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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE HOTEL DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY


Hotel industry inches toward stability in labor market after years of strain
Quantity, quality of job pool improving compared to past years The labor pool of potential hotel employees has become larger and more...
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Luxury hotels prevail amid fallen consumer confidence
The CEO panel at the NYU forum discussed consumer hesitancy and the hotel industry's resilience. Photo Credit: Christina Jelski NEW YORK...
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Hotel industry forecast 2025: development, labor, F&B and more
Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will impact hotels this year, discussing changes in everything...
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Hotel Tech-in: The hand-scanning system fighting foodborne illness
PathSpot Technologies’ handwashing validation system and other tech integrations are helping Marriott keep guests safe while creating...
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Hotel beds ‘hit different.’ That’s by design.
Your sleep might have roots in the “hotel bed wars” of the 2000s. January 29, 2025 By Hannah Sampson (Washington Post illustration;...
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PIP strategies: Planning your property's glow-up
By Elyse Glickman Apr 1, 2025 8:00am Heather Carrasco of Coury Hospitality said, “We don’t necessarily follow the traditional timeline...
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Top 3 food and beverage trends coming to hotels in 2025
Restaurant experiences turn multisensory, social media influences menus and generations connect over “newstalgic” plates in the year...
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Make the most of your amenities with day passes
Published March 31, 2025 Nasos Zovoilis/Stocksy As summer planning gets underway, upscale hotels, resorts, and their guests are looking...
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Time for a Room Refresh?!
Refresh Your Rooms with Ease! Elevate Your Guest Experience — Without the Headache Is your property due for a refresh? DreamCatcher...
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Hotel Tech-in: The AI agent fielding front desk calls
Canary Technologies’ AI Voice platform can answer guest calls, reply to questions and make or cancel bookings. Published Feb. 21, 2025 ...
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Hotels offering higher wages still short-staffed: report
Providing higher pay, in part, enhanced hotel employee numbers compared to last spring, according to AHLA, though challenges persist....
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US hotel profits grew in 2024, despite rising labor costs
Most of the top 25 U.S. markets saw increased gross operating profits per available room last year, though higher operating expenses...
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Marriott’s Renaissance brand debuts locally sourced digital marketplace
The global platform, R Finds, aims to create meaningful experiences for guests, who increasingly seek engagement with the culture of...
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6 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2025
Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment...
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HVS Global Perspectives: U.S. 2025 Outlook
February 12, 2025 By Rod Clough, MAI , HVS President – Americas In terms of the U.S. transaction market, we expect 2025 to end in stark...
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US hotel construction pipeline hits record levels — again
In the fourth quarter of 2024, higher-tier segments led the pipeline, which saw an “unprecedented” amount of projects in the early...
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Top 3 food and beverage trends coming to hotels in 2025
Restaurant experiences turn multisensory, social media influences menus and generations connect over “newstalgic” plates in the year...
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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel names new GM
Fresh appointment announced along with new estimated opening date by Luke Bradley Newport, Rhode Island, USA - July 27,2019: Dolly...
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Boutique Hotelier USA to celebrate Women’s History Month with new live event
by Eamonn Crowe With only 50 spaces available, the Women in Hotels Brunch New York will celebrate the achievements of female hoteliers...
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9 Trends That Will Shape the Hospitality Industry in 2025
The latest shifts reflect an industry in motion, with a far-reaching impact Words by: Stephanie Chen, Alia Akkam, Stacy Shoemaker Rauen,...
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How a TikTok ban could impact hotel marketing efforts
Hospitality industry pros share what hotels stand to lose from a potential ban as well as alternative hotel marketing strategies to...
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Best New Hotel Designs (North America, 2025)
by Mark Fedeli The Manner — New York City, USA Award season is here. Our editors have selected their favorite designs from hotels added...
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Hotel Tech-in: The water filtration system reducing plastic waste
The L7 Chicago by Lotte hotel fitted each guest room sink with a water filtration system to meet guest demand for wellness-focused and...
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Hotel Trends to Watch For In 2025: Innovation Meets Sustainability
December 31 2024 Rebecca Robin As we look ahead to 2025, the hotel industry is rapidly evolving to meet the changing needs of travelers....
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8 restaurant trends to watch in 2025
Analysts forecast a slightly rosier year for restaurants, predicting that consumer demand will rise, bankruptcies will slow and increased...
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11 Hotel Trends to Watch in 2025
October 30, 2024 Pedro Colaco 2024 was a wake-up call for the hotel industry. Record performance may have stolen headlines, but the...
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Hotels help with Hurricane Helene relief
By Nellie Day Oct 16, 2024 World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés (right) works in Asheville as the aid group partners with local...
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40 Hotel Amenities Ideas You Should Consider Now
Jordan Hollander in Operations Last updated November 28, 2023 With so many new hotel brands, competition from short-term rentals , and...
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Hotel Execs Are Upbeat About 2025 – 5 Trends They’re Talking About
Sean O'Neill October 16th, 2024 at 1:41 PM EDT Skift Take Lower interest rates could jumpstart transactions and development next year,...
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100 Hotel Trends You Need to Watch in 2025 & Beyond
Our team of experts put in dozens of hours researching trends and published the most comprehensive list online. Jordan Hollander in...
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Richard Allan London – bringing its iconic 1960’s scarf designs to contemporary hotel interiors
WORDS BY Pauline Brettell December 4, 2024 As the world of hospitality continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for...
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How hoteliers can optimize operations through design
Published Sept. 17, 2024 By Sonja Haviland Smart hotel design can enhance the guest experience, improve staff efficiency and support...
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Kid-friendly hospitality could be a $175B opportunity for hotels
Published Nov. 19, 2024 Noelle Mateer , Editor Offering more amenities for children can boost hotel revenue and drive lifelong loyalty...
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How Today’s Luxury Trends Drive Hotel Design
By Matt Turner Jul 2, 2024 Design Insights: At the Ultra Summit, Enrique Vela, principal and director of strategy of V Starr, shared...
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How To Get Hotel Perks Without Paying A Ton
Experts share their advice for getting free upgrades, extra amenities and more. By Caroline Bologna We all have that friend who...
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The Wildest Items People Have Left Behind In Hotel Rooms
Story by Caroline Bologna What do a pet lizard, a car tire and an Hermès Birkin bag have in common? Apparently, these are all items that...
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Hotel Tech-in: The sensors alerting hotel staff of cleanliness issues
Hygiene IQ’s sensor technology allows travelers to alert housekeeping staff of their needs, helping hoteliers improve the guest...
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Measuring Environmental Impact: Insights from the BITAC Sustainability Summit
At the recent BITAC Sustainability Summit, Jordan Davis, Sr. Director of Sourcing and Culinary Strategy at Davidson Hospitality Group,...
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8 Ways Hotels Can Use F&B to Boost Profits
November 11, 2024 Lavanya Rathnam When most people think of a hotel’s revenue, they focus on room rates, occupancy numbers, and maybe...
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In the aftermath of Helene, Asheville tells tourists: 'We’re open for business'
Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the popular tourist destination during its peak season. But hospitality businesses are steadily opening...
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5 Key Trends in the Hotel Construction Industry
Last year, almost 3,000 hotel construction projects were active in the US at the beginning of the year, which represents more than a 10%...
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Hotel Development Trends 2024
Mark Younadam Seasoned Hotel Real Estate and Business Development Leader | Expert in Brand Expansion & Asset Portfolio Growth January 17,...
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Better Than Ever Renovations—Most Improved Luxury Hotels For 2024
Larry Olmsted Senior Contributor Updated Jan 8, 2024 From Hawaii to Rome, some of the world's great hotels just got even better, like...
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The wellness travel trends that will impact hotel amenities in 2024
Hotels are boosting their wellness offerings beyond the spa, revamping food and beverage, the sleep experience and even how hotels are...
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‘Healthy’ group, business travel continues to benefit hotels: report
Group and business performance saw year-over-year growth in Q2 2024, bolstered by steady events volumes that provided “stability” to...
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Interest Rate Cuts Could Unlock Hotel Dealmaking: 9 Trends to Watch
Sean O'Neill , Skift August 23rd, 2024 A cycle of interest rate cuts could start as soon as September, according to comments Friday by...
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Large Hotel Transactions Are on the Rise
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski August 27th, 2024 The DJIA rose 10 points while Nasdaq was up 29, the S&P 500 rose 9 points and the...
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CBRE reduces 2024 RevPAR forecast, notes challenges ahead for hotels
Published Aug. 19, 2024 Jenna Walters Election-related events and international travel will buoy near-term RevPAR growth, but economic...
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How hotels can play a part in the EV revolution
Installing EV chargers not only enhances the guest experience, but it can also position a hotel as a forward-thinking, environmentally...
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How the Hospitality Industry is Meeting Travelers’ Desire for Nature
By Gavin Fraser | August 13, 2024 In a world increasingly dominated by screens and urban sprawl, there’s a profound yearning among...
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