U.S. Cap Rate Survey H2 2024
Introduction The H2 2024 Cap Rate Survey provides a fresh perspective of where market sentiment is trending. Welcome to CBRE’s H2 2024 Cap Rate Survey (CRS). This survey comes at…
Hotels Australia – Overview & Outlook 2025
Australia’s hotel market is showing ongoing growth with performance metrics benefiting from strong demand fundamentals. Growth in international arrivals, coupled with resilient domestic demand and strategic infrastructure investments, is setting…
Crafting the perfect Ramadan email to welcome guests this season
Can you guess the one month where two billion people, annually, are eagerly looking forward to? Yes, it’s the holy month of Ramadan. Starting on the evening of Friday, February…
Beyond the Bracket: How Hotels, Casinos and Venues Can Win BIG During March Madness
There’s preparing for a championship game, and then there’s preparing for March Madness. It’s not just a game. It’s not just a moment. It’s a cultural phenomenon—one that sweeps up…
Beyond Greenwashing – Why Hospitality Needs Real Sustainability Strategies
Many hotels and travel companies embrace sustainability—but do they really know how to implement it? Carlos Martin-Rios, professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, warns that good intentions aren't enough. Key…
Rethinking Wellbeing – Why It’s More Than Spas & Luxury Hotels
Hospitality often treats wellbeing as a luxury spa experience, but Valentina Clergue of EHL argues it's so much more. Key insights Wellbeing isn't just about pleasure (spas, massages) but also…
China’s retail sales, investment pick up pace
China's economy continued to recover in the first two months this year as consumption and investment showed improvement, official data showed on Monday, making a steady start for 2025. Retail…
Group vs. transient bookings: which one is better for your hotel?
For hoteliers, balancing group and transient bookings is a constant challenge. Both segments offer unique advantages and play crucial roles in a hotel's revenue strategy. But which one is better?…
Sustainable Foodservice: Regenerative Strategies for a Greener Future
This article is part of my ongoing project, Sustainability Transitions in the Swiss Foodservice Industry: Reimagining Foodservice for a World Never Imagined. In our increasingly complex global food system, narrow…
UN Tourism Hosts Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Tanzania
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition in Zimbabwe, UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the United Republic of Tanzania will host the Second Regional Forum on…