Budget Season: Understanding Revenue – By Dimitris Mittas and David Ordoñez – Image Credit Unsplash+    Dimitris Mittas, COO, Global Asset Solutions and David Ordoñez, hotel asset manager, Global Asset Solutions, address the importance of productivity in budget preparation Budget season is fast approaching, bringing with it the annual tension between hope, optimism, and hard reality. […]

Image Credit Priceline    Priceline’s 2026 “Where to Next?” report highlights emerging travel trends, emphasizing spontaneity, exploration, and the influence of younger generations on travel decisions. Priceline has released its 2026 “Where to Next?” Travel Trends Report, which outlines significant shifts in travel behaviors and preferences. The report, based on a combination of proprietary data and […]

From Clicks to Conversations: Sabre’s New Whitepaper Unveils the Future of Travel Commerce    Sabre Corporation introduces a whitepaper on agentic AI and conversational commerce, predicting a major transformation in the travel industry. Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider for the global travel industry, has released a new whitepaper titled “Chat As the New Influencer: From […]

U.S. Travel Agencies Report $8.6 Billion in Air Ticket Sales in February 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    September Demand Caps Off Record Third Quarter Sales and Passenger Trips oday, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.7 billion in September 2025 — an 8% year-over-year increase and the highest monthly […]

Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, a new property under its Vignette Collection, offering 162 rooms and villas on Klong Prao Beach in Thailand. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Dinso Resort & […]

San Francisco experienced the most significant growth, with occupancy climbing by 11.8% to reach 80.2% and RevPAR soaring by 24.7% to $183.88. – Image Credit Unsplash    U.S. hotel occupancy dipped slightly, but average daily rates and revenue per available room showed modest increases. San Francisco and New York City led the charge with […]

Cambria Hotel Portland – Pearl District – Image Credit Choice Hotels    The Cambria Hotel Portland – Pearl District has opened, marking the only new hotel launch in Portland for 2025. The Cambria Hotel Portland – Pearl District has officially opened its doors, becoming the only new hotel to launch in Portland this year. Situated on […]

Whitbread Opens New Premier Inn Training Centre in Lincolnshire – Image Credit Whitbread    Whitbread has launched a new Premier Inn training centre in Lincolnshire as part of its Thrive programme to support employment for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Whitbread has expanded its Thrive programme by opening a new Premier Inn training […]

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter – Image Credit Hilton    The DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter is available for sale, offering potential for various uses and investment opportunities. The DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter, a 250-room hotel, is listed for sale. It is located off Interstate-285, near Atlanta’s Perimeter submarket, a major office area in the […]

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cuero, TX – Image Credit HVS    HVS Brokerage & Advisory is currently offering an opportunity to acquire the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Cuero, Texas. This 78-key, limited-service hotel presents a significant investment opportunity, particularly for hands-on investors looking to capitalize on a distressed property priced below replacement cost. […]