Measuring Hotel Performance: Do’s and Don’ts for Smarter Tracking – By Femke Nollet – Image Credit Lighthouse    Performance metrics are your hotel’s pulse.  They reveal what’s working, where you’re losing money, how guests feel about their stay and how well your property stands up to competition. But here’s the catch, metrics are only valuable if […]

What Hotels Could Learn from Monks – Image Credit Cayuga Hospitality Consultants    A Journey to the Abbey Somewhere along I-94, just less than two hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, amid Minnesota’s rolling farmlands, spread across twenty-six acres of land adjacent to Lake Sagatagan, sits St. John’s Abbey. Arriving in late March with sideways snow, not […]

IHCL Announces New Hotel in Nathdwara, Rajasthan – Image Credit IHCL    IHCL has signed an agreement to open a new Gateway hotel in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is set to expand its presence in Rajasthan with the introduction of a new Gateway hotel in Nathdwara. The property, featuring 101 rooms, is part […]

Global Hotel Markets Report Strong RevPAR Gains – Image Credit STR    U.S. hotels saw steady growth during Memorial Day weekend, with luxury hotels leading in performance.  Global hotel markets also reported strong RevPAR gains, particularly in Japan and Germany. Memorial Day Weekend Performance The Memorial Day weekend marked a significant period for […]

Hyatt Launches New Brand ‘Unscripted by Hyatt’ to Expand Essentials Portfolio – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the launch of ‘Unscripted by Hyatt’, a new brand aimed at the upscale market. The brand plans to open over 40 global properties. Hyatt Hotels Corporation revealed the addition of ‘Unscripted by Hyatt’ to its […]

Image Credit Hotel Wren    Hotel Wren, a redesigned 1940s motel, has officially opened in Twentynine Palms, California Hotel Wren, located just 10 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, has opened its doors to guests. The property, originally a 1940s roadside motel, has been transformed to offer modern accommodations while retaining elements of its historical architecture. […]

UK-EU Summit Paves Way for Enhanced Travel and Employment Opportunities Post-Brexit – Image Credit Pexels    The recent UK-EU summit has led to significant developments for the travel industry, addressing key issues such as mobility, professional qualifications, and data sharing. As reported by Travel Weekly, the UK-EU summit has brought forward several agreements that could potentially […]

Best Practices to Safeguard Your Company’s Trade Secrets – Case Study – By Jordan B. Schwartz – Image Credit Unsplash+    The number one risk for trade secrets exfiltration is from insider threats—employees, contractors, or even executives with access to sensitive information who either intentionally or accidentally compromise it. Sometimes it’s malicious, other times, it’s accidental; […]

How to Guarantee Payment and Protect Hotel Revenue from No-shows or Refusals to Pay – By Laure Cremers – Image Credit Unsplash+    For independent hoteliers and B&B owners, every booking counts. So when guests cancel late, refuse to pay or simply don’t show up, it really stings. No-shows, payment refusals, fraud and chargebacks aren’t exactly […]

Spain’s Tourism Sector to Hit Record €260 Billion by 2025 – Image Credit WTTC    Spain’s tourism sector is projected to surpass €260 billion by 2025, marking a significant economic contribution and job creation. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Spain’s tourism industry is on a trajectory to exceed €260 billion in contributions […]