Hotel Food and Beverage – A Bright Spot in 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash+    U.S. hoteliers are struggling to increase revenues in 2025, as rooms revenue (the largest source of revenue for hotels) increased by just 0.8% during the first half of the year, according to CBRE’s August 2025 edition of Hotel Horizons®. Given the […]

10 Best Booking Software Solutions for Small Hotel Success – Image Credit Unsplash+    Managing multiple channels, avoiding overbookings and keeping rates up to date can quickly overwhelm small hotels. Your staff will often spend hours on manual updates, leaving little time for guest service, while revenue can be lost due to errors or inefficient pricing. […]

UN Tourism and UTM Highlight Meetings and Events As Drivers for Local Development – Image Credit UN Tourism    UN Tourism’s Asia-Pacific Member States met to boost capacity and explore how meetings and events can drive sustainable economic, social, and cultural growth The 17th UTM-UN Tourism Training Programme organized by Macao University of Tourism (UTM) in […]

AI Upends the Online Travel Search Business; Gatekeepers are Moving Closer to the Transaction – Image Credit Unsplash+    By HNR News Staff Reporter Artificial intelligence is reshaping how travelers discover and book trips, posing a threat to the search-driven business model that has fueled growth at online travel agencies such as Expedia and Booking.com. Google’s […]

Kaaren Hamilton – Image Credit Choice Hotels    Choice Hotels International has appointed Kaaren Hamilton as Vice President of Global Sales, effective immediately. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has announced the appointment of Kaaren Hamilton as Vice President of Global Sales. Hamilton will report directly to Raul Ramirez, the Chief Segment and International Operations Officer. In her […]

San Francisco emerged as a standout performer, recording the highest increases in all three key metrics – Image Credit Unsplash    San Francisco leads with significant gains in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, showcasing resilience in the hotel market. Tampa and New Orleans face notable declines due to past events and high-profile comparisons. The […]

Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Hotel Sales Presentation Skills for Remote Buyers – Image Credit Kennedy Training Network    Sponsored By Travel Outlook and Track Hospitality Software  Register your team and participate live, or view the recording of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Noon EST. REGISTER HERE This […]

Jessica Martino – Image Credit Auberge Resorts Collection    Auberge Collection has appointed Jessica Martino Enan as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its global commercial strategy. Auberge Collection has announced the appointment of Jessica Martino Enan as its Chief Commercial Officer. In her new role, Enan will oversee the company’s global commercial operations, which include marketing, […]

Image Credit Gurney’s Resorts    Gurney’s Resorts has acquired The Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, with plans to renovate and reopen it as Gurney’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa by Spring 2027. Gurney’s Resorts has announced its expansion to the West Coast with the acquisition of The Beach Retreat and Lodge located in […]

Colliers Q3 2025 Canadian Hotel Investment Report – Image Credit Colliers    Canadian hotel investment volume reached $1.88 billion through Q3, up over 14% year-over-year with the closing of several marquee transactions. Highlights: Q3 saw nearly $800 million of hotels transact across the country, supported by ample capital availability and a backdrop of resilient operating […]