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How Hotels Should Respond to Changing Traveler Preferences of North American Travelers to Protect Efficiency and Profitability - By Femke Nollet
Article - How Hotels Should Respond to Changing Traveler Preferences of North American Travelers to Protect Efficiency and Profitability - By Femke Nollet - The hospitality industry in North America is experiencing a shift in traveler behavior.
Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding Announce Merger in Ras Al Khaimah
Article - Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding Announce Merger in Ras Al Khaimah - Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding have merged to form a single entity under Marjan, aiming to enhance Ras Al Khaimah's development as a lifestyle and investment destination.
Beyond Bookings Marketing That Moves the Revenue Needle - By Lerah Foreman
Article - Beyond Bookings Marketing That Moves the Revenue Needle - By Lerah Foreman - Marketing does not move the needle on its own, and that idea shaped a thoughtful Rising Marketing Leader Council conversation that I led about how marketers, revenue managers, and sales teams can work in sync rather than in parallel.
Meliá and Grupo Puntacana Announce New Hotel Development inPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Article - Meliá and Grupo Puntacana Announce New Hotel Development inPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic - Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana have launched the development of Meliá Bergantín Beach, a new hotel project in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
New Book Chronicles Contributions of Black Hoteliers from Pioneer to Civil Rights Eras
Article - New Book Chronicles Contributions of Black Hoteliers from Pioneer to Civil Rights Eras - Brown Books Publishing Group has released Hidden Hospitality, a historical nonfiction book detailing the contributions of Black hotel, motel, and resort owners from the pioneer days to the Civil Rights era.
Denver's Hotel Industry Generates $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Article - Denver's Hotel Industry Generates $7 Billion in Economic Activity - A recent economic impact report by Oxford Economics reveals that Denver's hotel industry is a significant contributor to the local economy, generating nearly $7 billion in economic activity and supporting over 33,000 jobs.
Hotel PPC Checklist for 2026: Maximize Return, Disrupt OTAs, and Capture More Direct Bookings
Article - Hotel PPC Checklist for 2026: Maximize Return, Disrupt OTAs, and Capture More Direct Bookings - Paid media is one of the most powerful ways to drive direct bookings—but only if your strategy evolves as quickly as traveler behavior does.
Asian Hotels Navigate Uneven Post-Pandemic Recovery: F&B and MICE Sectors in Focus
Article - Asian Hotels Navigate Uneven Post-Pandemic Recovery: F&B and MICE Sectors in Focus - While some regions like Southeast Asia have seen a robust rebound, others, including Hong Kong, Japan, and Mainland China, continue to face challenges. Global Asset Solutions explores the factors influencing these trends, including cost pressures, market reopening strategies, and evolving consumer preferences.
Influencers See ChatGPT Atlas As a Game-Changer in Enhancing Web Browsing Experiences
Article - Influencers See ChatGPT Atlas As a Game-Changer in Enhancing Web Browsing Experiences - Influencers have highlighted Atlas’ potential to disrupt the current browser market, while also emphasizing OpenAI’s strategic move to create a more integrated and personalized browsing experience, reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData.
When Travel Isn’t First: How Economic Strains Are Changing Consumer Behavior
Article - When Travel Isn’t First: How Economic Strains Are Changing Consumer Behavior - Behind steady travel rates, a quiet shift is underway: Consumers are spending more cautiously and rethinking what matters most. Shifting priorities signal the start of a new spending reality.
Hilton Birmingham at UAB Completes Renovation of Guestrooms and Event Spaces
Article - Hilton Birmingham at UAB Completes Renovation of Guestrooms and Event Spaces - Hilton Birmingham at UAB has completed a renovation of its 295 guestrooms, 16,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and introduced a new restaurant.
188-Acre Lake Godstone Ranch, Lodge and Campground in Jack County, Texas Now on Sale for $6,000,000
Article - 188-Acre Lake Godstone Ranch, Lodge and Campground in Jack County, Texas Now on Sale for $6,000,000 - A VIP Open Ranch Event is scheduled for November 18, 2025, to showcase the property to potential buyers and media.
U.S. Hotel Industry Grapples with Mixed Signals as Investors Seek Clarity
Article - U.S. Hotel Industry Grapples with Mixed Signals as Investors Seek Clarity - As hotel brands and real estate investment companies prepare for their third-quarter earnings calls, analysts and investors are eager for insights into the current state of the industry. The sector is grappling with mixed performance data, influenced by various economic factors, and stakeholders are keen to understand the dynamics at play.
How You Can Turn Guest Data Chaos into Revenue with a Golden Profile
Article - How You Can Turn Guest Data Chaos into Revenue with a Golden Profile - What if your hotel could actually know each guest, across every touchpoint, every time? What if all that data could come together to form one clear, reliable view of every single guest? That’s what we call a Golden Profile, and it’s quietly changing how smart hotels do business.
Stop Letting Event Leads Slip Away: 5 Ways to Automate Your Venue’s Growth - By Heather Apse
Article - Stop Letting Event Leads Slip Away: 5 Ways to Automate Your Venue’s Growth - By Heather Apse - Are you tired of juggling phone calls, emails, and website inquiries, only to have potential event leads fall through the cracks? In the competitive events industry, every lead is a golden opportunity. But what if you could capture, manage, and even book events automatically, without lifting a finger?
TravelBoom 2026 Leisure Travel Study Reveals Major Shifts In Travel Behavior Of American Consumers
Article - TravelBoom 2026 Leisure Travel Study Reveals Major Shifts In Travel Behavior Of American Consumers - Critical insights from the data show a significant change in the decision-making strategies that drive U.S. consumer behavior in the travel space, with flexibility, personalization and trust now representing the most urgent considerations in booking decisions.
Global Wellness Summit to Address Future of Wellness in Travel and Hospitality
Article - Global Wellness Summit to Address Future of Wellness in Travel and Hospitality - The Global Wellness Summit will focus on the future of wellness in travel and hospitality, highlighting market growth and emerging trends at its upcoming conference in Dubai from November 18 to 21, 2025.
DerbySoft Announces Strategic Partnership with XanderPay to Expand Payment Options for Exchange Partners
Article - DerbySoft Announces Strategic Partnership with XanderPay to Expand Payment Options for Exchange Partners - Through this collaboration, current DerbySoft Exchange partners can now access flexible payment solutions powered by XanderPay, including Virtual Credit Cards (VCCs) and Bank Transfer Guarantee+ (BTG+).
AI's Role in Travel: Booking.com and Expedia's Growing Influence Raises Concerns
Article - AI's Role in Travel: Booking.com and Expedia's Growing Influence Raises Concerns - Major travel platforms like Booking.com and Expedia are embedding themselves into AI-driven systems, potentially becoming dominant gatekeepers that control the travel booking process. If unregulated, this could result in independent hotels being marginalized, forced to pay commissions to reach their guests.
Potential SPS Agreement to Impact UK-EU Hospitality Supply Chains
Article - Potential SPS Agreement to Impact UK-EU Hospitality Supply Chains - The UK and EU are negotiating a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement aimed at simplifying the movement of food, plants, and animals between the regions, potentially impacting hospitality supply chains.
IHG to Open First Standalone InterContinental Residences in Bangkok in 2029
Article - IHG to Open First Standalone InterContinental Residences in Bangkok in 2029 - IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open its first standalone InterContinental branded residences in Bangkok by 2029, featuring 88 residential units.
The Hotel KPIs You Need to Track: A Guide to Data-Driven Success - By Heather Apse
Article - The Hotel KPIs You Need to Track: A Guide to Data-Driven Success - By Heather Apse - This guide will break down the most important KPIs in the hotel industry, explain how they’re calculated, and show you how to leverage them to elevate every aspect of your business—from financial health and guest satisfaction to marketing effectiveness and group revenue growth.
Google's AI Search Shift Deals Massive Blow to Hospitality Industry
Article - Google's AI Search Shift Deals Massive Blow to Hospitality Industry - The hospitality sector has experienced a significant decline in organic traffic due to Google's AI search features, highlighting a shift in online visibility and the need for businesses to adapt their strategies to maintain competitiveness.
U.S. Hotel Industry Faced Continued Decline in Occupancy Rates for September 2025
Article - U.S. Hotel Industry Faced Continued Decline in Occupancy Rates for September 2025 - In September 2025, the U.S. hotel industry saw a continued decline in performance, marking the seventh straight month of reduced occupancy rates.