The new data shows urban hotels are still in a “depression” cycle while the overall U.S. hotel industry remains in a “recession.”
Large hotels weighing down U.S. hotel recovery
U.S. industry ends June with nearly 20% of hotels achieving above 90% occupancy.
Virgin Galactic announces first fully crewed spaceflight
Building on the success of the Company’s most recent spaceflight in May, Unity 22 will focus on cabin and customer experience objectives.
U.S. hotel labor flat despite occupancy uptick
Gross operating profit for U.S. hotels reached 70% of the comparable 2019 level, while labor spending remained flat.
Australia’s latest lockdowns curtail hotel bookings
Amid recent COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns, key markets in Australia are showing noticeably lower levels of occupancy.
Hospitality businesses call for end to lockdown support stand-off
The nation’s peak hospitality body has called on National Cabinet to agree on coordinated targeted, temporary assistance for workers and businesses forced to close by snap lockdowns.
Call for more togetherness and solidarity
Pernod Ricard and Erasmus Student Network join forces with the hospitality sector for more responsible togetherness and solidarity.
AHLA and AAHOA announce new advocacy organization
American Hospitality Alliance will coordinate political engagement, accelerate recovery.
20% of countries approach pre-pandemic domestic flight levels
Global gas spending is up 13%* over 2019 peak, reflecting rebound in ground travel.
Retail tech innovation to enhance customer experience
More than half of retail professionals state pandemic accelerated tech product launches.
