IHG to Expand Bengaluru Portfolio with Dual Hotel Signing – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to develop two new hotels in Bengaluru, adding over 420 rooms to its portfolio by early 2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Hotel Chetan […]

HomeTowne Studios Salem, Oregon – Image Credit CoStar Group, Inc.    HomeTowne Studios Salem is being offered to investors as a 129-key economy extended stay property, positioned near the Oregon State Capitol with strong employer demand, adaptive reuse potential, and portfolio flexibility. Hotel Overview HomeTowne Studios Salem is a 129-key, economy extended stay hotel with an […]

European Hotel Industry Sees Mixed RevPAR Trends in June 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    The European hotel industry experienced varied RevPAR trends in June 2025, with notable declines in Germany and the UK, while France and Eastern European markets showed growth. As reported by HSMAI Europe and MKG, the European hotel industry showed mixed performance […]

Booking.com just paid 9.5 million dollars to settle a price display lawsuit in Texas. Learn how to maintain compliance in your displayed prices with these tips from Triptease. The introduction of new “Junk Fee” regulations by the US Federal Trade Commission in May 2025 created a stir in the hospitality industry, with hotels in the […]

Premier Inn to Open New Hotel at Edinburgh Airport in 2028 – Image Credit Whitbread    Edinburgh City Council has granted planning permission for a new Premier Inn hotel near Edinburgh Airport, set to open in 2028. The project, a collaboration between Whitbread plc and Riverstone Hotels Ltd., will be located on Eastfield Road, near the […]

European Hotels Experience Mixed Performance in July 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    European hotels reported a mixed performance in July 2025, with occupancy rates slightly increasing but a decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to the same period in 2024. As reported by HSMAI Europe and MKG, in July 2025, European hotels faced […]

Are North American Consumers Changing How They Travel? – By Jonathan Gough – Image Credit Lighthouse    North American travelers are changing how they vacation, and it’s not because they’ve lost their wanderlust. Amid an uncertain economy, new data from Lighthouse reveals that consumers are simply adopting a more strategic, cautious, and spontaneous approach to travel. […]

National Hotel Employee Day Celebrates Millions of Workers – Image Credit AHLA    More than two million hotel employees pursue the American dream every day through positions in hotels throughout the country. On September 1, we honor them with National Hotel Employee Day, recognizing the vital role they play in an industry essential to the U.S. […]

STR Weekly Insights: U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Continued RevPAR Challenges; Global Markets Show Resilience – Image Credit CoStar    Overview of U.S. Hotel Industry Performance In the week ending August 23, 2025, the U.S. hotel industry experienced a 1.3% decrease in revenue per available room (RevPAR), marking the third consecutive week of decline and the tenth […]

HomeTowne Studios Eugene-Springfield, Oregon – Image Credit Crystal Investment Property    HomeTowne Studios Eugene-Springfield is being offered to investors as a 127-key economy extended stay property, positioned near the University of Oregon with strong demand drivers and adaptive reuse potential. Hotel Overview HomeTowne Studios Eugene-Springfield is a 127-key, economy extended stay hotel with an exterior corridor […]