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Find articles covering Technology and Finance including such topics as the wireless world in hotels, the Internet, financial issues affecting Hotel management and new administration methods. Reviews, analysis and more.

Restricted Appraisal vs. Standard Appraisal: Understanding the Differences
Per the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), there are two appraisal report formats: the restricted appraisal report and the standard appraisal report
Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 5: Editorial Neutrality vs. Paid Placement — What AI Really Values
rom Strategy to Principles: With the first four installments of this series exploring how AI transforms discovery, visibility, booking, and ecosystem alignment, we now move from the strategic overview to the principles that determine long-t...
The AI Winners and Losers in the Travel Industry
It’s probably not controversial anymore to say we are accelerating into the biggest disruption in travel distribution of all time, three years ago today, nobody talked about any kind of upcoming threat to the dominance of Google
Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 4: The Role of Independent Platforms
The New Reality of Visibility - AI Travel Agents are reshaping not only how travelers discover and book hotels but also how the visibility ecosystem itself functions
Budget Season 2026: Why Digital F&B Ordering is Your Hotel’s Best Investment
How to maximise ROI and select the most effective digital platform for your hotel
Are You Managing Your Renovations Profitably?
Revenue is the foundation for any performance measurement, businesses thrive on a continuous source of revenue streams and if you don't have a top line, there is no bottom line to talk of either
Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 3: How AI Reshapes the Booking Journey
AI Travel Agents are not only transforming how travelers discover hotels — they are now redefining how bookings happen
The Hotel Profitability Tightrope: Walking the Line Between Growth and Costs
Think of 2025 as a tightrope act for hoteliers: revenue gains on one side, rising costs on the other
Considerations for Hotels Going Independent vs Branded
One of the critical decisions hotel developers and investors have to make is whether to affiliate their property with a brand or go independent
Seamless by Design: Why Unified Hotel Tech is No Longer Optional
As hotels evolve beyond stitched together systems and fragmented data, Shiji is betting big on unified architecture that blends flexibility with scale
How Much Should Hoteliers be Spending on Marketing?
With the 2026 budgeting season in hospitality rapidly approaching, it’s not too late to compare marketing spend in hospitality to the retail industry and the broader economy
Key Steps to Optimize Your Hotel Website for AI Search
AI is transforming how people research, plan and book travel and for hotels, staying on top of this trend will determine whether they are shown to travelers or disappear into the unlit corners of the internet
Are Virtual Check-Ins the Future of the Hotel Front Desk?
Earlier this week the media reported instances of outsourcing hotel check-ins to virtual agents based overseas
Hotel Profits Hit a Ceiling: Forecasting and Cost Control Now Critical
After two years of post-pandemic rebound, hotel operators are now facing a harder truth: revenues are still growing in some regions, but costs are rising faster—and profits are hitting a ceiling
Technology at the Heart of Its Guest Experience Strategy
As over 100 new hotels prepare to open across the UK and Ireland in 2025, a growing number of hoteliers are rethinking their approach – placing technology at the centre of planning from day one
Hotel Inventory Management – Are You Losing Money on This?
Are you ignoring hotel inventory management to your own peril? Losing money in the process! If yes, you are letting go the most powerful tool there is to boost the bottom line of your hotel
Is Your Hotel Technology Stack Ready For The Future?
The hospitality industry is on the brink of a transformative era; Technological prowess was once an advantage for the more savvy hotelier, whereas now it’s a core component of commercial success
Stop Leaking Money: How PORM Plugs Your Hotel's Profit Drains
Your hotel might be leaking profits without you even realizing it, these profit leaks happen every day through high OTA commissions, ineffective marketing campaigns, and popular services with surprisingly low margins
Smart Ways Airlines Are Using AI to Improve Operations
Last month, we spotlighted how Big Tech is quietly reshaping the front end of the travel experience, embedding itself deeper into passenger touchpoints through platforms like Apple Wallet and ChatGPT, now, the innovation spotlight has swung...
Monitoring The Rise in Technology Expenditures
With expectations of limited revenue growth in 2025, US hoteliers are focusing on all expense categories within their hotels
Signs Your Hotel’s Outdated Tech Is Costing You Guests
The guest experience is key and sticking with old IT systems might save money initially, but hidden costs can ultimately be higher than the costs of upgrades
Why Compliance Management is Essential for Hospitality Procurement
High-quality sourcing, safety protocols, and staff hygiene training all share one thing in common: they rely on robust compliance management to ensure your hotel is operating responsibly and ethically
The State of Distribution has Changed
Our annual State of Distribution report is the hospitality industry’s most comprehensive commercial-performance benchmark, produced by HEDNA, RateGain and NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality
Hotel Asset Management 2025: Navigating Volatility and Divergence
As we dive into 2025, hotel asset management in Asia Pacific (APAC) is a study in contrasts, volatility and market dynamics will play a big part
Choosing the Right Brand for Your Hotel
Choosing the right brand for your select service hotel can make or break your investment—whether you’re acquiring or developing
Hotel Market & Feasibility Studies: Connecting Vision with Viability in Untapped Markets
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic trends have helped breathe new life into secondary and tertiary hotel markets
AI Can’t Give Hugs: The Human Element That Technology Cannot Replace
Throughout my career in strategic communications, I’ve witnessed many technological revolutions that promised to transform human connection
Technology Isn't Replacing Human Touch in Hotels, It's Enhancing It
Walk into almost any discussion about the future of hospitality, and you'll likely encounter a familiar tension: the perceived conflict between technology and the quintessential 'human touch'
All Eyes on Operating Costs in 2025: Lessons Learned in 2024
Hotel profit margin, which measure profits as a percent of revenue, is considered a good indicator of the efficiency of hotel operations
The Role of the Engineering Department in Boosting Hotel Net Promoter Score
When we think about improving a hotel's Net Promoter Score (NPS), the focus often falls on customer service, amenities, or even the marketing strategy, however, the Engineering Department plays a pivotal, yet often overlooked, role in enhan...
The AI Revolution in Hospitality: Why Voice Agents Are Changing the Game for Hoteliers
For decades, the hospitality industry has been locked in a battle to balance operational efficiency with exceptional guest experiences
Hotel Asset Values and Strategic Positioning in a Policy-Driven Climate
Interpreting a Shift in Market Conditions: Recent federal policy activity in the United States is reshaping the operating environment for hotels and travel-aligned businesses
Meet the Top 16 Humanoid Robots
Meet the top 16 humanoid robots shaping the decade ahead, and their impact on industries, society and our economy
The 3 Pillars of Profit: A Simple Guide to the Hotel Business Model
Forget the myth that managing a hotel is complex - here's a surprisingly simple blueprint for success: Simplifying your hotel's business model is more important than ever to stay competitive
Trends and Applications of Capitalization Rates and Room Revenue Multipliers for Limited-Service Hotels
This article provides an overview of capitalization rates and rooms revenue multipliers, as well as a summary of recent trends for these metrics and their role in the valuation of limited-service hotels
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