Shifting Ground: The new landscape of hotel performance. Across the hospitality industry, the data reveals a subtle yet telling shift. A divide appears to be emerging between luxury and midscale hotels, while budget properties remain largely steady. Luxury Hotels. Continue to inch ahead, driven by travelers who have the financial freedom to seek elevated experiences, personalized service Continue Reading about Shifting Ground: The new landscape of hotel performance
Segment-Specific Trends (Extended Stay, etc.)
AAA: Seattle Remains Among Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations
AAA: Seattle Remains Among Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations According to AAA booking data, Seattle, Orlando, and New York are the three most popular cities over Labor Day weekend, and flights, hotels, and car rentals are cheaper compared to last year. “Labor Day caps off summer travel and provides one final holiday weekend before the fall routine begins,” said Stacey Barber, vice Continue Reading about AAA: Seattle Remains Among Top Labor Day Weekend Destinations
HM on Location: Talking extended-stay challenges, opportunities at ExStay D.C. Workshop
HM on Location: Talking extended-stay challenges, opportunities at ExStay D.C. Workshop In late July, the Extended Stay Lodging Association—a membership-based non-profit association for owners and operators of extended-stay hotels—and Kalibri Labs, hosted the ExStay D.C. Workshop at the Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport. The one-day event brought representatives from hotel brands, Continue Reading about HM on Location: Talking extended-stay challenges, opportunities at ExStay D.C. Workshop
Hotel Guest Satisfaction Rises Despite Higher Hotel Room Prices in 2025
Hotel guest satisfaction rises despite higher room rates: J.D. Power Despite record-high room rates, hotel guests across all segments report higher satisfaction and an improved sense of value, according to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study. The study, released today, found that satisfaction has grown due to better guest room conditions, Continue Reading about Hotel Guest Satisfaction Rises Despite Higher Hotel Room Prices in 2025
