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📈 Nov 14, 2025. Airbnb sees 13% Y/Y revenue growth in Q2 2025, while U.S. hosts face ~50–56% occupancy due to increased supply, particularly in suburban and rural areas. Short-term rentals (STRs) increase ADR by nearly 7% Y/Y and 24.9% over a longer period. U.S. hotel RevPAR growth is nearly stagnant at ~0.1%. Rising operational costs squeeze hotel margins. STRs thrive in suburban/rural areas, with urban regulations supporting hotel competition.

📈 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., 13 November 2025 — The US short-term rental market is closing 2025 with noticeable gains. December sees a projected 7% rise in RevPAR and a 6% increase in ADR. Regions like New England and the Hawaiian Islands show a 5% RevPAR growth. Average December stay length dropped from 6.6 to 6.0 nights, a 9% decrease. Property managers are adapting with agility and automation to cater to shorter, spontaneous bookings.

🛫 Leaders from AHLA, A4A, U.S. Travel Association, and National Restaurant Association urged the U.S. House to vote on a Senate-passed agreement to end the government shutdown. Since October 1, $6 billion in travel spending was lost, impacting over 5.2 million passengers and costing the hotel industry $31 million daily and $1.2 billion total. Amid holiday travel, airlines expect 31 million passengers. The shutdown disrupts travel and hospitality, urging immediate government action.

📉 January to July 2025, global hotel trends show Expedia's room-night volume grew by 12%, while Trip.com, Hotelbeds, and Despegar surged over 35%. In Asia Pacific, international arrivals rose 9%. ADRs dipped by 10% on Vrbo and 5% on Hotelbeds. Latin America led with a 4.6% increase in TRevPAR. Flex/Flow rates indicate all regions achieved positive flow. Length of stay decreased, with Airbnb's ADR down 2% and room nights up 4.1%.

📈 Hamburg, Germany – From November 10–12, 2025, the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg hosted the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference, gathering over 1,200 attendees, including 326 travel buyers and 65 exhibitors from 40 countries. Business travel spending in Europe is projected to reach €389.9 billion in 2026, an 8.2% increase. The GBTA Sustainability Challenge engaged 285 companies, with a 20% increase in participation. The first European VentureConnect event was held, awarding Centuro Global for innovative solutions.

💸 Black Friday 2024 (Nov 20–Dec 3) shows: sales spread across key days, with Nov 25–26, Nov 29, and Dec 1–3 highlighted. Direct channel cancellations are lower (28%) compared to Booking (48%). Direct channels excel in long stays (6+ nights) and pre-selling summer. Campaign spend increased +21%, boosting revenue 82%, with ROAS of 29. Peak sales hours are 10 a.m.–9 p.m., with a direct channel focus late afternoon. Ensure website offers best price and conditions to maximize direct bookings.

📱 Geoffrey Toffetti, CEO of Frontline Performance Group, shares strategies for hotels to boost ancillary revenue by enhancing service. Hoteliers should treat each guest interaction as a chance to provide exceptional service, fostering brand loyalty. Collaboration between frontline staff is crucial for data sharing and personalized service. Karen Stephens, CMO of Revinate, hosts the Hotel Moment Podcast, leveraging her 25 years of experience to drive growth and strategic partnerships in hospitality. Revinate reached its highest booking quarter in Q4 2023.

📝 More than 300 UK hospitality businesses, including BWH Hotels GB and Greene King, have urged the government to act before the Autumn Budget. The sector faces £3.4 billion in additional annual costs from the last Budget, leading to over 80,000 job losses. They request lower business rates, reduced NICs, and a VAT cut. Access Hospitality seeks digital transformation support and AI adoption funding. The Budget's impact is described as immediate and socially regressive.