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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

AI systems can process geopolitical signals, energy markets, and supply chain data to help hotels adapt quickly to global disruptions and maintain operational resilience.

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

OpenAI's decision to scale back direct booking in ChatGPT benefits Booking.com by keeping AI platforms in discovery rather than transaction completion.