At the recent Italian Hotel Investment Conference (ITHIC) held in Rome, industry leaders emphasized the importance of looking beyond immediate hurdles and planning for the future. – Image Credit ITHIC    Despite facing economic challenges and overtourism, the global hospitality industry is urged to focus on long-term opportunities, as discussed at the Italian Hotel Investment Conference […]

EBITDAR Explained: A Key Metric for Hotel Owners and Operators – Image Credit Unsplash+    For hotel owners and operators, getting a true understanding of financial health isn’t always easy. Fluctuating lease agreements, one-off restructuring costs and inconsistent reporting metrics can make comparisons between properties – or even across seasons – feel like comparing apples and […]

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando – Apopka – Image Credit HVS    The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Apopka is up for sale, offering a strong investment opportunity in a dynamic Orlando submarket. HVS Brokerage & Advisory, alongside Eric Vincent Guerrero, is exclusively presenting an opportunity to acquire the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Apopka. […]

Choice Hotels Doubles Down in France with 50 New Hotels    Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has announced a significant expansion in France by adding 50 new Quality Suites properties to its portfolio. This move will increase the company’s total number of franchised hotels in the country from 57 to 107, marking a near doubling […]

2025/26 Federal Per-Diem Update: Steady Rates Ahead – Image Credit Unsplash    The per-diem lodging rates set the maximum amount a federal traveler can reimburse and are based on the average rates for mid-priced hotels. For the overall continental United States, the recently published per-diem rates for the 2026 fiscal year have remained stable when compared […]

Paradise Acquiring Grand Hyatt Incheon West Tower for KRW210 billion in South Korea – Image Credit Hyatt    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Paradise Acquiring Grand Hyatt Incheon West Tower for KRW210 billion in South Korea Paradise SegaSammy Inc, a subsidiary of South Korea-based Paradise Co., Limited (“Paradise”), will be acquiring 501-key […]

From Stressful to Streamlined: Ow to Manage Hotel Peak Season Successfully – By Laure Cremers – Image Credit Lighthouse    Double the guests, double the workload? Not necessarily… A day in the life of an independent hotelier or B&B owner during peak season is often highly demanding. Dealing with stiff competition, drowning in emails, compiling spreadsheets […]

Triptease Date Boost: Automatically Focus Marketing on Your Priority Dates – Image Credit Triptease    Date Boost gives you more control over your priority dates and drive more bookings when you need them most–without heavy discounts or relying too heavily on OTAs. Every hotelier knows the frustration of hard-to-fill dates, whether they be midweek lulls or […]

Calculating Your Hotel Average Daily Rate: Understanding ADR and Ways to Increase It – Image Credit Unsplash+    One of the key metrics that hoteliers must regularly monitor when tracking hotel revenue is the Average Daily Rate (ADR). It’s a fundamental component of a solid revenue management strategy, providing insight into how much revenue you’re generating […]

Train Travel Gains Popularity as Families Seek Relaxed, Inclusive Vacations – Image Credit Unsplash+    Recent research highlights a growing trend among families: choosing train travel for vacations while involving children in the planning process. A study conducted by Talker Research for Trainline surveyed 2,000 families, revealing that 86% of children desire a greater role in […]