Michael Grove will analyze the gap between hotel revenue growth and profit margins using global data, sharing strategies to optimize both metrics.
The 2026 Revinate Hospitality Benchmark report is live — with channel-level insights
The report analyzed 2.8 billion emails and 4.3 million calls globally, revealing newsletters achieve 33.6% open rates and cart abandonment campaigns convert at 5-6%.
100 Years of Solitude: AI and Hotel Commercial Optimization
The author draws parallels between García Márquez's novel and how hotels repeatedly face new technology waves, from websites to Google to AI, requiring constant adaptation to remain discoverable.
Elevates Luxury Dining on the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia, with Shiji’s Infrasys POS
Shiji's POS system has been operational since July 2024 on the luxury train route between Bangkok and Singapore, streamlining dining operations.
Travel Industry Applauds Global Entry Reopening, Calls for Immediate Support for TSA Officers
U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.
Hyatt Strengthens All-Inclusive Portfolio in the Dominican Republic with Plans for New Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
The 650-room resort will open in 2029 as part of Hyatt's expansion in Dominican Republic, adding to 150+ all-inclusive properties across the region.
Frasers Hospitality executes multi-market strategic asset enhancement plan to drive sustainable value creation
The $140 million program targets properties in Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore with refurbishments, room additions and sustainability upgrades.
How Geopolitical “Infrastructure Wars” Are Weaponizing Hospitality Tech
Hotels must adopt multi-cloud strategies and offline protocols as tech infrastructure becomes a target in geopolitical conflicts.
Lighthouse launches Review Agent to help independent hotels boost OTA rankings and bookings as AI search reshapes travel discovery
Lighthouse's new tool aggregates reviews from Booking.com and Expedia with AI-powered response automation to help independent hotels improve visibility on search platforms.
How hotels should use AI and a smarter commercial strategy to protect profit margins against rising costs
The article outlines five AI-powered strategies to combat rising operational costs while maintaining revenue growth, from digital concierges to autonomous pricing systems.
