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The U.S. hospitality market remains as dynamic as ever. As 2025 draws near, here are some of the key trends we are monitoring closely:

At COP29 in Baku, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Chompan Kulnides, Chief Sustainability Officer at Minor International PCL and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss Minor International’s sustainability strategy. As one of the largest hospitality and restaurant companies in the Asia Pacific Region, Minor International signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. Ms. Kulnides explains why signing a declaration plays an important part in demonstrating commitment to action. This was also highlighted earlier during the day by the many signatories of the Baku Declaration on Enhance Climate Action in Tourism. Legrand and Kulnides discussed human and natural capital, carrots and sticks in sustainability, as well as reporting and compliance. This is a packed 20-minute discussion to underscore the necessity of embedding sustainable practices at the core of business strategies for lasti…

For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, with a First Ministerial Meeting dedicated to positioning tourism policy to support national climate goals. In Baku, public and private sector leaders recognized the significant impact of climate change on the tourism sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At the same time, they emphasized tourism’s potential to actively foster climate adaptation and regeneration strategies. Over 700 stakeholders participated in the Tourism Day events.

When it comes to boosting bookings, hoteliers like you are on the lookout for new opportunities to stand out and capture guest attention. People around the world are familiar with the discounts available on Black Friday, but a newer trend that’s making waves in North America is Travel Tuesday, and it might be time for European players to take note.

By keeping a close eye on your pickup and your pace. We sat down with three Revenue Management experts, Virginia McShane, Joshua Clem, and Hudson Wood, to get some tips and tricks for tracking pickup and pace, communicating with other departments, and staying flexible in a dynamic market.

STR’s global “bubble chart” update for the four weeks ending 9 November 2024 shows 84% of global markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), a gain of seven percentage points from last month’s update (77%).

Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent. From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

The next decade promises exciting advancements for hoteliers looking to create amazing guest experiences. From artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality to deep data integration for hyper-personalization, there’s a lot for lodging businesses and guests to look forward to in the coming years.

Today, there is undeniable pressure on hotels to go beyond the traditional norms of hospitality, creating more personalized and uniquely memorable experiences for every guest. This is not just to stay relevant; it is an essential part of hospitality in the digital age. Technology has transformed how guests interact with hotels and its crucial the hospitality industry continues to evolve.

In some ways, the guiding principles of the hospitality industry have remained unchanged for decades; provide a high-quality room at a target price, in the best possible location, all underpinned by great customer service.