The Short-Term Rental Guide to Property Management Systems – By Jonathan Gough – Image Credit Lighthouse    As a short-term rental owner or manager, you’re likely juggling an array of tasks on a daily basis, from coordinating bookings across various platforms to managing guest communications, optimizing pricing, and ensuring seamless operations. The demands on your time […]

Tripadvisor Just Turned Its User Reviews Into a New Brand With a Whole Lot to Say – Image Credit TripAdvisor    Excerpt from Fast Company The online travel company is using actual vacation photos and text from real trip reviews to inspire future bookings. Tripadvisor is hoping a brighter green and accompanying brand refresh will inspire […]

European Accommodations Industry Maintains Optimism Optimistic Despite Staffing and Tech Hurdles – Image Credit Booking.com    63% of European accommodations expect positive business development in the coming six months. 62% plan to maintain existing levels of investment 47% of European accommodations cite a lack of necessary skills or experience as a core barrier to […]

Rendering of the upcoming Scandic Hotel in Hamburg, Germany – Image Credit Scandic    Scandic Hotels Group has signed a lease agreement to open a new hotel in Hamburg, Germany, scheduled for completion in 2030. Scandic Hotels Group has announced plans to expand its presence in Germany by opening a new hotel in Hamburg. The hotel […]

What Recent Hurricanes Taught Us About Emergency Response and Readiness – By Tyler Williams – Image Credit Kings III    The 2024 hurricane season delivered more than high winds and heavy rain. It exposed critical safety gaps in how residential communities and commercial properties prepare for and respond to emergencies. Two major hurricanes, Milton and Helene, […]

Balancing the Scales: How the Tourism Industry is Tackling Overcrowding – Image Credit Unsplash    As global tourism rebounds, managing overcrowding at major attractions becomes crucial, with dynamic pricing and data analytics emerging as key strategies. The resurgence of global tourism post-pandemic has brought with it a pressing challenge: overcrowding at major attractions. As cities and […]

Navigating Wage Increases in the Hotel Industry: Strategies and Challenges – Image Credit Unsplash    Hotels face significant financial pressure due to rising wage costs, with potential insolvencies looming in the gastronomy sector. Are there limits? It is important to consider these wage increases both in the context of the past years (inflation) and also to […]

Carole Palmieri – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center announces the appointment of Carole Palmieri as Commercial Director. With more than 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry across international markets including the United States, Europe, and Russia, Carole Palmieri brings a wealth of expertise in both […]

Image Credit World Economic Forum    The World Economic Forum report, in collaboration with Kearney and the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia, predicts a significant uptick in tourist trips across the globe The tourism sector will contribute $16 trillion to global GDP (more than 11% of the global economy) by 2034, according to World […]

Pete Sams – Image Credit Highgate    Highgate, a hotel management, investment, and development company, today announced the appointment of Pete Sams as President. In this newly created role, Sams will focus on optimizing business performance to achieve outstanding financial results for owners, deliver memorable guest experiences, and expand opportunities for associates. This strategic move reaffirms […]