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Top economists caution that the worldwide economic forecast is delicately poised between geopolitical challenges and the potential growth offered by advancements in artificial intelligence, a situation that directly affects the hospitality industry.
David Lund delves into the financial challenges faced by hospitality leaders when closing operations, offering insights into cost management and strategic planning for such scenarios.
Emil Iskandar explores strategies for hotel owners to successfully navigate and close deals amidst sustained elevated financing rates.
This article presents the latest trends in key economic indicators as well as an outlook for the year ahead.
The U.S. economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter of 2025, according to an estimate delayed by the government shutdown. This marks the fastest pace of growth since Q3 2023 and builds on the solid 3.8% gain in the second quarter, following a 0.5% contraction earlier in the year.
Is AI going to replace my job? What positions should new graduates pursue that won’t be eliminated by AI? These aren’t questions from a sci-fi movie; they’re the real, pressing concerns.
What if benchmarking could do more than track performance? What if the same techniques used to measure whether we have maximized room rates or restaurant profitability could uncover systematic fraud within your organization?
This distinction – CFKNOW versus CFNO – speaks directly to today’s expectations of club leadership, governance, and financial stewardship. While a CFO may bring deep financial and technical expertise, what truly sets them apart is how they apply that knowledge to complement the Club’s mission, align with its culture, and improve how the Club operates.
A shared commitment to standardization, education, and profitability intelligence for the global hospitality industry.
Due to the softer outlook for room revenue in 2025, hoteliers have focused on other sources of income to grow their hotel revenues. One of the primary sources of ancillary revenue has been the food and beverage (F&B) department, which has historically been the second-largest source of revenue in the industry.