HVS Report - Taking the Pulse of the Largest U.S. Hotel Markets - By Rodney G. Clough

HVS C&V leaders offer the pulse of their markets heading into the fall season. Out of 23 markets discussed, ten are rated as hot, nine are rated as mild, and the remaining four are rated as cooling.

The Risks in Relying Solely on Guest Reviews - By Jochen Ehrhardt

Hotels have long realized that guest reviews are valuable information that needs to be taken seriously and is indeed quite helpful feedback for improving their offerings. However, this is only the second-best guest feedback there is, after, of course, collecting it face-to-face during the hotel stay.

HVS 2019 Hotel Parking Survey - By Rodney G. Clough

This report provides a look at what hotels are charging for parking across the U.S. and offers insights on parking garage operations. The survey will be updated annually.

Q2 2019 Cvent Group Business Outlook Shows Continued Group Booking Slowdown

Quarterly forward-looking report informs hoteliers of key market trends to help drive group business growth

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the tenth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes, the longest period since the global financial crisis in 2008. continue reading →

Leveraging Bike-Share Systems to Improve Guest Experiences and Attract Tourists
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Bike-share systems have become a popular method for traveling within a city, and they are rapidly growing in many cities around the world, including New York, Paris, and Shanghai. This rapid growth allows tourists to explore a city on their own, using a communal bike, giving them an essential new way to discover the city. continue reading →