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📈 Hotel asset managers need profit intelligence for high-level performance management, focusing on precise benchmarking of P&L data beyond revenue metrics. Traditional systems fail to address departmental costs and operational efficiency. HotStats, part of the Duetto ecosystem, offers real-time competitive benchmarking to illuminate the missing profit context. This shift allows asset managers to compare labor costs, GOP margins, and departmental contributions against competitors, rather than relying solely on revenue data, enabling informed decision-making and strategic asset management.

🌎 UN Tourism and IDB, at the 1st World Travel Market Latin America Ministers’ Summit in Sao Paulo, unveiled the “Shaping Sustainable Tourism” report for Latin America and the Caribbean. The report stresses the use of tourism observatories, such as INSTO, to gather timely, reliable data. This enables destinations to monitor trends and make data-driven decisions. It also highlights participatory governance, enhancing coordination among stakeholders to advance sustainable tourism through evidence-based management.

CHICAGO, IL, 16 April 2026 — With just over a month to go before Bad Bunny takes to the stage in Europe, new data from revenue management platform PriceLabs shows huge boosts in…

London, 16 April 2026 — The Short Stay Summit 2026 returns to Old Billingsgate in London, on 22nd April, bringing together the short-term rental industry’s key players to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping…

💰 Red and blue oceans in luxury: five years ago, categories were white spaces but are now contested. Open territory opportunities include longevity and biohacking, offering a growing, unclaimed market for luxury brands in the US, Gulf, and Asia. The "Silvers" represent a wealth concentration, yet remain underserved. Craftsmanship and bespoke options gain traction among high-net-worth individuals, while mobility, particularly in private aviation and yachts, presents design and partnership opportunities post-2020.

🍽 Faisal Alhoymany, a Master's student in Hospitality Management at Penn State, gains hands-on experience at Cafe Laura by optimizing Tray-C, a Bear Robotics Servi robot. His work focuses on enhancing workflow and guest experience amid a looming industry labor shortage. Alhoymany emphasizes that service robots should support staff, not replace them, and highlights the integration into existing workflows. His studies include leveraging AI for revenue strategies, aiming for a leadership role in revenue management.

📅 MICE, crucial for hospitality, provides consistent demand, longer stays, and high booking values. Hotels often miss converting MICE traffic due to generic websites. Saltic Resort & SPA Łeba uses real-time personalization to show conference packages, improving engagement. La Butte's event page includes a direct inquiry form, easing planner interaction. AMANO Group boosts ancillary revenue through exclusive offers. The Clermont uses exit messages to retain potential clients. Personalizing website experiences enhances MICE performance and revenue.

💰 Kalibri launched Profit Actions within Hummingbird Commercial to help hotel teams identify and act on profitable opportunities amid rising expenses. This tool shifts focus from top-line revenue to profit-driven performance, offering a daily roadmap to optimize business mix. It provides a single view of performance, profit potential, and market context, allowing for faster insights to action. Future enhancements include AI-powered recommendations to maximize profitability, assisting revenue managers and sales teams in real-time.