Among major markets, Ottawa-Gatineau recorded the largest occupancy increase, up 6.5% to 74.4%. – Image Credit Unsplash    Canada’s hotel industry achieves its highest occupancy level since August 2019, driven by major events and increased travel demand. Manitoba leads with significant gains in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, while Quebec sees a slight dip in […]

Image Credit SHaDPitch    When it comes to convincing investors, passion helps – but data seals the deal. That’s why SHaDPitch, the trailblazing pitch competition by She Has A Deal designed for aspiring women hotel owners, partnered with HotStats to arm participants with full-profit-and-loss benchmarking insights.  “We used HotStats to benchmark the operational performance of our subject […]

Hotels Leverage Guest Data to Enhance Experiential Travel Offerings – Image Credit CoStar    In the evolving landscape of hospitality, hotels are increasingly focusing on delivering unique experiences to their guests. This trend, known as experiential travel, emphasizes personalized offerings that cater to the specific interests and preferences of each guest. By harnessing guest data, hotels […]

Hospitality and Real Estate Explained: A Guide to Assets, Trends, and Investment Opportunities – By Emma NÄPÄNKANGAS – Image Credit Unsplash    On the global property market, hospitality real estate stands out as one of the most multifaceted segments. Hospitality assets sit at the intersection of real estate, service, and consumer culture, as in addition to […]

IHCL to Redevelop Chotelal Ki Ghat in Kolkata – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, to redevelop Chotelal Ki Ghat, a heritage site on the Hooghly Riverfront. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced a collaboration with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, for the redevelopment of […]

Guillermo Varela – Image Credit Ritz-Carlton    Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has announced the appointment of Guillermo Varela as General Manager. The resort is scheduled to open in Winter 2025. It will be located within the 800-acre private community of Nauka, situated between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. This […]

Rico Picenoni – Image Credit Langham    Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Rico Picenoni as the Global Head of Residential to enhance its design, branding, and operation of private homes. Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has announced the appointment of Rico Picenoni as the Global Head of Residential. This newly created position is intended to strengthen the […]

A Legal Guide to Worksite Immigration Compliance in an Evolving Landscape – Image Credit Unsplash    As immigration enforcement priorities continue to shift, workplace inspections and audits are on the rise in 2025. Construction sites, hotels, farms, and restaurants are among the industries most frequently impacted. This legal guide offers a timely overview of what businesses […]

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has released a new industry resource, Ancillary Revenue Strategy Playbook: Going Beyond Room Revenue, designed to help hotel professionals drive revenue growth through creative, non-room income streams. The guide covers real world examples of successful revenue generating initiatives, along with strategic considerations and performance metrics to inform […]

Fall Travel Trends: How to Score the Best Hotel and Flight Deals This Season – Image Credit Expedia    Key Dates for Savings: September 29 and October 27 offer the lowest domestic flight fares, while October 26 and November 24 are best for international deals. For hotel stays, September 1 and November 16 are the […]