The perception of the upstart AirBnb host nabbing lucrative would-be hotel guests, and destabilizing the fragile travel ecosystem has been with us since the platform burst onto the scene in 2008.
Evergreen Content and the Long-Term ROI of Hotel Marketing
In hospitality marketing, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of constant campaigns. You have seasonal promotions, last-minute offers, and time-sensitive announcements that disappear as quickly as they launch. While these efforts play an important role, they often come at the expense of building something more durable.
What you shouldn’t automate might matter more
One of the most helpful ways to define automation is by looking at what shouldn’t be automated.
Canada hotels post record-setting performance in 2025
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest annual top-line performance on record, according to full-year 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.
Ashes Tour fuels significant gains in Australia’s hotel performance
Five key Australian markets observed a jump in hotel performance for the Men’s Ashes series, according to data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
PATA Signs MoU with Phuket Hotels Association to Support Responsible Growth in Hospitality Sector
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) brokers a new partnership agreement with the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), a nonprofit organisation representing a diverse range of hotels across the island of Phuket, southern Thailand.
Nominations Open for the 2026 ALIS CALA Rising Star Award to be presented at ALIS CALA
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and The BHN Group have opened nominations for the prestigious ALIS CALA Rising Star Award (formerly Rising Star Award – Caribbean) to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA), a merger of the former CHRIS and...
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Young Leader Award at Questex’s IHIF EMEA
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) is now accepting nominations for the Young Leader Award to be presented at Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum Europe, Middle East, and Asia (IHIF EMEA) in Berlin, Germany 23 – 25 March 2026.
My Place and Opwest Partners Open Third Extended-Stay Hotel in Three Years
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Phoenix East/Mesa, AZ in the fast-growing market of Mesa, AZ. This marks the third My Place Hotel in as many years developed by Phoenix-based Opwest Partners in collaboration with Tucson-based Iridius Capital.
Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley
Starwood Hotels, the sustainable hotel management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, set on the pristine shores of Fifth Lake in New York’s Ulster County. This upcoming development will be a significant addition to 1 Hotels, the...