Traveler Sentiment Toward the USA: Regional Impacts of Tariffs and What Lies Ahead – By Duane Overgaard – Image Credit DerbySoft    This article uses recent passenger-arrival data, hotel performance metrics, and incoming surveys to trace how tariffs are shifting travel behavior from region to region; how those shifts are reflected in lodging performance; and what […]

Video Content Reigns Supreme in Travel Decisions, Says Expedia Study – Image Credit Expedia    Expedia Group’s recent study highlights the impact of video content on travel booking decisions, revealing that videos are nearly three times more influential than static images. The research also underscores the importance of authenticity, clear narratives, and the integration of human […]

In today’s evolving hotel market, your competitive set (compset) should be your compass—not a leftover list from years past. With margins tighter than ever, profit benchmarking has become essential. Yet many compsets are still optimized only for RevPAR, not for true performance insights.Here are five signs it might be time to reassess your compset—and what […]

HFTP Recognizes Top Chapters in 2025 with Annual Awards – Image Credit HFTP    Each year, HFTP strives to recognize the chapters who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to engage their local members and provide educational and networking opportunities to advance their professional development. The chapters who went above and beyond in 2025 were celebrated at the HFTP 2025 […]

Rendering of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Parramatta, Sydney – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Urban Property Group to open a 217-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Parramatta, scheduled to open in 2029. IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a collaboration with Urban Property Group to develop a new […]

The Hotelier’s Autumn Playbook: 5 Ways to Turn Seasonal Demand Into Direct Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash+    As summer fades and the air turns crisp, autumn offers hotels a chance to reset and refocus before the winter rush. It’s typically a quieter time in travel, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t demand. Families plan weekend […]

Rendering of the Dual-Branded AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel to open Summer 2026 in Dallas – Image Credit Peachtree Group    The U.S. hotel construction landscape is experiencing significant growth, with Dallas emerging as a leader in the sector. The U.S. hotel construction landscape is experiencing significant growth, with Dallas emerging as a leader in the […]

Rendering of the Tempo by Hilton Riyadh Al Narjis – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has announced it has surpassed 100 hotels in operation and development in Saudi Arabia, with a total owner investment of $8 billion. Hilton has reported reaching a significant milestone in its expansion across Saudi Arabia, with more than 100 hotels now […]

Mews Expands AI Capabilities with DataChat Acquisition    Mews has acquired DataChat, a U.S.-based AI company, to advance its development of autonomous systems in the hospitality sector. Mews, a company focusing on operating systems for hospitality and shared spaces, has announced the acquisition of DataChat, an artificial intelligence firm based in the United States. This acquisition […]

IHCL to Develop Taj Hotel in Pondicherry, India – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement to develop a Taj hotel in Pondicherry. The project will be constructed on a greenfield site and is set to expand the company’s presence in the region. The planned Taj Pondicherry will be situated on […]