How can hoteliers in Indianapolis capitalize on market demand for March Madness and the Indy 500?

Analysis shows Indianapolis hotels underpricing Final Four rooms at $169 versus $210 for Indy 500, despite comparable demand and STR rates of $585+.

Minor Hotels signs 145-key NH Collection resort on Pemba Island, scheduled to open February 2030, marking the brand's Tanzania debut.

Monday revealed the industry's twin challenges. NYU and BCG research shows 37% of travelers use AI for trip planning while North American hotels face 65% staffing shortages and 11.2% labor cost increases. STR forecasts modest European RevPAR growth at 1.1% for 2026, driven by Milan Olympics and P...

Fifteen destinations across four continents are competing to host WTTC's 2027 Global Summit following Rome's success, with Malta confirmed for 2026.

STR forecasts 1.1% European RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by Milan Olympics and Paris luxury demand, while Asia Pacific expects 3.6% growth.

OneJourney's SwiftPay platform enables hotels to earn income from supplier payments through a digital wallet system, with Muralto Madrid as first European customer.

The program has grown to 319 rural destinations across 65 countries since 2021, with applications for 2026 recognition due June 9.

The article argues that AI should enhance rather than replace human judgment in hospitality, emphasizing the industry's opportunity to offer authentic connection in an increasingly automated world.

NYU and BCG study reveals 37% of travelers use AI for trip planning while hotels face 65% staffing shortages and 11.2% labor cost increases in North America.

Data Appeal and Mabrian analysis shows Germans increasingly favor European destinations combining cultural heritage with natural beauty, with Italy capturing nearly 20% of German stays across six regions.