Market Trends

🏨 In 2025, hoteliers are advised to utilize eight crucial Revenue Management System (RMS) features to boost Average Daily Rate (ADR), occupancy, and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). These insights were shared by Vanshikha Dhar on June 17, 2025, through the Hotelogix Blog. The article emphasizes the significance of RMS in maximizing hotel revenue and operational efficiency.

✈️ Jun 17, 2025: Travel advisors navigate a volatile market with last-minute luxury trips and early 2026 bookings. Conferences highlight economic uncertainty impacting U.S. travelers, while luxury bookings boost agencies like VIP Vacations. Despite Q1 dips, AMG and TLN see growth in river cruising and luxury. Declines in destination weddings and honeymoons reflect changing financial priorities. Industry optimism for 2026 indicates a potential “new normal,” despite current challenges with booking extremes.

🛠️ Andrew Arthurs, President & COO at Actabl and former CIO at top hotel management firms, shares insights on tech in hospitality. This episode encourages listeners to share ideas and implement actionable strategies to enhance business operations. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound accompanies the show.

🏨 Jun 12, 2025, PwC revised its 2025 U.S. hotel forecast down due to economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. RevPAR growth is now expected at 0.9% to $101.16, down from 1.5%. Occupancy is projected at 63.1%, with ADR rising 0.8% to $160.30. Q2 saw a 1.2% RevPAR decline, but Q3 and Q4 are expected to rebound with growth of 1.1% and 1.8%, respectively. Inbound international business travel remains strong, while domestic demand is uneven.

🌴 France is the summer 2025 hotspot. Amid budget cuts, 39% of French plan reduced holiday spending, sparking local tourism. Why? 44% wish to explore France, 39% avoid long distances, and 19% aim to cut carbon footprints. 80% seek less crowded destinations. June saw a booking surge, with Paris at 76.7%—a 9.5% increase. The Channel coast bookings rose 12 points from June 2024. The North Atlantic coast shines with 60.3% bookings.

🌍 Jun 10, 2025 – Travel trends are shifting in the U.S. and Canada as economic concerns reshape plans. 50% of advisors cite high costs as top issues; 41% inflation, 34% economic uncertainty. 29% note rising geopolitical worries. Clients are using advisors for cost-saving strategies: cheaper destinations (35%), adjusted dates (35%), loyalty points (34%). Summer travel mixed: 36% see increases, 39% declines. Popular spots: Italy, Alaska, and Greece. North American destinations gain popularity for reducing anxiety.

🏨 June 9, 2025, in Prague: Nah-Dja Tien shared insights on the Hospitality Daily Podcast about designing Prague's #1-rated hotel on TripAdvisor. Host Danica Smith explored how Nah-Dja achieved this recognition, focusing on guest experience. The episode encourages listeners to apply these strategies to enhance their own hospitality businesses.

🏨 June 8, 2025, Nah-Dja Tien shares insights on his award-winning journey in hospitality during a podcast episode with Danica Smith. His career, driven by curiosity, highlights how embracing new experiences and learning continuously can lead to success in the hospitality industry. Nah-Dja Tien's story is featured in the Hospitality Daily Podcast, emphasizing the significant impact of curiosity as a guiding principle in professional growth.