. Leveraging proprietary data insights, Hermes Intelligence has closely examined Heathrow’s trajectory, offering new clarity on how the airport managed to outperform its European counterparts.
Canada's Hotel Industry Witnesses Mixed Performance in March 2025: CoStar Report :: Hospitality Trends
March 2025 witnessed a mixed performance in Canada's hotel industry, with a decrease in occupancy but an increase in the average daily rate. Despite a dip in occupancy, it was the highest since November 2024.
Global Airline Passenger Demand Growth Slows Slightly in February :: Hospitality Trends
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 2.0% year-on-year. The February load factor was 81.1% (+0.4 ppt compared to February 2024).