Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029
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Robots are asking for tips. But who actually gets the money?
Machines are sticking out their digital palms. Your reaction could help shape the future of the service industry.
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According to multiple media reports, the standalone property project located at No. 233 South Shaanxi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai – the Mia Hotel – has completed equity delivery…
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Spanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites open.
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The hotel industry’s biggest success story
The world's largest hotel may grab the headlines, but the hotel industry's greatest success story lies elsewhere.
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If I Had 30 Days to Turn Around a Hotel, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do
Someone asked me recently what I would do if I had just 30 days to improve a hotel’s performance. It is a question I have thought about a lot over the years because the answer gets to the heart of any effective hotel turnaround strategy…
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What’s the culprit for hotel profit margin erosion? New data from LWHA explains
Hotels are complicated to run, but there is one easy concept: If revenues are higher than expenses, turning a profit is the result. Unfortunately, the broader hotel industry is looking down the barrel of a cost-filled gun that isn’t shooting blanks…
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Staffing woes and cost inflation batter hotel operators
Midway through 2026, hotels continue to face pressure from workforce shortages, staff churn and rising operating expenses.
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Are Points Programs Ruining Luxury Hotels? This Seems Like A Bad Take…
Publication Air Mail ran a story entitled “The Bonvoy Problem,” with the subheading being “Points programs are destroying the luxury-hotel experience. Can anything stop the freeloaders?”
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Thai Hotel Empire Weighs $1 Billion REIT, Unit IPO to Cut Debt
Minor International Pcl — Thailand’s largest hotel and restaurant chain operator — plans to set up its first real estate investment trust worth about $1 billion, and is exploring a Hong Kong listing of its restaurant unit to raise funds for debt…
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How three hotel CEOs are steering their organisations through change
Three very different hotel organisations - an owner‑operator, a third‑party manager, and a brand affiliation group - are demonstrating how decisive leadership can reshape portfolios, strengthen performance, and prepare businesses for a demanding…
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Sustained tourism, corporate travel to push room rates up to 6% in 2026
India's hospitality sector is set for steady growth in 2026, with hotel room rates rising as domestic tourism, corporate travel and MICE demand continue to outpace new supply across major markets.
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Noble House preps for next moves
The next-generation Colee family leadership of owner-operator Noble House Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for what they expect to be increasing opportunity for equity participation, acquisition and third-party management growth by launching an…
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Why China’s high-end hotels are now setting up food stalls outside
ZHENGZHOU, Henan – On a sweltering 36 deg C evening, a man stood under a makeshift tent outside his hotel, scooping a Chinese summer delicacy into takeout boxes – piping hot xiao long xia, or crayfish – selling for just 38 yuan ($5.30) per 500g…
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Can Capsule Hotels Fix What India’s Budget Stays Got Wrong?
If you go the Korean way when it comes to beauty, and go à la mode American when you dress up, then why not live like a Japanese when you need to hit the sack for the night or for a few hours? Safety guaranteed, comfort assured, cost won’t burn a…
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Three Critical Clauses Hotel Owners Overlook in Their Management Agreements
As a hotel consultant, I have reviewed and negotiated hundreds of hotel management contracts. Each agreement contains hundreds of clauses and provisions that require negotiation. Because hotel companies negotiate these agreements all the time…
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How insurance has become a disruptive force in hotel underwriting
After years of pandemic-driven disruption, RevPAR has largely returned to pre-2020 levels across many US hotel markets, particularly those with strong leisure demand. This metric increased by 1.8 percent last year, with CoStar noting it reached…
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How to Build a Smarter Comp Set in 3 Simple Steps
If your hotel is still using an outdated Comp Set—or worse, none at all—you’re flying blind. The right Comp Set is more than just a list of nearby hotels. It’s a strategic tool that helps you maximize revenue, control costs, and stay ahead of the…
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