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The sample of branded full-service hotels in Milan recorded a decrease in profit during the 12 months running to September 2024. The GOP per available room (PAR) decreased by -5.4% due to a 1.7% revenue decrease and a marginal rise in expenses (+0.7%).

Trusted for 25 years, the reliable, highly customizable, and budget-friendly provider of property-management systems for small to mid-size hotels and motels continues to support its growing customers with new tools that improve operations and the guests’ experience.

Lighthouse, the leading commercial intelligence platform for travel and hospitality, today announced the launch of its Integration API as part of the new Lighthouse Developer Solutions suite. This strategic initiative accelerates innovation in the hospitality tech ecosystem by enabling technology providers to build certified integrations while creating new revenue opportunities.

At Meyer Jabara Hotels, associates are empowered to deliver outstanding experiences for guests. It’s not a directive, but rather a choice whereby its people accept personal responsibility for delivering distinctive hospitality and maintaining operational excellence. One of the greatest indicators of a healthy culture is growth from within. Today, MJH President Justin Jabara announces that Senior Vice President of Operations Eric Churchill has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Meyer Jabara Hotels. As part of this newly appointed position, Churchill will oversee portfolio operations to ensure best in class operations and performance for our owners, guests and associates.

Aptech, a leading provider of enterprise accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces the launch of its innovative new accounting solution, PVNG Fixed Asset Management (FAM). Designed to meet the unique needs of hotel organizations, properties and groups, PVNG FAM offers an interactive platform for managing, updating and reporting on assets across one or multiple locations.

If you’ve been working in any B2C industry for the past 10 years, you’ve now heard the term “influencer marketing” (and probably rolled your eyes) more times than you can count. The number of online influencers in every B2C industry, in every corner of the world, has skyrocketed – especially post-COVID, as more people started looking for ways to earn income remotely.

Shiji’s Insights Podcast invited Beatriz Heras, Head of Digital Transformation, Operations, and New ICT Projects at the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH), to join Florencia Cueto and discuss the ongoing digital evolution in hospitality, providing valuable insights into the role of innovation in modern hotel operations.

The Hyatt Centric brand, highlighted by a global portfolio of vibrant hotels with culturally immersive experiences and spaces, celebrates its continued expansion in popular hubs that place guests and World of Hyatt members in the heart of the action so they never miss a moment of adventure. In 2024, the brand saw unprecedented growth, with hotel openings in a few of the world’s most exciting cities, including Cairo, Egypt, Shanghai, China, San José, Costa Rica, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and more.

The role of a hotel general manager is among the most demanding in hospitality. From ensuring the financial health of your property to maintaining staff morale and exceeding guest expectations, the sheer breadth of responsibilities is immense.

Despite another challenging year in many respects, the global hotel industry remained resilient in 2024. Through November, global hotel demand reached a staggering 4.8 billion room nights, 102 million more than 2023, resulting in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) growth of 3.7%. Resort and leisure-heavy markets, which were generally the first to recover following the Covid-19 pandemic, have started to see some normalization in demand. By contrast, demand for urban markets has accelerated significantly. Slowing supply growth combined with the return of group, corporate and international travel should fuel 3% to 5% global RevPAR growth in 2025.