5 things to know for Aug. 29
Today's headlines: UK court allows asylum seekers to stay at Epping hotel; PCE index grew 2.9% in July; Calendar shifts will pose challenge for US hoteliers; California prison may become luxury resort again; Trump eyes further tariffs
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5 things to know for Aug. 28
Today's headlines: UK aims to halve time asylum seekers stay in hotels; Wealthy Americans plan trips to Europe to avoid tariffs; Langham Hotels returns to Europe; Eurozone economic outlook dims; US weekly jobless claims decrease by 5,000
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5 things to know for Aug. 27
Today's headlines: Braemar starts sales process; Hawaiian hotel workers win tipping lawsuit; Host exec talks hotel hurricane resiliency; Trump puts 50% tariff on India into effect; US consumer confidence dips in August
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As guests prioritize experiences, hotel food-and-beverage experts advise knowing market needs
Upper-upscale, luxury properties drive revenues
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Hotel guests today are spending more on food and beverage than they were before the pandemic, even when adjusting for inflation, creating an opportunity for ...
5 things to know for Aug. 26
Today's headlines: Irish developer wins £700 million claim over London hotels; Trump attempts to fire Fed governor; Insights into the Fed's interest rate decisions; Arizona dust storm disrupts travel; UK sees jump in food price inflation
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5 things to know for Aug. 25
Today's headlines: UK to phase out hotels in asylum system reform; Chinese real estate firm Evergrande delisted; What geopolitical uncertainty could mean for US hotels; Immigration drop changes US labor picture; Closed Mirage resort to auction off iconic items
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US hoteliers have had 'a very different summer'
'Tell Me More' hosts answer questions live at Hotel Data Conference
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — With a less than sunny outlook for the remainder of 2025, attendees of this year’s Hotel Data Conference wanted some insights and answers. They wanted someon...
With AI, maybe trust but definitely verify
There's a difference in being right and sounding right
I will start out by admitting my biases here.
Experts share best practices for hotel design that promote flexibility, timelessness
Designers should understand how guests use the rooms, experts say
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The creative process for designing a hotel and the spaces inside draws on a wide variety of factors to balance the wants and needs of both guests and hotelie...
The new landscape of understanding current hotel demand patterns
Experts advise embracing AI, investing in 'top of funnel'
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Guest booking behaviors are no longer what they used to be. Pandemic- and recovery-era patterns have merged with current economic trends to make a revenue ma...
Hotel industry leaders present rocky but optimistic outlook for rest of 2025
Signs point to a tough third quarter but a brighter end to year
After a challenging second quarter, it's only natural to want to look ahead — to both put tough times in the rearview mirror and find reasons for optimism.
Renovations cause drag on RLJ Lodging portfolio performance
CEO expects improvement in fourth quarter from easier comparisons, updated hotels
RLJ Lodging Trust saw revenue per available room decline 2.1% during the second quarter, in line with prior expectations.
Hoteliers prepare to take on a bumpy future
Uncertainty doesn't mean there are no options forward
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The second day of the Hotel Data Conference arrived with an eye on the future. Hoteliers have hope for demand to recover, but they're pairing that with reali...
5 things to know for Aug. 8
Today's headlines: Hoteliers prepare for a bumpy ride; European hotels to sue Booking.com; Tech issues delays more than 1,000 United Airlines flights; US expects $50 billion a month from tariffs; US weekly jobless claims tick up by 7,000
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Apple REIT execs encouraged by improving consumer sentiment
Company lowers full-year 2025 earnings outlook
Despite a challenging second quarter and lowered full-year outlook, executives at Apple Hospitality REIT see signs that hotel performance could improve through remainder of the yea...
Summit's demand outlook stabilizes after weaker second quarter
Hotel REIT CEO expects incremental improvements through August, September
Tough year-over-year comparisons and price sensitivity among certain segments of guests tempered Summit Hotel Properties’ second-quarter performance.
International hotel performance buffers Marriott against weaker US, Canada numbers
Company executives lowered full-year guidance despite second-quarter beat
Marriott International’s financial results for the second quarter beat its previous estimates despite economic uncertainty. Even so, executives tempered the company's full-year rev...
5 things to know for Aug. 1
Today's headlines: Markets react to new US tariff announcement; US consumer spending, inflation rose in June; Leisure demand, Maui recovery help drive Host’s second-quarter performance; Latest US employment numbers show mixed results; Norwegian Cruise Line reports record advance ticket sales
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Leisure demand, higher rates drive performance for Host Hotels
CEO points to ongoing recovery in Maui
While an ongoing concern for the U.S. hotel industry at large continues, leisure demand from its Maui resorts helped drive strong performance at Host Hotels & Resorts’ properties d...
MGM Resorts CEO points to improved Las Vegas outlook in 2026
Market is 'fundamentally sound' despite recent concerns
Despite recent choppiness in the market, “Las Vegas remains fundamentally solid,” MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in the company’s recent earnings ...