Hotel rates may keep rising - Hotel room rates in the U.S. and Europe are rising and may get even more expensive as supply has failed to keep up with demand.

Jun 8, 2023 • Hospitality

Trends to watch in global hotel distribution - The hotel distribution landscape is facing potential transformation, driven in part by the entry of fintech and big banks.

Jun 7, 2023 • Hospitality

Marriott sees experiences as lure to boost hotel loyalty program - Points as a form of loyalty isn't for everybody, as rewards are not always immediately accessible - but Marriott is looking to change that.

Jun 7, 2023 • Hospitality

OTAs Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance - Along with spending a far smaller percentage of its revenue on marketing, Airbnb called out different strategic goals than both Booking.com and Expedia.

Jun 7, 2023 • Hospitality

How to maximize revenue at any size hotel - Generating additional non-rooms revenue isn’t reserved exclusively for high-end, full-service properties with lots of space to activate.

Jun 7, 2023 • Hospitality

Hotel CEOs loving limited rooms and high prices - Many travelers complain about today’s hotel prices. For the last six months, prices in Paris are 50% and in London 30% above 2019 levels.

Jun 7, 2023 • Hospitality

US hotel developers run out of cash as construction lending dries up - Financial stress on regional banks has forced developers to postpone projects or find other creative ways to raise capital.

Jun 7, 2023 • Hospitality

Malaysian island Penang bans short-term lets - Airbnb appealed against the legislation and while some homeowners will struggle with the lost income, other residents welcome the ban.

Jun 6, 2023 • Hospitality