Month: March 2026

The article explains how most hotel websites convert only 2% of visitors, losing guests to OTAs due to decision friction rather than traffic problems.

Scope Three Action ranked major hotel chains on plant-based food policies, with Accor and Radisson leading while most groups lack measurable commitments.

Mabrian data shows Middle East conflict caused security perception to plummet across GCC destinations, with Bahrain dropping 81 points and early signs of demand shifting to Europe and Asia.

National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.

GlobalData projects China's domestic trips will reach 4.08 billion by 2029 while outbound departures hit 176.65 million, driven by youth demand and premium experiences.

So many choices, so little time! How does one decide when everything on the menu looks intriguing, delicious, and unusual?

Sri Lanka's Amba Yaalu Kandalama and Kenya's Nomad Africa won for employing 91 women against cultural norms and implementing comprehensive gender policies respectively.

Minor Hotels signed two NH Collection properties opening in 2030: a 200-key Accra hotel and 145-key Pemba Island resort, marking first West Africa entry.

HVS analysis shows equity yields fell 310 basis points for luxury hotels over the decade while discount rates remained stable, suggesting investor confidence has structurally increased.

The author reflects on working with asset managers over three decades, emphasizing how rising operational costs make NOI more critical than revenue growth.