The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous month but positive comparisons year over year, according to August 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Global Business Travel and Events Costs Moderating in 2024, With Continued Modest Increases in 2025
Global business travel and events prices appear to be moderating following the dramatic increases seen in recent years. The 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization, reveals that...
Post-Olympics Hospitality Insights: Pricing, Trends, and Guest Satisfaction From Paris 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics posed unique challenges and opportunities for the hospitality sector. During a recent webinar moderated by André Baljeu from techtalk.travel, Lighthouse Director of Hospitality Research Blake Reiter and Shiji ReviewPro Product Specialist Bruno Saragat dissected the performance of the Parisian hospitality market. The discussion centred around dynamic...
Radisson RED debuts in Germany with its opening in Berlin
The newly opened Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm welcomes guests with cutting-edge lifestyle design. Following the extensive refurbishment and renovation of an existing hotel, Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm features a progressive design scheme, consisting of contemporary and elegant interiors infused with strong art and design features, perfectly aligned with Radisson RED’s...
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 September
The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 14 September. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.8-14 September 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
ibis launches new GLOBAL brand campaign, ‘go get it’
ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, has launched its new global brand campaign, Go get it, placing people, guests and brands at the heart of the brand’s story.
ibis Launches New Global Brand Campaign, ‘Go Get It’
ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, has launched its new global brand campaign, Go get it, placing people, guests and brands at the heart of the brand’s story.
196+ forum Munich: Five start-ups chosen as finalists for the “Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2024”
196+ forum Munich and Hospitality Pioneers, in cooperation with GIRA, will be presenting the 7th edition of the “Hospitality UPGRADE Award” to start-ups which apply fresh ideas to ensure innovation in the hospitality sector. From planning the hotel property through to the individual guest experience, the focus is on forward-looking...
Creating Neurodiverse-Friendly Spaces in Hospitality
The hospitality industry prides itself on creating welcoming environments for people of all backgrounds. However, what about guests with neurodiverse needs? As awareness grows about the prevalence of neurodiversity—with studies suggesting 15-20% of the global population falls under this umbrella—the industry has a unique challenge in creating inclusive experiences for...
Impact of AI on Hotels: A New Skill Set for the Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and the hospitality sector is no exception.