The survey identified the top destinations Americans would travel to for food experiences. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, topped the list for its Philly cheesesteak. – Image Credit Unsplash    A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of Americans are increasingly planning trips centered around culinary experiences, with younger generations leading this trend. The research highlights that a […]

Hotel Ownership & Management: Exploring Investment Opportunities – By Emma NÄPÄNKANGAS – Image Credit Unsplash+    Hotel ownership can take many different forms. It is a different game to be the owner of a privately owned and operated, franchised, managed, or leased hotel. Your risk appetite and how involved you want to be in the hotel […]

MEININGER Hotels to Open First Property in Madrid by 2027 – Image Credit MEININGER    MEININGER Hotels plans to open its first hotel in Madrid by the end of 2027, in partnership with BNP Paribas Real Estate and Therus Investment. MEININGER Hotels has announced the development of its first hotel in Madrid, marking its second location […]

Boeing Announces Trio of Central Asia Deals – Image Credit Boeing Company    Boeing announced on November 6 that it has reached three agreements with carriers in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, which could total as many as 37 airplanes, including up to 23 787 Dreamliners, as airlines in Central Asia move to expand and modernize their […]

STR Weekly Insights: Global Hotel Markets Thrive Amid U.S. Halloween Slump – Image Credit CoStar    The latest STR Weekly Insights report for the week ending November 1, 2025, highlights a mixed performance in the global hotel industry. While international markets saw significant growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), the U.S. market experienced a decline, […]

HVS Market Report San Francisco – An Overview of San Franciscos Prolonged Recovery – By John Berean and Jason Lee    Following a slow post-pandemic recovery and a modest decline in 2024, RevPAR for the San Francisco market has rebounded in 2025, with year-to-date performance reaching the highest levels since 2020. With strengthening fundamentals, the market […]

USALI, 12th Revised Edition: is Your Finance Team Ready for January 2026? – By Arlene Ramirez – Image Credit HFTP    A shared commitment to standardization, education, and profitability intelligence for the global hospitality industry. Without a standard, there is no logical basis for making a decision or taking action. Joseph Juran Questions are commonplace in any […]

Host of the Suite Spot podcast and Vice President of Marketing at Travel Media Group, Ryan Embree, breaks down the key takeaways from the 2025 Hospitality Show that took place in Denver, Colorado, last month.  Ryan shares not only his opinion on some of the most prevalent topics from the renowned industry event, but he […]

Exploring the Future of Search: Your Beginner’s Guide to GEO, AEO & AI – Image Credit Unsplash+    For years, search engine optimization (SEO) focused on optimizing for Google and traditional search engines. Now online search is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence (AI) and generative engines rewrite the rules of visibility, relevance, and authority. A new […]

European Travel Commission Reports Stable Travel Intentions Among Europeans – Image Credit European Travel Commission    The European Travel Commission’s latest report indicates that 73% of Europeans plan to travel between October 2025 and March 2026, with a notable increase in travel to Southern Europe. The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released its “Monitoring Sentiment for […]