U.S. hotel performance sees continued growth in January 2025 - Hotels saw strong gains in RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy, driven by the presidential inauguration, disaster recovery, and a growing gap between luxury and economy properties.

Feb 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor's AI and business strategy shift - The company’s new AI strategy and financial restructuring indicate a significant transformation for long-term growth in travel.

Feb 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Skepticism about hotels' exaggerated sustainability claims - Hotel sustainability information may undermine customer trust and drive perceptions of ‘greenwashing’, according to a study by the University of Surrey.

Feb 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com beats Q4 estimates but faces slowing growth - U.S. growth has flattened, and analysts warn of a slowdown in the broader travel industry.

Feb 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb gains market share against hotels - Airbnb reported strong performance in 2024, claiming to have gained market share from both hotels and its competitor, Vrbo.

Feb 19, 2025 • Hospitality

Accor’s new white paper on spa and wellness design - The company’s new white paper, Making Waves: Rethinking Spa and Wellness Design for a Modern Era, outlines the future of wellness in the hospitality industry.

Feb 19, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel profits under pressure from rising labor costs - Hotel profit growth slowed as rising labor costs put pressure on margins, with GOPPAR increases trailing inflation.

Feb 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Hyatt reports business travel surge, eyes growth in 2025 - The company reported a 10% year-over-year increase in business travel revenue for Q4, attributing the growth to a steady return of large corporate clients.

Feb 18, 2025 • Hospitality