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Why would a hotel owner need an asset manager? The unique skills and knowledge an asset manager brings are invaluable. While a strong general manager may report directly to ownership, an asset manager or consultant can provide expertise in areas such as digital marketing, revenue management, engineering, housekeeping, front office operations, food and beverage, sales, and most importantly, budgeting and financial management. Their safety and security knowledge is often beyond that of many GMs. They also have the contacts to hire everyone needed and understand the human resources and legal requirements of operating in your state.

Mercure, renowned for its authentic and locally inspired hospitality, unveils its first hotel in Ankara, Türkiye. Situated in the city’s dynamic Kızılay district, Mercure Ankara Kızılay embodies the brand’s mission to serve as a portal to the destination, seamlessly blending contemporary comforts with the spirited essence of Ankara.

If you working or studying from home and want to stay active, there are countless online options to help you meet your fitness goals. Thanks to the abundance of streaming platforms, online courses, and social media influencers, maintaining an exercise routine is easier than ever.

The European travel and tourism sector is not just an economic powerhouse; it’s a vibrant ecosystem driven by millions of businesses. A vast majority of them are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) forming the heart of the industry, offering everything from family-run B&Bs to boutique hotels, all while keeping the wheels of local economies turning.

Shumi Khan, Global Senior Vice President of Business Performance & Revenue at Accor, is on a mission to elevate the role of revenue optimization in the hospitality industry. Continuing as Chair of HSMAI Europe’s Revenue Optimization Advisory Board for a second term, Khan is driving a transformative agenda aimed at reshaping perceptions, modernising practices, and attracting top-tier talent to this critical field.

The global hotel industry was on a bit of a rollercoaster ride the last three weeks. Across most countries, the week preceding Christmas produced double-digit gains as global revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 10.4%. We then saw a decline during Christmas week (-1.8%) followed by a second round of double-digit gains (+25.3%) during the week ending 4 January 2025. Year-over-year growth in the most recent week benefited from a calendar shift as New Year’s Day was on a Wednesday versus Monday last year. A readjustment of the week’s performance matching the dates (not days) still revealed a healthy RevPAR increase of 9.4%.

Preserving local communities and fostering meaningful connections are central to the Group. By cultivating strong relationships with local stakeholders, integrating Heartists® and aligning our operations with the unique needs and challenges of each community, we promote more responsible travel practices. This approach encourages our guests to experience a deeper, more authentic connection to the destinations they visit. For our team members, these efforts create opportunities to contribute positively to their own communities, often in partnership with organizations attuned to local needs, giving greater meaning to their daily work.

Warning – this blog post talks about cruelty to cats. I in no way support this practice and I am not promoting the activity in any way. The purpose of this article is to tell a story around the financial controls for hotel paid outs. Even with the disclaimer I am pretty sure I’ll get some flack, but the story is worth it!

2024 was the year of globetrotting with guests adventuring to international locales and seeking out experiential listings, capturing their one-of-a-kind stays on TikTok. Some of the most loved TikToks of the past year highlighted unique listings with eccentric architecture and distinctive amenities in off-the-beaten-path destinations.

It’s been great reading some articles here on Hospitality Net about trends and opportunities this year, such as Martin Soler’s hotel media review and EHL’s “Key Hospitality Technology Trends to Watch in 2025.”