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London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.

Access Hospitality explains how disconnected hotel systems create booking abandonment and proposes integrated PMS/CRS solutions to streamline operations.

UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.

Thursday revealed escalating cost pressures. HotelData.com analysis of 5,000 US hotels shows labor cost per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 posting a sharp 21.1% year-over-year spike as productivity gains failed to offset rising wages. ITB interviews emphasized hotels must r...

EHL student research reveals 83% of travelers value sustainable travel, but guests often don't recognize certification logos despite appreciating underlying eco-practices.

Infor's David Poprawka argues hospitality must rebuild its data foundation before AI can succeed, showcasing AR proof-of-concepts for check-in and housekeeping.

GBTA supports EU Parliament's exclusion of business travel from revised Package Travel Directive, providing regulatory clarity for corporate travel services.

Wage costs per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 showing a sharp 21.1% spike as productivity gains failed to offset rising labor expenses.

TrustYou's CEO envisions moving from fragmented guest communication to unified conversational AI that maintains context across all channels and touchpoints.