From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist — A New Era for Hotel Profitability?
What if I told you that the era of focusing only on room rates is over?
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2025 AI Adoption Report: Gen AI Fast-Tracks Into the Enterprise
As Gen AI fast-tracks into budgets, processes, and training, executives need benchmarks, not anecdotes. Now in its third year, this unique, year-over-year, cross-sectional study shows where the common use cases…
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Hotel Projects Scheduled to Start Construction within the Next Twelve Months Surge Year-Over-Year in Canada
As seen in the latest Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of 2025’s third quarter, the total country’s pipeline reached 333 projects with 44,659 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) growth of 2% in projects and a robust 9% YOY increase in rooms.
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Cross Hotels & Resorts to Join Sono International Group
Cross Hotels & Resorts, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality brands, announces an exciting new chapter as its parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group, agrees to sell the business to Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group renowned for its regional expertise and innovation.
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Greek Hospitality Industry Performance – 3rd Quarter 2025
Visitor arrivals continue to grow, reflecting sustained demand in key international markets. According to the Bank of Greece, international arrivals increased by 4.1% YTD August 2025/24. The first four months recorded +5.8%, while May and June showed temporary declines of –2.7% and –1.7% respectively. However, performance strengthened in the peak season, with +6.4% in July and +8.1% in August.
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Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 31 October 2025
YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd (“YTL Hotels”), the hospitality arm of Malaysia-based YTL Corporation Berhad (“YTL Group”), has acquired the 225-key Hotel Indigo Auckland from New Zealand-based Ninety Four Feet for NZD160 million. This translates to approximately NZD711,000 per key. This marks YTL Hotels’ first hotel investment in New Zealand and represents the country’s second-largest hotel transaction in 2025. YTL Hotels has signed a 25-year management agreement with UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) to operate the hotel. The hotel occupies 27 floors within a newly built 41-storey mixed-use tower, offering amenities such as an on-site restaurant, fitness centre, and car parking. Strategically located along Albert Street in Auckland’s Midtown precinct, the property is an eight-minute walk from both Waitematā Station and the upcoming Aotea Station, providing strong accessibility and positioning within the city’s central business district.
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Where Three Countries Meet, Adventure Begins: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Introduces Mekong Explorer Pool Suites
High above the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, where mist rolls over jungle-cloaked hills and elephants roam freely through bamboo groves, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort invites travellers to embrace the spirit of adventure with the launch of its new Mekong Explorer Pool & Mekong Explorer Family Suites. Available for bookings starting from November 1st, the four reimagined sanctuaries offer a fresh perspective on jungle luxury, inspired by the legacy of adventurers who once charted the Mekong River’s winding course.
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Expo 2025 a resounding success for Osaka and beyond
For the past six months, Osaka has played host to the World Expo, a quinquennial event that brings together people and innovations with a focus on key global challenges. The event has historically generated substantial gains in hotel performance, a pattern that was evident in Osaka and neighboring markets in Japan.
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STR Weekly Insights: 19-25 October 2025
The week ending 25 October 2025 was a bad one for the U.S. hotel industry. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dropped 5.3% year over year on falling average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy.
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WTTC Welcomes HiSEAS International as Its Newest Global Member at WTM
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an exclusive network of the world’s most influential Travel & Tourism companies.
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