Toronto, which hosted the Oasis Tour in late August, posted the highest ADR lift (+8.1% to CAD281.46). – Image Credit Unsplash+    Canada’s hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) surpassed CAD200 for the first time in August 2025, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s hospitality sector. British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador were […]

Baymont by Wyndham Snyder, TX – Image Credit Wyndham    Baymont by Wyndham Snyder in Texas is set for auction, offering a strategic investment opportunity in a high-demand hospitality market. The Baymont by Wyndham Snyder, located at 1005 E US Highway 180 in Snyder, Texas, is up for auction. This limited-service hotel, built in 2009, features […]

7 Winning Strategies to Combat Rate Disparity and Boost Your Hotel Website Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash    There’s a silent, profit-draining saboteur in the hotel industry, and it lurks in plain sight. You’ve poured time, effort, and budget into crafting a captivating hotel website – a digital shop window designed to inspire desire and facilitate […]

Lobby at the Gunter Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio has reopened following a $57 million renovation, featuring updated guest rooms, a recording studio, and new dining options. The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio, has reopened after a $57 million renovation. Originally opened […]

Marriott Bonvoy has announced the introduction of Keysakes, a series of collectible hotel keycards designed in collaboration with actor Adam Devine and six global artists. – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott Bonvoy has launched a series of collectible NFL-themed keycards called Keysakes, in collaboration with actor Adam Devine and several artists, as part of its […]

Beyond ‘Wow,” ‘Unreasonable,” and ‘Outrageous: Train Your Team To Deliver Ordinarily Extraordinary Guest Service – Image Credit Shutterstock/Doug Kennedy    As a conference speaker and hotel trainer, I’m always interested whenever I see the title of an article, book, or blog post that has anything to do with guest service, hospitality, or customer service in general. […]

Your Best Training Tool: Using Client Feedback to Coach Your Event Sales, Catering, and Operations Teams – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Tripleseat    The event you’ve been managing at your venue, restaurant, or hotel is over. The last table has been cleared, the final invoice has been sent, and your team is already focused […]

WTTC’s Global Summit to Host Top Italian Travel & Tourism Leaders – Image Credit WTTC    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its full line-up of speakers set to join its Global Summit in Rome, with the opening ceremony featuring a special performance from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The global tourism body’s 25th […]

PGIM acquires Steigenberger Hotel in Berlin from Amundi and EDF Invest – Image Credit Steigenberger    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Yellow Tree acquires Hoxton Southwark in London from Norlake Gibraltar-based investor Yellow Tree has acquired the four-star, 192-room The Hoxton, Southwark in London, UK, from British real estate developer Norlake Hospitality […]

Today’s top-performing hotels know that robust safety protocols do much more than prevent crisis—they drive confidence, loyalty, and a distinct market advantage. – Image Credit Smart Hotel Manager    What shapes an unforgettable guest experience? For some hoteliers, luxury and personalization top the list. Others point to seamless service or cutting-edge amenities as the magic ingredients. […]