HSMAI Foundation Report: Transforming Sales Coaching with AI – Image Credit Unsplash+    The Role of AI in Sales Coaching The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sales coaching is reshaping the hospitality industry by offering data-driven insights that enhance team performance and coaching quality. According to a Salesforce report, sales teams that utilize AI are […]

American Travelers Maintain Strong Interest in Leisure Trips Despite Financial Caution, According to Future Partners September Update – Image Credit Unsplash+    Despite a slight decline in travel spending sentiment, American travelers continue to show strong interest in leisure trips, with significant enthusiasm for upcoming events like the Route 66 Centennial and the FIFA World Cup. […]

Madrid Hotel Industry Sees Record August Performance Boosted by ESC Congress – Image Credit Unsplash    Madrid’s hotel industry recorded its highest August performance levels, driven by the ESC Congress. Key metrics such as occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room saw significant increases. Madrid’s hotel industry achieved record performance levels […]

International Tourism Up 5% in First Half of 2025 Despite Global Challenges – Image Credit UN Tourism    According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though results were mixed among regions and subregions. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab […]

American Franchise Act Will Spur Hotel Entrepreneurship, AHLA Says    New legislation will bolster the hotel franchise business model, empowering small businesses and supporting some 3 million workers nationwide. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption […]

The busy summer travel season is just about wrapped up, which means the Suite Spot is due for another quarterly check-in with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to get the latest news and developments taking place in the hospitality industry.  AHLA President and CEO Rosanna Maietta joins the Suite Spot to discuss current hotel […]

Byron Bay Hotel and Apartments will become The Sebel Byron Bay – Image Credit Accor    Accor and Elanor Investors Group will rebrand four hotels in Australia, integrating them into Accor’s network by October 2025. Accor and Elanor Investors Group have announced the rebranding of four hotels in Australia as part of a strategic repositioning within […]

AHLA Foundation Bridges Higher Education and Industry Commitment Through Strategic Partnerships with ICHRIE and ACPHA    The AHLA Foundation today announced partnerships with the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) designed to strengthen opportunities for young people seeking professions in the industry. Building […]

Sydney Hotels Report Record Performance in August – Image Credit Unsplash    Sydney hotels achieved record-high average daily rates and revenue per available room in August. Major events, including the Sydney Marathon and British and Irish Lions Tour, significantly boosted hotel occupancy. Sydney’s hotel industry recorded its highest average daily rate (ADR) and […]

Guestroom at the Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    Hotel Indigo has opened a new 136-room hotel in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, marking its 175th property worldwide. Hotel Indigo has officially opened its new property in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown features 136 rooms and is located at 229 […]