Image Credit Avalara    A recent survey by Avalara has highlighted significant challenges U.S. lodging operators face in maintaining compliance with complex, evolving tax regulations. The survey, which included 500 participants from the hotel and short-term rental sectors, reveals a landscape of uncertainty and the need for more effective compliance tools. Operators Overwhelmed by Growing Regulation […]

W Hoboken Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    W Hoboken Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    W Hoboken Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    W Hotels has completed the renovation of W Hoboken, featuring redesigned spaces and a new Living Room area. W Hotels has announced the completion of its renovation project at W Hoboken, […]

Economic Pressures and Family Duties Shape Holiday Travel in 2025, Survey Shows – Image Credit Upgraded Points    A recent survey by Upgraded Points highlights how economic factors and family obligations are influencing American travel plans for the 2025 holiday season. Upgraded Points, a travel analysis firm, conducted a comprehensive survey of over 2,300 U.S. adults […]

AHLA Names 2025’s Top General Managers at the Hospitality Show – Image Credit AHLA    GM Awards Spotlight Best-in-Class General Managers Driving Exceptional Guest Experiences & Employee Satisfaction The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced its 2025 General Managers of the Year Awards during The Hospitality Show in Denver, Colorado. The awards recognized general managers going […]

BCD Travel’s Survey Highlights Cost-Containment Strategies in Travel Supplier Management – Image Credit BCD Travel    BCD Travel’s latest survey of 132 global travel buyers highlights the critical role of cost containment in managing travel suppliers. The report underscores the importance of strategies like supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, and the potential of AI and automation in […]

CGI of the 174-bedroom Cork Premier Inn – Image courtesy of Model Works    Premier Inn has obtained planning permission for a second hotel in Cork, Ireland, with construction set to begin in early 2026. Premier Inn, part of Whitbread plc, has received planning permission for a new 174-room hotel in Cork, Ireland. This development marks […]

48% of Thai Hoteliers Report Missing Revenue Opportunities Weekly Due to Lack of Responsiveness: SiteMinder Research – Image Credit SiteMinder    Forty-eight percent of Thai hoteliers acknowledge they miss revenue opportunities at least weekly—such as when competitors adjust rates or new events are announced—because they cannot respond fast enough, according to new research by SiteMinder, the […]

Extended-Stay Hotels Dominate U.S. Construction Pipeline as 2025 Sees Steady Growth – Image Credit Unsplash    The U.S. hotel construction pipeline remains stable with a significant focus on extended-stay projects, which constitute 40% of total developments as of Q3 2025, according to Lodging Econometrics. The U.S. hotel construction pipeline has shown little change year-over-year, according to […]

FIFA World Cup 2026 Hospitality Update: Minimum Stays Delay Bookings, As U.S. Room Pricing Trails Co-hosts – Image Credit Lighthouse    The biggest World Cup in history should have hotels filling fast. Instead, bookings are only starting to climb as fans and hosts wait for ticket releases and the tournament draw. The FIFA World Cup 2026 […]

Call for Papers – ITB Berlin ETravel Stage 2026: Apply Now As a Speaker – Image Credit ITB Berlin    The eTravel Stage at the ITB Berlin Convention presents innovations, trends and practical solutions for the digital travel industry. Applications for the programme are open until 31 October 2025. Technological innovations are shaping the future of […]