Overall U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 March
U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 January
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy worsened in comparison with pre-pandemic levels.
Building a diverse service culture through the J-1 visa program
The J-1 Program is a valuable way to provide training, education and cultural experience for international hospitality students seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. In exchange, hotels can supplement their workforce with eager and educated staff.
U.S. tourism sector suffered loss of $766 billion in 2020
Research conducted by the global tourism body shows the impact of COVID-19 to the U.S. economy in 2020 and states the return of international travel will open a pathway to recovery.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 20 February
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy reached its highest level since late October, according to STR‘s latest data through 20 February.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 December
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy increased slightly from the previous week, according to the latest data from STR through 5 December.
The five changes expected in the hotel industry
The landscape continues to change rapidly and while no one can say with any degree of certainty where everything will land, we are starting to see the shape of things to come. Here are changes that the new normal is likely to bring forward in the hotel industry for owners and operators.
The First 100 Days: action plans for the ‘new normal’
There is tremendous value in slowing down and dedicating the time to take stock of where you’ve been and where you’re going; providing clarity for you and everyone who relies on your direction. Only after that can you put together a set of goals that will keep you and your team focused and prepared as soon as the “new normal” starts.
China’s hotel construction pipeline hits all-time high
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics report that at the end of the first half of 2019, China’s total construction pipeline swelled to 2,991 projects/592,884 rooms, up 19% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year (YOY), both at all-time highs, amidst an economic slowdown.