New Orleans reported the largest decrease in ADR, dropping by 11.6% to $139.37, alongside a 22.4% decline in RevPAR, which reached $75.27. – Image Credit Unsplash    The U.S. hotel industry experienced a decrease in occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room compared to the previous year. Houston and New Orleans were […]

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TPG AG and Hanison Sells The Connaught for HKD410 Million in Hong Kong – Image Credit Connaught Hotel – Image Credit Barceló Hotels    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Star Asia REIT Acquires Two Hotels as Part of Portfolio Rebalancing Strategy, Japan Star Asia Investment Corporation (“SAR”), a Japan-based Real Estate Investment […]

Toronto, which hosted the Oasis Tour in late August, posted the highest ADR lift (+8.1% to CAD281.46). – Image Credit Unsplash+    Canada’s hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) surpassed CAD200 for the first time in August 2025, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s hospitality sector. British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador were […]

Baymont by Wyndham Snyder, TX – Image Credit Wyndham    Baymont by Wyndham Snyder in Texas is set for auction, offering a strategic investment opportunity in a high-demand hospitality market. The Baymont by Wyndham Snyder, located at 1005 E US Highway 180 in Snyder, Texas, is up for auction. This limited-service hotel, built in 2009, features […]

7 Winning Strategies to Combat Rate Disparity and Boost Your Hotel Website Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash    There’s a silent, profit-draining saboteur in the hotel industry, and it lurks in plain sight. You’ve poured time, effort, and budget into crafting a captivating hotel website – a digital shop window designed to inspire desire and facilitate […]

Lobby at the Gunter Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio has reopened following a $57 million renovation, featuring updated guest rooms, a recording studio, and new dining options. The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio, has reopened after a $57 million renovation. Originally opened […]

Marriott Bonvoy has announced the introduction of Keysakes, a series of collectible hotel keycards designed in collaboration with actor Adam Devine and six global artists. – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott Bonvoy has launched a series of collectible NFL-themed keycards called Keysakes, in collaboration with actor Adam Devine and several artists, as part of its […]

Beyond ‘Wow,” ‘Unreasonable,” and ‘Outrageous: Train Your Team To Deliver Ordinarily Extraordinary Guest Service – Image Credit Shutterstock/Doug Kennedy    As a conference speaker and hotel trainer, I’m always interested whenever I see the title of an article, book, or blog post that has anything to do with guest service, hospitality, or customer service in general. […]

Your Best Training Tool: Using Client Feedback to Coach Your Event Sales, Catering, and Operations Teams – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Tripleseat    The event you’ve been managing at your venue, restaurant, or hotel is over. The last table has been cleared, the final invoice has been sent, and your team is already focused […]