Shiji and IPORT Partner to Transform Hotel and Restaurant Operations With All-In-One IOS Mobility Solution – Image Credit Shiji    New collaboration delivers modular, future-ready devices that unify PMS, POS, guest activity management, and guest feedback tools, empowering hospitality teams to serve anywhere, anytime. Shiji, a global leader in hospitality technology, has joined forces with IPORT […]

Swiss Tourism’s Long Decline: Can the Alpine Giant Regain Its Global Standing? – By Dr. Thomas Davoine – Image Credit EHL Hospitality Business School    Compared to other countries, Switzerland has steadily become less popular as a vacation destination, which raises important questions about the factors shaping international tourism flows. This article examines the role of […]

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa – Image Credit Marriott International    JW Marriott opened its first resort in Greece, the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, in Marathi near Chania. JW Marriott has expanded its global portfolio by launching the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa. This marks the brand’s first establishment in Greece, and […]

Understanding Trade Show Impacts on Hotels and Hospitality – Image Credit Lighthouse    The events industry is back in full swing post-pandemic, and its impact on hospitality is undeniable. Occasions like large-scale conventions and trade shows aren’t just about hotels; they drive powerful demand surges that ripple across restaurants and many other services.  For hoteliers and […]

STR Weekly Insights: Mixed Performance for U.S. And Global Hotel Industry for Week of 1-7 June 2025 – Image Credit CoStar    U.S. hotel industry experiences a soft start in June with fluctuating weekday and weekend performances, while global RevPAR continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace. Japan sees significant growth due to […]

The Suite Spot was live at the 2025 NYU IHIF conference last week, covering the event to bring hoteliers exclusive content and insight on the most prevalent topics and trends in the hospitality industry currently.  Tune in now to get the pulse on how investors, owners, hoteliers, and guests are feeling about the industry and […]

HVS Report – Strategic Differentiation and Value Creation: Takeaways from the 2025 BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference – By Marcus R. Lee    The 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA brought together hotel owners, investors, developers, advisors, and brands with a focus on independent, boutique, and lifestyle hospitality. This year’s panels and conversation centered around […]

Navigating the Longer Road Back: The Recovery of Manhattan’s Hotel Market – Image Credit Unsplash    The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are […]

The Hotels Network Introduces Superpilot: Pioneering Autonomous Website Personalization for Hotels – Image Credit The Hotels Network    The Hotels Network (THN), a Lighthouse company and direct channel growth platform for hotels, is introducing Superpilot, the first AI-powered recommendation system set to revolutionize hotel website personalization and direct bookings. Superpilot signals a bold move toward reimagining […]

St. Louis emerged as a notable exception, showing significant increases across all major performance indicators. – Image Credit Unsplash    Results for week ending 7 June Show U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Challenges with Declines in Key Performance Metrics The U.S. hotel industry experienced a decline in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the […]