Q1 2025 P&L Snapshot: What U.S. Hotels Are Really Telling Us – Image Credit Populus Hotels    The first quarter of 2025 painted a relatively stable picture for U.S. hotels. Revenue crept up, gross operating profit margins remained intact, and costs, particularly labor—appeared manageable. But under this surface-level steadiness lies a more nuanced story, one marked […]

Peggy’s Cove, N.S. – Image Credit Unsplash    The Conference Board of Canada predicts a potential $8.8 billion boost to Canada’s domestic tourism due to decreased travel to the U.S. amid trade tensions. Political and economic conflicts, including a tariff dispute initiated by the U.S., have spurred a “Buy Canadian” movement, influencing travel decisions […]

Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, the first Secrets Resorts & Spas property in St. Lucia, expanding its Inclusive Collection. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, a new adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on […]

Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Conquering Complaints, CONFIDENTLY – Image Credit Kennedy Training Network    Sponsored By Travel Outlook and Track Hospitality Software  Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, June 20, at Noon EDT. REGISTER HERE This webcast will be of […]

The Surprising Ways Your Company Can Be Liable for Human Trafficking – Image Credit Pexels    The phrase alone – human trafficking – is enough to stir outrage, discomfort, or disbelief. What many employers may not realize, however, is that you do not have to be a “trafficker” to be held liable for trafficking. Companies across industries, from […]

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Cape Town is witnessing substantial growth in its hospitality and real estate industries. This development is enhancing the city’s reputation as a top destination for tourism and investment in Africa. Due to this economic upswing, the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa), […]

The Hospitality Show Opens Registration for 2025 Event, Unveils New Features to Help Hotels Drive Profitability – Image Credit AHLA    With new features and additions to conference programming, The Hospitality Show 2025 is expected to further its reputation as an invaluable resource for the industry, bringing the world’s top decision makers in hospitality technology and […]

U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Slower Growth Through 2026, New Forecast Shows – Image Credit Unsplash    CoStar and Tourism Economics have revised their growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry downward through 2026, citing underperformance in Q1 and ongoing macroeconomic concerns. Despite the slowdown, industry leaders anticipate continued growth in specific segments like business […]

Zélia Halkidiki – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Zélia Halkidiki, its first Destination by Hyatt branded property in Greece, located in the northern region of the country. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Zélia Halkidiki on June 1, 2025. This marks the first Destination by Hyatt property in Greece, expanding the […]

Top 5 Proven Hotel Marketing Tactics to Boost Bookings – By Daniel Foreman – Image Credit Lighthouse    Unfortunately, hotels don’t just sell themselves. While it would be nice to sit back and watch the reservations roll in, the reality is much different. To consistently win bookings you need to put in consistent effort to make […]