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The hotel industry is facing a powerful mix of opportunity and pressure. Hotel guest spending on travel and associated expenses is projected to hit a record $777 billion, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. But costs are rising, staffing remains tight and many traditional revenue streams are feeling the squeeze. So what’s the smartest way forward?

Most hotels rely on OTAs to keep occupancy high, especially in low season. It is a working strategy. But it comes at a price: lost margins, limited control over guest data, and the constant challenge of competing with your own listings.

With €698 million invested, the hotel market has had its 3rd best start to the year, while showing a slight decline compared to a very good Q1 2024 (-4%).

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca, marking the entry of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Mallorca. The opening is a significant milestone for both the Destination by Hyatt portfolio in Europe, and Hyatt’s strategic brand expansion across one of the region’s most popular travel destinations.

Summer brings a welcome surge in travel, with millions of people booking hotels, redeeming loyalty rewards, and flocking to vacation destinations. But as transaction volumes rise, so do fraud risks and many hospitality brands find themselves unprepared for the scale, speed, and sophistication of these attacks.

In an era where climate concerns and rising operational costs dominate the global conversation, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword — it is a core business strategy. For hotels across the globe, going green is both an ethical imperative and an economic one. While the hospitality industry has grappled with the perception that sustainability is expensive, smart resource management proves otherwise – allowing them to reduce waste, lower energy costs, and build long-term resilience. In this context, sustainability is profitability, and resource efficiency is its foundation.

SAii Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive lifestyle hospitality brand under S Hotels & Resorts, proudly announces its official relaunch with a refreshed brand identity that embraces the belief that “Peace of Mind is the Ultimate Luxury.” In this new chapter, SAii evolves beyond just a place to stay —committing to deliver each guest personalised peace-of-mind through heartfelt service, nature-inspired environments, meaningful experiences, and a profound commitment to sustainability.

Scandic is continuing to grow its Scandic Go offering in Finland by establishing a new hotel in Turku. The new centrally located 138-room hotel will strengthen and complement Scandic’s existing offering in the region, which is expected to show strong growth within tourism, business and culture.

The Ascott Limited, a global hospitality operator announced the opening of Citadines Maslak Istanbul, marking a bold stride in the group’s ongoing expansion in the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye region. Strategically located in Istanbul’s bustling Maslak district, home to multinational headquarters, global financial institutions, and vibrant cultural venues, the new property exemplifies the Citadines brand promise of offering the freedom to live and work with flexibility and comfort. This launch further accelerates Citadines’ rapid ascent as Ascott’s fastest-growing brand, with around 200 properties both operating and in the pipeline across over 30 countries to date.

When it comes to your work you’re going to want to have a great set of constraints. Without them, you’re going to float aimlessly through your day and week and wonder why you don’t get the work done or the projects completed. We need to set time limits for the work we do in order to be productive. We need to build these into our teams and their worlds with structure and create a professional environment that’s rich with productivity and a sense of order with the flow. With this structure comes the opportunity to create and this is where we grow.