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For hoteliers, balancing group and transient bookings is a constant challenge. Both segments offer unique advantages and play crucial roles in a hotel’s revenue strategy.

One of the most overlooked skills in getting a project over the finish line is not listing everything that needs to be done but deciding what will not get done. It’s easy to make an endless to-do list and allocate more resources in the hope that everything will magically fall into place. It rarely does.

American Express Travel’s 2025 Global Travel Trends report is here! Rooted in global survey data, the report is your inside look at what is driving booking decisions right now.

The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. Mergers and acquisitions abound, shining a spotlight on the increasing role of hotel management groups centralizing and automating operations. With an influx of new technology aimed at increasing efficiency, hoteliers are facing a critical question: How do we navigate system fragmentation, choose the right tech partners, and ensure our business remains competitive in an increasingly complex environment?

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara Çankaya, a sophisticated property in the heart of Türkiye’s capital. Located in Çankaya, the hotel offers modern elegance and seamless access to Ankara’s key attractions, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. Strengthening its presence in the Turkish market, this opening aligns with the Group’s commitment to reaching 100 hotels in Türkiye by 2030.

In 2025, social media isn’t just a tool—it’s one of the main pillars of a hotel’s marketing strategy. Worldwide, 35% of travellers now use platforms like Instagram and TikTok for inspiration. With over 80% of people active on social media, your hotel’s digital presence can make or break your bookings. The numbers don’t lie—hotels leveraging social platforms see up to 20% more direct bookings each year. Yet, the competition is fierce, and attention spans are razor-thin. How do you hook travellers scrolling at lightning speed? How do you turn a double-tap into a confirmed stay

The best hospitality experiences don’t just happen – they’re designed. And increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a central role in shaping the way hotels anticipate and meet guest expectations.

As global tourism rebounds, Italy stands out as one of the most attractive hospitality investment markets in Europe, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and ADR growth. Unlike Spain, where investment is spread across resort-heavy markets, and France, where high barriers to entry limit new projects, Italy offers a diverse range of opportunities from luxury city hotels in Rome and Milan to ultra-exclusive resorts in emerging destinations like Taormina and Lake Como.

This article provides an overview of capitalization rates and rooms revenue multipliers, as well as a summary of recent trends for these metrics and their role in the valuation of limited-service hotels. U.S. Hotel Appraisals and HVS continually track capitalization rates and rooms revenue multipliers for limited-service assets on which we consult.

Let me paint you a picture of a typical modern restaurant experience. You and your family sidle up to the hostess stand. Instead of greeting you warmly, the greeter holds up an index finger, telling you to wait. They are busy on the phone, coordinating a DoorDash delivery.