STR Weekly Insights: Rosh Hashanah Calendar Shift Dampens U.S. Hotel Performance – Image Credit CoStar    The week ending September 27, 2025, saw a notable decline in the U.S. hotel industry’s revenue per available room (RevPAR), primarily influenced by the calendar shift of Rosh Hashanah. This decline was further exacerbated by a decrease in occupancy rates […]

What is a Hotel Channel Manager? And How to Choose One – Image Credit Lighthouse    Most days in the hotel industry, it feels like there just aren’t enough hours. The to-do list never ends, and updating channels is just one more thing to keep on top of.  You update rates on Booking.com, then scramble to […]

Survey Unveils Cyber Vulnerabilities: Age No Barrier to AI Phishing Risks – Image Credit Unsplash+    Global Survey Reveals Widespread Vulnerability to AI-Driven Phishing Scams A recent global survey highlights a significant challenge in distinguishing between AI-generated phishing messages and authentic emails. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Yubico, the survey involved 18,000 employed adults […]

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Begin With The End In Mind – Creating a Financially Engaged Leadership Team In Your Hotel – By David Lund – Image Credit Unsplash+    Creating a finically engaged leadership team in your hotel is no different than creating a strong guest service culture or a team that has colleague and leader […]

For Hotel Owners Loyalty Program Benefits and Costs Continue to Rise – Image Credit Unsplash+    In 2024, the fees a hotel owner paid to support their brand’s guest loyalty program continued to grow at a relatively strong rate. During the year, the annual growth of guest loyalty program fees exceeded the increases in brand royalty […]

Travelers Turn to AI and Biometrics for a Seamless Journey: Amadeus Study Insights – Image Credit Unsplash+    New Amadeus research reveals that travelers are increasingly relying on technology, with a strong preference for AI and biometric solutions to enhance their travel experience. A recent study by Amadeus, titled “Connected Journeys: How Technology Will Transform Travel […]

Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly, Tourism Minister Sherif Fathi, Hossam El Shaer and William E. Heinecke. – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Minor Hotels has entered a joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises to develop up to 50 hotels in Egypt over the next decade. Minor Hotels has announced a joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & […]

Hotel Union Activity Diminishes in 2025: A Temporary Calm? – Image Credit Unsplash    Union activity in the hotel industry has significantly decreased in 2025, but underlying tensions suggest a potential resurgence. In 2025, the hotel industry has witnessed a notable decline in union activity compared to the previous year. By early fall of 2024, over […]

DACH (Germany, Austria And Switzerland) Region Hotels & Chains Report 2025 – Image Credit Horwath HTL    Germany and Austria have had to contend with sluggish growth, high energy costs, and persistent inflation, while broader geopolitical uncertainty – from international trade tensions to the ongoing war in Ukraine – continues to weigh on sentiment. Switzerland, by […]

Oracle Supercharges Simphony Self-Service Capabilities for Stadiums, Restaurants, and Hotels – Image Credit Oracle Hospitality    Simphony Kiosk enhancements give operators the agility to better meet changing customer needs with grab-and-go, pre-order, or scan-and-go options Oracle today announced advanced self-service capabilities for Oracle Simphony Kiosk. The hardware advancements, including the ability to flip the screen […]