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My annual review of what are the hottest topics in the hotel industry. The headlines that hotels clicked on the most. This is a long one. The 2025 Zeitgeist of…

This article was written by Phocuswright. Click here to read the original article From growth to guardrails Japan is no longer just attracting visitors. It’s managing them. Crowding in cultural…

A fire at Hove’s Imperial Hotel forced the evacuation of guests and staff on Tuesday (23 December) afternoon, with one person later treated for injuries. East Sussex Fire and Rescue…

European Hotel Awards 2025. Photo by Darius Kučys The jury of the European Hotel Awards grants Vilnius a rare Honorary Award for its creativity, openness, and steady growth of the…

Over the past few months, numerous discussions with hotel executives worldwide have revealed consistent themes: – “We need to do more with less.” – “Labor shortages are pushing us to…

Throughout 2025, our blog focused on the shifts reshaping hotel marketing, distribution, and direct bookings. From practical strategies and emerging trends to real results from hotels using personalization, AI, and…

In this article, we provide the market opinions of key HVS global leaders in many different regions of the world. HVS operates across the world, and regional leaders are keenly aware of the dynamics and trends that are influencing performance, profitability, and value. If you are seeking expertise in a country or region not discussed here, please email Rod Clough to be connected with the best HVS leader to assist you.

A year is a long time in hospitality. Each of its 365 days is an opportunity to make experiences better for guests and staff – and that’s what we’ve tried…

One fascinating hospitality trend that often goes underappreciated is how regions that are experiencing high growth in travel numbers are accompanied not only by new hotel developments but also poignant industry innovations that are emulated elsewhere in the globe. And oftentimes, this innovation is led by intrepid family owners and operators who are guided by their passion rather than simply the numbers on an income statement.

U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for a ninth consecutive month, according to November 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.