Market Trends

📅 May 29, 2025, Denver - Walter Isenberg, co-founder and CEO of Sage Hospitality Group, discusses the influence of Dana Crawford, a prominent architectural conservation developer, in shaping iconic hospitality through risk, storytelling, and determination.

📈 The global hospitality industry is expected to hit $4.7 trillion by 2028, with OTAs like Booking.com making up 40% of bookings in some areas. STAAH Max Channel Manager optimizes operations with features like centralized rate management, content sync, and promotions, enhancing efficiency and boosting revenue by up to 20% RevPAR. Mobile bookings account for 60% of Booking.com reservations. Responding to guests within 1 hour increases positive reviews by 40%.

📚 Southeast Asian hoteliers are opting for PMS tools like Hotelogix instead of Yanolja PMS due to faster support, local compliance, and better ROI. Date: May 27, 2025. Location: Southeast Asia. Author: Vanshikha Dhar.

📈 Small Luxury Hotels of the World, partnering with The Hotels Network, used machine learning and predictive personalization to enhance direct bookings. After 15 weeks, key metrics soared: loyalty program bookings contributed 2.2% to total revenue, 21% of users completed bookings after using the "Saved Search" feature, and 11% booked using the 20% "Advance Purchase Rate". Campaigns also achieved 3x and 2x higher ABV for "Spa" and "Suite Deal" offers, respectively.

📍 May 27, 2025, global hotel rankings by MKG Consulting reveal aggressive growth and diversification. Marriott adds 123,000 rooms and reports a 4.3% RevPAR increase. Jin Jiang targets India, Europe, and China. Hilton adds 100,000+ rooms, while H World expands by 170,000 rooms. IHG acquires Ruby Hotels; Wyndham's pipeline is 58% international. Accor's profits surpass €1 billion, OYO adds 1,500 Motel 6 hotels, and Hyatt plans 138,000+ rooms.

🏨 May 27, 2025, at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, the 4th Hospitality Thailand Conference (HTC2025) emphasized future hotel design priorities. Hotels are moving from luxury to immersive, nature-integrated experiences, focusing on sustainability and community engagement. Christian Noret stressed local inclusion as essential, while Drew Anderson highlighted the importance of culturally sensitive, multi-generational spaces. Rory Brett advocated for Return on Experience (ROX) as a new success metric, shifting focus from aesthetics to emotional impact. Hybrid spaces must meet real emotional and functional needs.

🏨 May 26, 2025, Danica Smith, founder of Morningstar GX, interviews Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of Beaumier, on how emotions shape modern hospitality. Beaumier focuses on creating soulful stays by integrating emotional experiences into hospitality design, providing guests with meaningful connections. This approach redefines guest experiences, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement in the hospitality industry.