Last-Minute Surge: How Shorter Booking Windows Are Remaking Hotels
A growing share of travelers now book hotels days, not months, before arrival, forcing brands to rethink pricing, staffing and how they sell every room night.
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
A growing share of travelers now book hotels days, not months, before arrival, forcing brands to rethink pricing, staffing and how they sell every room night.
Tech-focused aparthotel operator Bob W strengthens its German footprint with a new Munich city centre property, targeting demand for flexible urban stays.
Ambros Daytona, a newly opened oceanfront boutique in Daytona Beach Shores, has joined Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, marking the brand’s debut in the market.
IHCL is set to develop an intimate 20-key Taj Safaris lodge in Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura region, expanding its luxury wildlife portfolio in central India.
Hotel finance teams are turning to driver-based budgeting to react faster to demand swings, labor pressures, and rising technology costs across portfolios.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association praises Senate moves to end the record shutdown, easing pressure on hotels, workers, and travel markets nationwide.
Independent hotels face tighter margins and price-sensitive guests. New data shows why getting room rates right is critical to staying competitive in 2026.
Atwell expands its presence in Greater China with the opening of Atwell Hefei City Center, a new midscale suites hotel aimed at business and leisure guests.
HVS’s latest U.S. Market Pulse for March 2026 outlines modest growth in hotel performance, shifting demand patterns, and a more active yet selective investment market.
Fresh HVS analysis for early 2026 shows U.S. hotels edging forward, with modest RevPAR gains, easing distress and selective investor interest reshaping the market.
Laurel Real Estate Co. has brokered the sale of the Red Roof Inn in Clyde, Ohio, signaling renewed investor interest in small-market Midwest highway hotels.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association honors longtime board member and industry leader Kirk Kinsell, reflecting on his legacy of innovation and mentorship.