Negative YOY Results for US Hotel Industry for Week Ending November 16th – 2019
U.S. hotel occupancy decreased 3.6% to 64.2% during the week of 10-16 November. ADR dipped 0.6% to $129.96 and RevPAR dropped 4.2% to $81.49.
Cvent Q3 2019 Group Business Outlook Projects a Challenging U.S. Group Business Market
The Q3 Outlook projects a challenging U.S. group business market over the next two years, particularly in late 2020 and Q1 of 2021. Hoteliers can draw on these findings as they adjust their group sales and marketing strategies to attract business during a potential slowdown.
Canadian Hotels Report Mostly Negative YOY Results for Week Ending 16 November 2019
During the week of 10-16 November, Canadian hotel occupancy fell 4.2% to 60%, and while ADR rose 0.5% to 148.96 Canadian dollars ($111.85), RevPAR decreased 3.7% to CA$89.37 ($67.10).
Chile Hotel Occupancy Drops Amid Protests
Chile's hotel occupancy has suffered in light of ongoing protests, October STR data shows.
AI-Powered Hotel Revenue Management: It’s a Whole New World
This article is excerpted from The 2019 Smart Decision Guide to Hospitality Revenue Management, which is currently available for complimentary access.
Technology Trends in Travel – What’s in Store for 2020? – By Laura Badiu
We’re quickly approaching the official wrap-up of 2019 and it’s been another exciting year in travel and hospitality. We are now one step closer to the future and those innovative technologies that we envisioned ever since The Jetsons aired on TV. Every year, we make it our mission to break down the most impactful and exciting technology trends that are rumored to steal the spotlight in the year to come.
Cruise Industry Contributes Nearly $53 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2018
Industry Hosts 12.68 Million U.S. Passengers in the Last Year & Generates 421,711 Jobs Domestically
Fuel Hotel Marketing Podcast: Episode 126 – Top 5 Ways Hotel Operations & Marketing Teams Can Work Better Together (w/ Wil Slickers)
Bridging the gap between the operations staff and the marketing team is an age-old problem that has faced many hotels. In this episode of the award-winning Fuel Hotel Marketing Podcast, we tap into the brain of a bonafide hotel operator, Wil Slickers, and discuss some ideas that may help you to get every team member into alignment and eliminate the silos so that you can better serve your guest.
Travel Industry Apps and Websites Continue to Play Catch-Up with Digital Leaders in Other Industries, J.D. Power Finds
Legacy Hotel, Airline and Rental Car Brands Lag Far Behind Digital Leaders in Travel and Other Industries
Negative YOY Performance for US Hotel Industry for October
U.S. hotel occupancy dipped 0.8% to 69.3% in October, and coupled with a 0.5% ADR decline to $133.34, RevPAR decreased 1.2% to $92.35.