U.S. Hotel Owners Face Record Insurance Costs Amid RevPAR Recovery After years of pandemic-driven disruption, RevPAR has largely returned to pre-2020 levels across many US hotel markets, particularly those with strong leisure demand. This metric increased by 1.8 percent last year, with CoStar noting it reached $99.94. On top of this, CBRE projects a 2 percent growth in RevPAR for 2025, Continue Reading about Rising Hotel Insurance Costs Threaten Profits & Growth
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HM on Location: U.S. hotel industry counts reasons to be cheerful amid noise
U.S. Hotel Industry Finds Reasons for Optimism Amid Market Uncertainty and Industry Noise Faced with rising costs, tariffs, labor issues, insurance, deferred maintenance, and accelerating technology, hotel leaders must find ways to tackle this “challenging time of great uncertainty,” according to Rosanna Maietta, president and CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association. Speaking Continue Reading about HM on Location: U.S. hotel industry counts reasons to be cheerful amid noise
Losing Hotel Bookings? Increase Direct Reservations with Strategic Hospitality Marketing & SEO Insights
Losing Hotel Bookings? Increase Direct Reservations with Strategic Hospitality Marketing & SEO Insights In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, hotels face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—in attracting and converting guests. While a lost booking might seem like a setback at first glance, it can also provide crucial clues into guest behavior and market trends. By diving Continue Reading about Losing Hotel Bookings? Increase Direct Reservations with Strategic Hospitality Marketing & SEO Insights
45.1 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day 2025, Setting New Record
Memorial Day Travel 2025 Expected to Break Records With 45.1 Million Travelers AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record. The previous record Continue Reading about 45.1 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day 2025, Setting New Record
How to Maximize Hotel Revenue by Repurposing Unused Space
How to Maximize Hotel Revenue by Repurposing Unused Space Though room bookings account for the majority of an average hotel’s revenue, many hotels rely on revenue from other sources, including food and beverage, parking, events and more. This is especially important in an era when building costs are significantly higher than they were even five years ago, and labor costs have not come down. Continue Reading about How to Maximize Hotel Revenue by Repurposing Unused Space
PIP strategies: Planning your property’s glow-up
Hotel Renovations & PIPs: Driving Guest Satisfaction, Employee Retention, and Long-Term Profitability It’s not enough for a hotel or hotel group to repaint the walls and change carpeting and light fixtures in guest rooms and swap out color schemes and seating in public areas. Glossy travel magazines and travel-focused “lifestyle” television have shaped the expectations of travelers for Continue Reading about PIP strategies: Planning your property’s glow-up
Events & Meetings Drive Hotelier Confidence in Group Demand Recovery
Major Markets Fuel Group Demand Growth While Infrastructure Projects Boost Economy & Midscale Hotel Brands U.S. hoteliers are forecasting higher group sales for 2025. Demand growth from the tech, medical and healthcare industries are driving larger bookings at resorts and upscale properties while construction and infrastructure activity spurs more group business at Continue Reading about Events & Meetings Drive Hotelier Confidence in Group Demand Recovery
Hotel Financing in 2025: Banks vs. Private Lenders Explained
Banks vs Private Lenders for Hospitality Financing: Key Differences Explained The hospitality industry’s recovery from recent global challenges has reshaped financing needs. Hotels now seek capital not just for traditional expansions, but also for technological upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and operational enhancements. This shift demands a nuanced understanding of both Continue Reading about Hotel Financing in 2025: Banks vs. Private Lenders Explained
