Lodging Stock Market Volatility in the Wake of Trump-Era Tariffs

Stock market volatility is both normal and expected. Anyone who has analyzed stock prices or attended a trading course knows this well. A wide range of factors can influence market prices: company-specific events like appointing a new CEO, publishing annual reports, or issuing corporate announcements; economic factors such as inflation, interest rate shifts, and changes in monetary policy; and political developments including leadership transitions, new legislation, and (geo)political instability.

Room Mate Hotels expands in Italy with new opening in Rome

Room Mate Hotels continues to expand its presence across Europe with the recent opening of the Room Mate Collection Mia in Rome. The new property, a redesign of the former Capo d’Africa hotel, is set to enhance the city’s offering with its distinct approach to comfort and design.

JW Marriott Algarve Palmares Hotel & Spa to open in Lagos, Portugal in 2028

JW Marriott has announced plans to open its first property in Portugal, the JW Marriott Algarve Palmares Hotel & Spa, which is set to welcome guests in early 2028. Located within the Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort in Lagos, the new hotel will offer 172 luxury rooms and suites with sea views, as well as 133 JW Marriott-branded residences.

Travelodge opens new hotel in Chiswick, London

Travelodge has opened a new 113-room hotel in Chiswick, West London, designed to serve both business and leisure travelers. The new London Chiswick Travelodge is located near several key local attractions and transport links, offering access to the city’s amenities.

Ways to Help Employees Manage Their Stress

Stress can lead to various physiological and mental strains, resulting in decreased work efficiency, increased absenteeism and voluntary turnover – which ultimately impact guest satisfaction and profitability. Thus, it is essential to maintain employees’ well-being and help them manage their stress. Some organizations even have the job position of chief wellness officer to manage staff’s mental health.

Novotel’s Momentum: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Impact and Sustainability

As the founding brand of Accor, Novotel has been at the forefront of hospitality innovation for more than half a century. Today, with 600 hotels in 68 countries and a strong global pipeline, Novotel remains a driving force for Accor, demonstrating high profitability and visibility, leading through innovation, sustainability and positive impact. Novotel remains at the forefront of hospitality, shaping the future while maintaining its core values, crafting unique experiences – such as the newly launched Novotel Legendary Rooms worldwide offering guests an immersive PSG experience like never before – serving both business travelers and families eager to share quality moments while contributing to the health of our planet.

Pedagogical Peer Coaching: Elevating Teaching & Learning Practices

Pedagogical Peer Coaching (PPC) is a powerful tool for faculty development that offers educators a confidential and supportive space to refine their teaching practices. Through course observations, collaborative discussions and faculty-led learning communities, PPC is a source of continuous improvement without the pressure of formal evaluation or hierarchy. Thanks to fresh perspectives and targeted feedback, this collaborative peer coaching system should be seen as a major asset for steering effective teaching and learning experiences.

Smarter Reviews, Happier Guests: Unlocking the Power of AI

In an industry where guest satisfaction and efficiency are critical to success, HM Hotels successfully integrated Shiji’s groundbreaking AI-powered functionality, Reviewpro Reputation to respond to guest reviews. This marked a significant milestone in AI-driven guest engagement, setting a new benchmark for the hospitality sector.

Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Secret That Hotel Brands Don’t Know

What hotel brands don’t know is that they can create great financial bench strength in their hotels and their owners will pay 100% of the cost. Brands also don’t know that they can create this bench strength with resources that are readily available. Lastly, brands don’t know that their non-financial managers are literally dying to get these financial skills and abilities now and they want to apply them.