Everything happening at Duetto, in one place. This hub brings together the latest news and product updates around Duetto’s cloud revenue management and intelligence platform for hotels and casinos, curated from trusted sources worldwide. Stay on top of where open pricing and RMS innovation are heading.
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US Hotels Face Rising Labor Costs, Now 43% of Revenue at Unionized Properties, Challenging RevPAR Focus
29 June 2026📈 US hotels’ labor costs hit $123 billion in 2024, marking a 20% rise from 2019. Labor at unionized hotels now consumes 43% of revenue compared to 33.5% at non-union hotels. Optimal hotel profitability is at 65-70% occupancy, not maximum. CPOR became crucial in 2025; labor costs per room rose between 2% and 11.2%. Hotels achieving profit focus on CPOR and GOPPAR metrics, aligning revenue with operational efficiency, rather than solely RevPAR.
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Did you miss Topliner 2026? Rewatch the race
29 June 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article The race opened with a reading of the market. Leslie Vial, head of data intelligence at MKG
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Hotels Urged to Adopt ‘Performance Engineering’ for Profit-Focused Operations Amid Declining 2025 Flow-Through Rates
25 June 2026🛀 2025: hotels faced intense margin pressure, with The Americas’ flow-through rates dropping to 18%. Labor and operating costs surged while booking behaviors shifted. Despite RevPAR increases, profitability declined, revealing its limitations as a metric. The industry needed a shift towards performance engineering, a discipline embedding profit-led operations. This requires four shifts: expanding datasets, aligning team mindsets, connecting actions to insights, and employing the right technology. The new approach focuses on GOPPAR for total profitability, not just revenue.
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Hotels Must Shift Focus from RevPAR to Profitability Metrics like GOP Index for Sustained Financial Health
24 June 2026💰 A room sold at $150 through Booking.com nets $120-$127 after a 15-20% commission, compared to $150 from a direct sale. RevPAR doesn’t show the $23-$30 revenue gap. Occupancy-driven growth yields 30% profit flow-through, while rate-driven growth delivers 50-60%. GOP Index benchmarks profitability against competitors. TRevPAR accounts for total revenue, including ancillary services. Benchmarking infrastructure now supports full P&L metrics. Performance engineering focuses on overall hotel profitability, aligning team decisions with profit impact.
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Marriott to Develop 100 Series Hotels in Greater China as AI Enhances Travel Research but Human Booking Preferred
24 June 2026📈 In May 2026, Adobe data showed visitors from AI tools engage 70% longer but convert 28% less than others. Travelers trust AI for research but prefer human brands for booking, with 62% searching Google post-AI recommendation. Marriott plans around 100 Series hotels in Greater China with CG Hospitality over ten years. May 2026 U.S. hotel occupancy reached 65.7%, RevPAR increased by 4%, and Las Vegas led with a 17.9% RevPAR rise. Vietnam’s accommodation searches grew nearly 50% in 2025.
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Hospitality Revenue Leaders Shift Focus to Total Revenue and Profit Metrics Beyond RevPAR for Enhanced Profitability
24 June 2026💸 Revenue management faces a measurement issue. RevPAR is outdated, as rising booking, labor, and OTA costs cut into profits. Revenue leaders now focus on total revenue and profit per guest, requiring a new commercial team approach. Alise Deeb from Dragonfly Strategists, Marlene Cazares from Duetto, and Mylene Young discussed this in a webinar. Personalization at scale is a goal, with casino operators leading in CRM and loyalty. True individual-level pricing remains aspirational.
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Duetto and Triptease Launch Auto Date Boost, Increasing Hotel Ad Spend by 38% to Optimize Bookings
23 June 2026📈 Duetto and Triptease have launched Auto Date Boost in San Francisco, automating marketing spend when hotel occupancy forecasts change. This tool integrates Duetto’s Rate Engine API with Triptease, boosting Google Hotel Ads when occupancy is low. Early users saw an 8% increase in visibility, a 38% rise in top ad placements, and a 20% uplift in direct bookings from June to October 2023. This collaboration aligns marketing and revenue teams for optimized hotel performance.
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Global RevPAR Rises 19% Since 2019, But Guest Acquisition Costs Surge 25%, Highlighting a 6% Profit Gap.
23 June 2026📈 Recent 2026 data from HotStats shows global RevPAR has increased by 19% since 2019, but guest acquisition costs rose by 25%, creating a 6% “integration tax.” Alex Zoghlin highlights that hotels use 15-25 tech systems that don’t integrate, reducing efficiency. Adam Harris notes a 67% labor shortage and 41% annual churn in hospitality. Unified RMS stacks can reclaim strategic time, reducing manual data oversight and improving profitability across operations.
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Duetto and Triptease Launch Auto Date Boost, Increasing Direct Bookings by 20% Through Real-Time Occupancy Forecasts
22 June 2026💻 June 2026, San Francisco: Duetto partners with Triptease to launch Auto Date Boost, automating hotel marketing adjustments via Duetto’s Rate Engine (DRE). This integration optimizes Google Hotel Ads spend in response to occupancy forecasts. Results include an 8% increase in visibility, a 38% rise in top ad placements, and a 20% boost in direct bookings, enhancing revenue opportunities through real-time data-driven marketing strategies.
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Duetto R&D Engineers Increase AI Use by 47% in Q1 2026 to Enhance System Connectivity
19 June 2026📊 43% of professionals trust AI outputs, while over 50% of revenue managers’ time is spent on data tasks. Duetto’s AI use rose by 47% in Q1 2026. The article highlights AI’s power in connecting existing data systems rather than replacing them, urging hoteliers to focus on integration. Key steps include using AI as a connective layer, prioritizing domain expertise, and seeking immediate value. AI implementation follows a four-level path: exploration, insight, recommendations, and automation.
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HSMAI Concludes 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference in San Antonio with Over 1,000 Hospitality Professionals Attending
19 June 2026🏨 June 16-17, 2026, San Antonio, Texas: HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy Conference gathered over 1,000 hospitality professionals at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Focused on unifying marketing, sales, and technology in hospitality, the event featured keynotes on topics like AI’s commercial impact and economic crosswinds. Highlighting cross-functional collaboration, industry leaders emphasized total commercial profitability. The conference featured a Partner Showcase with notable industry sponsors. The next conference is scheduled for June 29-30, 2027, in Orlando, Florida.
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Rising Costs and Distribution Complexity Undermine RevPAR’s Effectiveness in Measuring Hotel Profitability, Industry Experts Urge Shift to GOPPAR.
16 June 2026📈 RevPAR, adopted 25 years ago, faces challenges as US hotel labor costs rose 20% from 2019-2024, and OTA commissions take 15-20% per booking. This metric correlates with GOPPAR, but not linearly; a small RevPAR change leads to a 1.5 to 2.0 times larger GOPPAR change. RevPAR growth of $5 through occupancy sees 30% profit flow-through, versus 60% through rate growth with stable occupancy. The shift to profit-centric metrics like GOPPAR is crucial.
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Duetto and RateGain Partner to Enhance Hotel Revenue Management with AI-Powered Channel Manager and Operating System Integration
16 June 2026📈 In June 2026, Duetto and RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced a strategic partnership in San Francisco, California. By integrating RateGain’s AI-powered channel manager with Duetto’s Revenue & Profit Operating System, the collaboration enables automated and real-time rate updates across 400+ distribution channels. The partnership aims to enhance hotel profitability and direct bookings through advanced forecasting, price optimization, and intelligent ARI logic for efficient revenue strategies.
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RateGain and Duetto Form Partnership to Enhance Real-Time Revenue Optimization for Global Hotel Industry
16 June 2026🚀 India, 16th June 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN) partners with Duetto to enhance hotel revenue optimization globally. The partnership combines RateGain’s AI-powered channel manager with Duetto’s Revenue & Profit Operating System. This collaboration aims to provide hoteliers with automated, real-time revenue and profit solutions, leveraging advanced SaaS technology for the travel and hospitality industry.
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Fractional Revenue Managers Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Independent Hotels, Reducing $154,500 Annual Overhead
11 June 2026📈 Independent hoteliers face a talent crisis, with full-time Directors of Revenue Management costing around $154,500 annually, including $115,000 salary, $18,000 benefits, $12,000 bonuses, and $9,500 taxes. Fractional hotel revenue managers offer a cost-effective alternative, providing multi-market intelligence without overhead. RevOptimum’s fractional model includes a fixed monthly fee, eliminating recruitment, insurance, and payroll tax costs. This strategy enhances revenue potential, using enterprise property management systems like Oracle Opera PMS for seamless operations.
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Independent Hotels Miss Revenue Opportunities by Delaying Rate Adjustments Until After Demand Peaks, Study Finds
10 June 2026💰 Jun 10, 2026, independent hotels face revenue loss due to delayed pricing decisions. Instead of waiting for occupancy rise, proactive pricing strategies can optimize revenue. Reactive pricing limits potential as early demand signals like search activity and competitor pricing often appear before bookings. Manual processes hinder swift decision-making. Automation and flexible pricing models enhance profitability, shifting focus from occupancy to overall profitability. Independent hotels face unique challenges without centralized management or large loyalty programs.
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Growing Hotel Portfolios Face Challenges Without Revenue Management Systems, Impacting Profitability as RevPAR Outpaces Costs
8 June 2026🏨 Since 2019, global RevPAR grew 19% while booking costs per room rose 25% and labor costs increased by 8–11% annually. Many hotel portfolios struggle with manual revenue management, slowing decisions and reducing profit visibility. A modern Revenue Management System (RMS) addresses these challenges, ensuring consistent pricing logic, scalable workflows, and improved coordination without adding complexity. Investing in an RMS before operational issues arise can enhance revenue strategy and profit outcomes across multiple properties.
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Independent Hotels Struggle with Revenue Loss Due to Reactive Pricing Amidst Rapid Demand Shifts and Manual Systems
8 June 2026🏨 Independent hotels face revenue challenges due to reactive pricing. While occupancy isn’t always visible, the market moves fast, demanding quicker pricing responses. Manual processes slow teams down, making it hard to react to demand signals like sudden booking surges or competitor rate changes. Proactive revenue management, including automation and open pricing models, helps independent hotels adjust rates efficiently and effectively, improving ADR and profitability by reacting swiftly to market shifts instead of relying on outdated systems.
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Coral Sea Hotels Group Selects Shiji’s Daylight PMS to Enhance Operations Across Seven Properties in Papua New Guinea
8 June 2026📰 Coral Sea Hotels Group, on June 08, 2026, in Sydney, Australia, chose Shiji’s Daylight PMS for its seven properties, including the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The cloud-based platform centralizes guest profiles, improves operational efficiency, and enhances personalized services. Integrated solutions like Infrasys POS and SiteMinder optimize operations and revenue management. Shiji supports emerging market leaders with secure, guest-focused technology, enabling seamless guest experiences and data-driven decisions.
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Hotel Industry Urged to Shift Focus from RevPAR to Profit-Centric Metrics Amid Rising Labor Costs and Market Changes
5 June 2026📈 In 2026, U.S. hotels are grappling with a 20% labor cost rise since 2019. Labor now consumes 43% of revenue at unionized properties. Revenue from occupancy growth yields just 30% to the bottom line, whereas rate growth (ADR) achieves 60% profit flow-through. GOPPAR shifts twice as much as RevPAR per unit change. Amidst rising distribution costs, the industry must pivot from RevPAR to profit-centric metrics like GOPPAR and CPOR to ensure profitability.
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Boutique Hotels Should Shift from Generic Revenue Management to Experience-Based Pricing for Higher Profitability
3 June 2026🏨 Boutique hotels are advised against using generic revenue management systems designed for large corporate hotels. These systems, relying on historical models, suggest price cuts, which can dilute brand value and profits. Instead, boutique hotels should focus on unique experiences and psychographic segments, leading to higher yields. In Scenario B, a 76% occupancy with a $260 ADR results in a $163.40 GOPPAR, outperforming Scenario A’s $124.20 GOPPAR. Emphasizing unique value and customized pricing strategies is essential.
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UK Hotels Face Profit Margin Squeeze in Q1 2026 as Labor Costs Rise 5% Against 2% Revenue Growth
2 June 2026🏨 UK hotels in Q1 2026 face a margin squeeze with TRevPAR up 2%, but labor costs rising by 5%. London F&B profit margins are below 14%, and utilities show a mixed trend with water costs up by 10-20% in some areas. While the UK sees stable performance, global growth is uneven: Europe profits grew 12% YoY, while the Middle East saw a 96% GOPPAR drop due to geopolitical issues.
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Industry Leaders Discuss AI and Robotics in Hospitality: 70% of Restaurants Face Tough Job Openings by 2025
26 May 2026🤖 As of December 2025, 70% of restaurant operators face recruitment challenges, with 45% understaffed for current demand, according to the National Restaurant Association. TD Bank highlights that 54% of operators’ main worry is a shrinking labor pool. Automation is reducing jobs that workers are leaving, such as fry station positions. This shift allows for a focus on creating higher-value, customer-facing roles in hospitality. Industry leaders discuss adapting to these changes by 2030.
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HotelREZ Appoints Gary Torres as Vice President of Platform Strategy to Enhance Global Partner Ecosystem
26 May 2026💻 HotelREZ appoints Gary Torres as vice president of platform strategy to manage its global partner ecosystem. Torres, with 20+ years of experience, will oversee REZswitch development, a two-way API for property and reservation systems. His hire marks the fourth leadership addition since December, joining John Seaton, Hadley O’Dwyer, and Frank Fuentes. Sharon Rubin highlights Torres’ expertise to strengthen the platform’s global expansion, focusing on connectivity, consistency, and security.
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Independent Hotels Improve Revenue by Adopting Automation, Dynamic Pricing, and Aligned Forecasting Systems
20 May 2026💸 Automation and smart pricing are transforming hotel revenue management. Independent hotels face high demand, with only one revenue manager handling pricing, forecasting, and reporting. Intelligent RMS enables continuous updates based on demand, boosting efficiency. Dynamic pricing, such as Open Pricing, adapts rates continuously, leading to significant gains. Heure Bleue Palais saw a 37% ADR and 115% RevPAR increase, while The Remington Orange boosted ADR by 10%. Accurate forecasts align hotel operations, enhancing decision-making and performance.
