Women Travelers in Asia Shaping Hospitality Trends in 2025
A new Agoda survey outlines shifting travel preferences among women travelers in Asia, including a rise in cultural exploration, family trips, and solo travel.
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From "Gig" to "Glitch" Economy: Hospitality's New Battle Against AI Hallucinations
The Emergence of the Hallucinated Guest (and no, we are not discussing ayahuasca retreats...). Last week, a client contacted me in visible perplexity: «We received a booking for a two-bedroom suite that does not exist»…
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Asset managers eye hotels amid inbound travel boom
Asset management companies are returning to the hospitality sector — specifically hotels — after avoiding it during the COVID-19 pandemic, as surging demand from foreign tourists now exceeds the available supply, industry officials said Wednesday…
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4 ways hospitality HR teams are taking the lead
The hospitality industry is at a crossroads, with HR leaders playing a pivotal role in addressing workforce challenges and driving strategic transformation. From combating high turnover rates and seasonal hiring challenges to leveraging digital…
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How Trump tariffs will impact US hotels with higher costs, lower demand and delayed expansion
President Trump’s new tariffs are predicted to have a huge impact on the US hotel industry and potentially on occupancy rates if it drives up the price of a room.
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5 hotel investment trends to watch from IHIF EMEA ‘25
Last week Hospitality Investor was on site in Berlin for this year’s iteration of IHIF EMEA. The conference came at the perfect time to take the temperature of the industry given everything going on in the world at the moment…
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How hospitality operators can combat payment fraud
Security threats are increasing in the hospitality industry. In the past year, over a third of hotel businesses have reported a rise in fraud attempts, while the proportion of guests concerned about booking fraud is as high as 71%. Among those who…
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Hospitality and travel technology dealmaking ramps up in 2025
Advisors and investment banks are expecting a significant increase in hospitality and travel tech dealmaking in 2025 and beyond.
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Living in a hotel – the rise of branded residences
Changing lifestyles, global migration patterns – and plenty of wealthy people – are fuelling the demand for standalone properties built and managed by luxury hotels and consumer brands
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The overlooked lever for maximizing hotel profits
Hotel owners and investors who focus solely on top-line metrics like RevPAR are overlooking the hidden driver of profitability: a data-powered, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered with real-time insights that boost their…
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The Trump Impact: How Travel Will Change
Donald Trump returned to the White House barely two months ago, and to say that it has been a whirlwind of activity would be a major understatement.
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Dalata Hotel Group may be for sale as Irish hotels firm launches strategic review
Dalata Hotel Group PLC (LSE:DAL), parent to the Clayton and Maldron brands, has begun a strategic review to explore capital opportunities and enhance shareholder value…
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What a deglobalising world could mean for hospitality investment
The global hospitality sector has enjoyed huge benefits from international travel, economic interconnections, and cross-border investments, all of which have been significantly shaped by the rise of globalisation. That ease of movement for tourists…
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PAI Partners to Take Majority Stake in Hotel Chain Motel One
PAI Partners agreed to buy a majority stake in Motel One, gaining control of a chain with hotels across Europe and the US.
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Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs
Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt and IHG…
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Luxury Unfiltered: Redefining boutique hotels in the age of personalization
In the not-so-distant past, the term “boutique hotel” was synonymous with exclusivity and distinction. These intimate, design-forward establishments stood out effortlessly in a sea of cookie-cutter chain hotels…
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Global media intelligence firm CARMA has released groundbreaking analysis revealing HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” as the dominant force driving luxury hotel conversations across Asia. The show’s third season, filmed at the stunning Four Seasons…
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