U.S. Hotels Facing Lower TRevPAR and RevPAR in 2025

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Unlicensed Accommodation

Hong Kong authorities conducted surprise inspections targeting properties suspected of operating as unlicensed hotels and guesthouses under operation “Solar Flare.” The Office of the Licensing Authority identified several locations possibly offering accommodation without the proper licences. Under local law, running unlicensed hotel or guesthouse accommodation is a criminal offence, with potential fines and imprisonment for violators. Cases with sufficient evidence are expected to proceed to prosecution. Read more.

Branded Residences Are Not Hotels

The article explains that branded residences should be seen as distinct from traditional hotels. Branded residences are primarily residential units that carry a hotel brand’s name and lifestyle appeal, but they are not operated in the same way as hotel rooms. The focus is on private residential living with premium services and amenities, rather than short-term guest stays. Read more.

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S Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Global Operations with Oracle

S Hotels & Resorts, owned by Singha Estate, operates 36 hotels with 4,290 rooms across Thailand, Maldives, Fiji, Mauritius, and the United Kingdom. The group set out to unify operations, lower maintenance costs, and improve system security across all properties. After adopting Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud, it consolidated reservations, rate management, and core hotel functions onto one platform. Read more.

Rethinking Sustainability and Regeneration in Hospitality

Current hotel sustainability programs focus on reducing operational impact. Energy savings, water efficiency, and waste control remain the main priorities. Ecosystem restoration and community well-being often receive less attention, or are treated as optional additions. This approach centers on limiting harm rather than improving destination health. Read more.

U.S. Hotels Facing Lower TRevPAR and RevPAR in 2025

A new report finds U.S. hotels saw declines in both total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2025. The report shows a drop in demand that dragged full-year performance below budget expectations. Luxury and upper-upscale hotels maintained relatively stronger performance compared with economy and midscale segments, which felt the most pressure. Operators protected profit margins through tighter cost control even as revenue metrics softened. Slower discretionary spending influenced the drop in ancillary revenue as well. Read more.

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