A fee fight for hotel dominance - How Marriott and Hilton aim to optimize their fee structures to max out profitability while maintaining competitive pricing for hotel owners.

May 21, 2024 • Hospitality

US: Luxury hotels rise as low-end brands slump - Luxury hotels in the U.S. have seen strong growth in demand and rates, while economy hotels have seen year-over-year declines, bucking historical trends.

Jun 26, 2024 • Hospitality

It's time for tourism to become a force for good - Tourism accounts for nearly 8% of global CO2 emissions, and with the number of international arrivals predicted to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, action is more important than ever.

Oct 1, 2024 • Travel

What’s next for Airbnb? - A new array of services for hosts and guests, some for sale, and possibly an advertising platform with sponsored listings.

Mar 8, 2023 • Hospitality

Mastercard's travel industry trends 2023 - China to bolster growth globally with a concentrated impact in Asia Pacific expected to help the region outperform the rest of the world.

Jun 20, 2023 • Travel

US hotel demand shifts from resorts to top 25 markets - ADR growth is slowing, a result of changes in demand from pure leisure to a more normal mix of business transient, group and leisure.

Jun 20, 2023 • Hospitality

Signs of maturation of the U.S. lodging industry are abundant - Traditional hotel room unit growth is slowing, margins and profits are under pressure, RevPAR growth is not keeping pace with inflation.

Jan 23, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com faces a new investigation for allegedly misleading customers - The OTA excluded tourist taxes and surcharges from its listed prices and misleadingly claimed that hotel rooms were almost sold out.

May 28, 2024 • Hospitality