August 2017 GOPPAR Levels Hit a 2017 Low
Despite recording a 0.6 percent increase in RevPAR, GOPPAR at U.S. hotels fell to a year-to-date low of $71.01 in August 2017 as demand...
September Outlook Shows Promising Future for U.S. Hospitality
NEW YORK—Heading into the last quarter of 2017, fourth quarter data is showing healthy gains across the board, despite slight declines in average daily...
Independently Minded: The Power of Soft Brands
So far in 2017, two major hotel chains have announced the addition of a new soft brand to their brand portfolios. In January, Hilton’s...
TrevPAR Grew and Profits Slid for U.S. Hotels in July 2017
U.S. Hotels' GOPPAR dropped by 0.7 percent in July 2017, as the 1.1 percent increase in TrevPAR was cancelled out by escalating costs, according...
Study: Bed Bug Infestations Cost Hotels Thousands
ATLANTA–A new study from pest control company Orkin finds that eight of 10 hotels have dealt with bed bugs in the past year, and...