Tuesday brought geopolitical shocks and market milestones. Oil prices hit $110 per barrel as US-Israel-Iran conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global recession through energy and shipping disruptions. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro posted record Carnival performance with February RevPAR...
World’s Leading Hotel Guestroom Tablet Platform Launches HCN Commerce Media Network
HCN's new advertising model covers tablet costs through revenue sharing, expanding from luxury to all hotel segments with 90%+ guest engagement rates.
How to conduct an effective hotel displacement analysis
The guide explains how to calculate whether accepting guaranteed group bookings or holding rooms for higher-yielding individual guests will generate more revenue.
Charlestowne Hotels Expands National Footprint with Impactful Development Pipeline
Charlestowne Hotels announced eight development projects opening through 2028, including adaptive reuse properties in Santa Fe and Milwaukee, plus Tribute Portfolio hotels in Mississippi and Utah.
Winning the Modern Traveler and Hotelier Beyond the Lobby
Industry leaders at ITB Berlin discuss moving from traditional front desk operations to mobile-first hospitality that follows guests throughout their journey.
Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
February 2026 RevPAR hit BRL 1,050.78, up 48% year-over-year, with peak Sunday performance reaching BRL 2,491.14 RevPAR and 93.7% occupancy.
Corinthia Hotels, ShiLong Industry Co and Geminus Group Announce Partnership to Launch Corinthia in Chengdu
The 150-room luxury hotel will anchor a 225m mixed-use tower in Chengdu's high-tech district, opening in 2032 with RMB 4.0 billion total investment.
PATA Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees
Andrew Jones named Chair as the Foundation resumes operations after COVID hiatus, having donated over $1.3 million across 38 destinations since 1984.
Enseo Begins a New Chapter as the Preeminent Technology for Modern Hospitality
The 26-year-old company expanded beyond entertainment to include WiFi, marketing, and monitoring through one platform.
Inside the Coliving Business Model
The USD 7-8 billion global coliving market bundles housing with services and community, targeting young professionals in expensive cities with 15-20% annual growth projected through 2030.