U.S. Hotels State of the Union April 2025 Edition
Key Takeaways Economy CBRE cut its 2025 GDP outlook to 1.9% following our 4Q hotel forecast release.This is below the long run average of 2.1%. Inflation is expected to be…
What is a Revenue Management System? The ultimate guide to RMS
Your shift at the hotel is over, it's time to head home and get some rest. The next morning, everything looks great as every room is booked. But then it…
Marketing Sustainability To Attract Green-Minded Tourists
Sustainable travel is not a trend that will fade. It is shaping how people choose where to stay, how they get there, and what they do once they arrive. More…
Hotel Data Privacy Alert: Fairmont has a New (Website) Visitor – A CIPA Class Action
A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleges that Accor Management US Inc., the parent company of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, violated…
Airbnb Has Generated $13.5B in Tourism Taxes for Communities around the World
Key Takeaways Airbnb has collected and remitted $13.5 billion in tourism taxes to governments around the world on behalf of our global host community. In 2024, hosts in the US…
Global Travel & Tourism is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
BRUSSELS - Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year,…
10 Ways Hotels Can Increase Direct Bookings in 2025
The way hotels sell their rooms has come a long way. From basic reservation systems to sophisticated guest preference tracking, to the rise of OTAs, and the subsequent shift towards…
UN Tourism and UNCTAD Unveil Guiding Principles for Sustainable Investment in Tourism
The joint "Guiding Principles for Sustainable Investment in Tourism” are designed to guide policymakers and stakeholders in efforts to build a more comprehensive investment framework aimed at steering global tourism…
Sleep Training for Grown-Ups: Westin Hotels and goop Join Forces to Help Travelers Sleep Smarter
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of brands, and goop, Gwyneth Paltrow's modern lifestyle brand, have joined forces to debut Sleep Training for Grown-Ups – a three-part…
Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay Bai Chay Debuts as The First Hyatt Place Branded Hotel in Vietnam
Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay — Photo by Hyatt Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay — Photo by Hyatt Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay —…