Berlin hotel profits climb as supply falls and costs rise
The city’s hotels are under strain from surging demand, economic pressures, and unpredictable market dynamics.
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Choice Bumps Hyatt From Best Hotel Program, New Study Says
The Choice Privileges rewards program for hotel guests beats out the World of Hyatt for the No. 1 ranking among major lodging companies, according to a study released Wednesday.
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What Key Hotel Metric Is After RevPAR
RevPAR is a critical statistic for hotels. It always has been, always will be. But it has some gaps. Namely, it doesn’t quite fit in the modern world of hotels that’s focused on growing ancillary spend as well as the relationship between ancillaries…
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G6 Hospitality’s Sonal Sinha and Agarwal discuss leadership, G6 acquisition
At one point in his life, Ritesh Agarwal had 30 rupees in the bank. Today, as the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, he is one of the youngest billionaires on the planet.
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The middle market embraces lifestyle
As travel habits shift and remote work unlocks new mobility, hotel investors are finding that smaller markets want a bigger experience. It seems that today’s guests aren’t just looking for a bed; they’re looking for atmosphere, design and a sense of…
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How to make maximum impact in midscale
As the midscale and upper-midscale hotel sectors continue to evolve, operators are facing a crucial challenge: how to remain competitive while addressing the shifting needs of today’s travellers. With an increasing demand for more than just basic…
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Is India ready to handle the wave of hotel capacity growth?
Hardly a week goes by without the announcement of a new partnership or expansion plan by an international hotel group in India. And that’s not even counting the ambitions of local groups determined to further expand their footprint…
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B&B HOTELS advances sustainable building with first modular Timber Hotel in Germany
B&B HOTELS is set to complete its first hotel using modular timber construction in Neustadt in Holstein by autumn 2025…
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Nearly half of the projects in Europe’s hotel pipeline are under construction at Q1 close
Europe’s hotel pipeline reached 1,683 projects in Q1 2025, with strong growth in renovations, upscale segments, and new project announcements.
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Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces.
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Running a successful hotel is predicated on a lot of things. The PMS is pivotal.
There are humans in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” a film now 57 years old but still seems ahead of its time. The central character in the film is not of flesh and blood, but rather an AI, named HAL, derived from the rather longish…
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Eric David Meeuwsen: Shaping Hospitality One Hotel at a Time
Eric David Meeuwsen didn’t plan on becoming one of Florida’s most trusted hospitality consultants. He just loved the feeling of a great guest experience.
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Japan’s Top Hotels Under Scrutiny For Potential Price Collusion As Tourism Booms
Fifteen major operators were hit with the notice by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission mercially-sensitive information like price-setting policies, revenue per room, and projected occupancy rates.
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Milan-based Traveltech startup Hotiday announces a €5.5 million capital raise in order to expand its portfolio of European destinations, enhance the range of services offered, establish new partnerships with tourist accommodations, and grow the…
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Owner plans to cut up and remove five-star hotel from Beirut
UAE billionaire Khalaf Al-Habtoor is considering hiring a Chinese company to deconstruct his five-star hotel in Beirut and move it to another country, following a decision in January to end all investment in Lebanon…
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Student housing shares lessons with hospitality
The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is one of real estate investments fastest growing sectors, with funds increasingly drawn by its high yielding models and favourable demand dynamics…
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Left Lane knows the office-to-hotel formula
Developers often suggest converting an office to a hotel is fraught with peril and the general consensus has been opportunities are limited. They must not know developer Jon Kully, managing partner of Left Lane Capital in Brooklyn, New York, who is…
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New study: If You Spend $89 on OTA Commissions, Your Hotel's Occupancy Will Be 100%
According to research undertaken by Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in February 2025, hotels see strong financial returns from commissions paid to the OTAs.
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