An accountant shares real client examples of hotel accounting disasters, from untrained staff managing books to $42,000 in uncollectable guest receivables needing write-offs.
The Life of a Slipper: Spa & Wellness Form and Function
Using spa slipper selection as a case study, the article demonstrates how micro-decisions in wellness design reveal the critical balance between aesthetics, operations, and profitability.
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026
HVS analysis shows Las Vegas hotel performance shifting from volume-driven to premium experience-focused demand in 2026.
HAMA Europe announces the finalists of the 10th Annual Asset Management Achievement Award 2026
Four nominees include Brookfield's Barcelona Moxy, EQ Hotels' London Novotel, Pygmalion's 9-hotel Spanish portfolio, and Minor Hotels' Amsterdam Avani.
Crafting a Global Boutique Vision Rooted in Japanese Hospitality
For our founder, Yoshitaka Nojiri, hotels have always held a certain magic. From family celebrations to memorable meals, they were places where ordinary moments became extraordinary—both familiar and uniquely memorable.
Cultural Stewardship as a Clear Path for Sustained Hotel Asset Growth
Sustainability is a vital initiative for the entire travel industry. Right now, as the two of us are editing this article in late August 2025 and going through the example properties at the end, it’s been perhaps the hottest and driest summer to date in Toronto. Anomalous weather patterns like...
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 27 February 2026
The newsletter covers five major hotel transactions across Asia Pacific totaling over USD200 million, including conversions and REIT acquisitions.
Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio
Aven Hospitality integrates Protect Group's Refund Protect into its booking engine, allowing hotels to offer optional refundable upgrades at checkout.
When Hotels Become Destinations: The Power of History in the Experience Economy
The author argues that historic hotels create competitive advantage by offering authentic narratives and cultural connections that transform guests beyond traditional service delivery.
The booking was made. The guest never arrived. Nobody noticed
Elektraweb integrates Fikäfi's payment system to help 5,000+ hotels recover lost bookings from payment failures, claiming two shadow guests exist for every completed booking.
