2025 in review: the new realities reshaping event venues
2025 marked a turning point for venue planning.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 November
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 15 November. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
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CoStar Reports Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in October
This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article ARLINGTON, Virginia—U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for an eighth consecutive month, according to October 2025…
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25th Hospitality Awards Local: the Health & Wellness Award Finalists
As guests increasingly seek opportunities to reconnect with themselves, properties are strengthening their appeal through integrated health and wellness offerings closely connected to nature and the surrounding environment. This locally…
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2025 Deloitte Holiday Travel Survey
Travel continues to hold a treasured place in holiday plans, but many Americans are holding their wallets a little closer this year. Our 2025 Deloitte Holiday Travel Survey finds that financial concerns appear to lie at the root of several indicators of a softer season, despite the continued enthusiasm for travel.
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Fairmas & Tidan Success Story
The Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group has been a leader in the real estate industry since 1970. Despite their success, managing financial planning for their 12 hotels was a challenge. Tidan’s reliance on manual processes for consolidating financial data led to inefficiencies and errors.
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25th Hospitality Awards Local: Best Upscale/Midscale (Re-)Opening finalists
Hotels built on strong concepts are gaining traction as the industry prioritises distinctive design, tailored offerings, and differentiated services. Establishments increasingly anchor their identity in the character of their territories,…
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25th Hospitality Awards Local: Best Luxury Hotel (Re-)Opening finalists
Luxury properties are reinforcing their exclusive positioning at a time when a growing customer base is seeking singular experiences. Cultivating a unique identity has become essential to stand out in…
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25th Hospitality Awards Local: Economic hotel/hostel (re)opening finalists
Economic hotels and hostels have entered a new phase where differentiation has become a strategic asset. In an increasingly competitive environment, operators must respond to rapidly evolving customer expectations, balancing…
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SiteMinder report reveals major shift in how travellers are researching their 2026 hotel stays
Sydney, Australia - Online travel agencies (OTAs) have overtaken search engines as travellers’ primary starting point for hotel discovery, according to SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2026, released today. Twenty-six percent of travellers surveyed will now begin their hotel research on an OTA, up from 18% last year, while those who will start with a search engine have fallen to 21% from 36%.Word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family have doubled from 7% to 14%, familiar hotel brands have grown from 3% to 7%, while AI use as a discovery starting point has reached 4%, up from 1% last year — rising higher among Gen Zs and Millennials.The hotel discovery landscape is more dynamic than it’s ever been before. Not only is the starting point of research diversifying, but travellers are moving more seamlessly between channels, often using several simultaneously to build confidence in their choices. This non-linear journey has become the natural rhythm of modern travel plannin...
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