Amadeus acquires ForwardKeys - The acquisition of the Valencia-based analytics firm strengthens Amadeus’ data-driven approach to predicting global travel behavior and demand.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

CBRE softens 2025 U.S. hotel forecast on slower economic growth - Modest gains expected in RevPAR, occupancy, and ADR - with urban hotels and drive-to resorts best positioned for growth.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

How OTAs react when hotels charge above market rates - The latest World Parity Monitor reveals rising risks for independent hotels as non-major OTAs aggressively undercut inflated direct prices.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

Spain orders Airbnb to remove 65,000 listings - Government crackdown targets unlicensed short-term rentals as part of broader effort to rein in soaring housing costs and restore control over the rental market.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotels set record Q1 RevPAR - U.S. hotels hit a record Q1 RevPAR of $92, up 2.2% year over year, with March setting an all-time high, JLL reports.

May 15, 2025 • Hospitality

HBX Group acquires Civitfun to power next-gen totel tech - Strategic acquisition brings contactless check-in, smarter operations, and multi-channel guest solutions to over 3,500 hotels worldwide.

May 15, 2025 • Hospitality

Why AI falls short on personalization in hospitality - Despite its speed and efficiency, AI often lacks the emotional intelligence guests crave - and that gap could cost hotels loyalty and revenue.

May 15, 2025 • Hospitality

Travel marketing strategies for a softening market - As travel demand slows, brands in APAC pivot from acquisition to retention through multi-channel strategies and authentic collaborations.

May 15, 2025 • Hospitality