Revenue management is supposed to be all about logic, data, and cold, hard numbers. But let’s be real—sometimes, human brains get in the way. And when biases take the wheel, you get revenue decisions so bad they’re almost impressive....
The hotel investment industry gathered in L.A. once again for the ALIS Conference last week. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, compare notes, and share predictions of what the future may bring.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (the “Company” or “Hyatt”) (NYSE: H) announced it has extended its previously disclosed exclusivity agreement date with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) (NASDAQ: PLYA), under which Playa has agreed to...
Earlier this week Marriott International announced it has once again been named among FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The company has appeared on Fortune’s Most Admired Companies’ list consecutively since its inception...
Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is launching a new ad campaign to show how it helps travelers get it ridiculously right every time. A continuation of the...
Airbnb is excited to introduce the 2025 Host Advisory Board. These hosts are leaders in their communities and trusted partners in shaping our future. This year’s 23 members represent 17 countries and bring a wealth of diverse hosting...
Travelers are shaking off the winter chill and embracing new adventures. Whether they’re escaping to a winter getaway, or using cozy indoor days to plan future trips, the urge to explore is stronger than ever. January has emerged as the...
The latest report into the topic, "Advancing Accessible Tourism for Destinations, Companies, and People", produced with the Government of San Marino and AccessibleEU, showcases 25 good practices in accessibility championed by Belgium,...
December RevPAR was up 4.4%, which was the country’s largest year-over-year (YoY) gain since March 2023. That elevated growth was attributable to a compressed holiday season as well as the lingering effects of two major hurricanes in the...
New Orleans is set to host Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and the market’s hotels are heading toward full occupancy around the big game on 9 February 2025.
Luxury hotels and spas should always be seeking ways to elevate the guest experience while keeping operational costs in check. One effective strategy is the introduction of thoughtful, low-cost service add-ons and upsells that enhance...
Booking pace and pickup are crucial starting points that revenue professionals in the hospitality industry monitor to ensure they are selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, and at the right price.
New reporting requirements will oblige companies to pay closer attention to their sustainability data and goals and the disclosure of their annual progress. With more transparency will come a greater expectation for business travel to...
Hotel operators might choose to brand their property with a nationally recognized hotel chain affiliation for a plethora of reasons. Brands offer a level of security, standardization, and consistency, helping travelers know what to...
The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced its new board of directors for 2025. The board is comprised of 11 of the most seasoned and skilled asset managers in the hospitality investment industry, representing...
innQuest, a global leader in hospitality management software, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Berger as its new Managing Director. With an extensive background in international business development and strategic planning,...
With a twist on the conventional lodging business model, Extended Stay America (ESA) has seen impressive growth in recent years. ESA CEO Greg Juceam discusses managing its real estate portfolio and provides insights on the business of...
The days of manual F&B order taking are long gone – as is the notion that mobile ordering is just for room service. Guests and hoteliers are adopting a digital approach to order taking (across their property) at a rapid rate, and it...
According to CoStar, there were 1,264 properties with a combined total of 151,129 guestrooms under construction in the United States as of November 2024, which represents approximately 2.6% of the existing inventory of U.S. hotel rooms....
Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) announced that the firm surpassed $2 billion in hotel development, bringing its total development portfolio to 48 hotels nationwide.
Paris, 4 February 2025 – École Ducasse is preparing to celebrate Easter with a one-of-a-kind collection. Highlighting the olive tree—an emblem of peace, hope, and resilience—this initiative is both a gourmet delight and a bearer of...
My Place Hotels of America has announced the opening of My Place Hotel- Las Vegas South/Henderson, NV in Henderson, NV. The hotel is owned by St. Rose H9 LLC and is managed by National Hospitality Management (NHM). It was developed by...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – At the prestigious Global Labour Market Conference, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Umm Al-Qura University, the Ministry of Tourism’s Project Management Office (PMO), and...
High above the Pacific, a hermitage offers a world without distraction, where silence, serenity and joy reign supreme I get into my car outside my mother’s home and drive up into the mountains. Past the estate where Ronald Reagan kept...
Working in exchange for tickets from Vancouver to Texas was an ideal way for a 60-year-old solo traveller to find friends, fun and an instant community ‘We have beers!” came the cry, followed by the more enigmatic “and hair clippers!” As...
After years working for backcountry trail crews, Benjamin Alva Polley had a healthy respect for the whims of the wilderness. But when he and his wife headed to Alaska’s Brooks Range – the most remote frontier – fear crept in Silence...
The author and his partner spent six months with their toddler exploring the state’s wildest places in an old motorhome As one of the most photographed, filmed and crooned about places in the world, California often feels like an idea as...
The Edgewood tries to go further in developing guest experiences, making sure that the majority are complimentary and that there is something unique every day.
In a move that is part of its strategy to be more competitive with budget airlines, United is adding flights and flying bigger planes to Florida destinations.
SeaWorld reported third-quarter attendance was down 2.8% due in part to "unusual and significantly adverse weather in our peak operating season across most of our markets," said CEO Marc Swanson.
"Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms," which previously entertained guests in downtown Las Vegas' Arts District, features acrobats, dancers and original music.
Officials recently released renderings and descriptions of the hotel's highest-end suite collection, spa and fitness amenities, and some of its food and beverage concepts.
The new bar Bourbon Parade brings the music, second lines and "laissez le bons temps rouler" of New Orleans to the Grand Bazaar Shops in front of the Horseshoe Las Vegas.
MyTicketPro, which is debuting on Nov. 6, will offer live inventory of tickets to major North American sporting events sourced directly from the teams.
There's a lot to do at this annual fall spectacular, a Disney favorite. Travel Weekly's Jamie Biesiada walked in with a plan to make the most of her experience.
Former TSA administrator John Pistole says current security measures are critical to keeping Americans safe and must be applied to all carriers, including scheduled charter operations like JSX and others.
Live music, "Sip & Shop" experiences and room and race packages are just some of the things that are planned to help celebrate the first Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.