The Rise of The Fitness-Driven Hotel
Many travellers now expect hotels to support their fitness, recovery, sleep and nutrition goals. This is changing how hospitality brands design spaces, deliver services and shape the guest experience. Read more
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Mastery of Hotel & Resort Operational Auditing: How to Do It Right
Operational audits can be a powerful diagnostic tool for hotel and resort owners seeking to improve property performance. But if done the wrong way, they remain expensive exercises that deliver little value. In this article, we look at what audits should assess, how they should be planned and executed, and how findings can be put to work effectively. Read more
The Evolving Role of Owner Representation
Hotel owner representation increasingly extends beyond individual projects to supporting investors throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets. Here is how this role can unlock value in key phases of the investment. Read more
Reality vs feasibility: Where the Model Breaks
The gap between feasibility and reality often lies in how operational factors are accounted for. A robust feasibility study must go beyond validating demand and financial potential to reflect how the asset will function in practice. Read more
Why Skipping Concept Development Costs More Than You Think
Concept development is often treated as a nice-to-have element, stemming from a misunderstanding that it is simply about branding or aesthetics. Many stakeholders imagine it as a mood board, a logo exercise or a stylistic direction that can be added later. In reality, concept is the strategic backbone of a project. Read more
Advanced Property Evaluation: New Metrics for Modern Hospitality Assets
Hotel owners and investors must move beyond traditional financial indicators in asset evaluation and take a holistic approach with new metrics to uncover hidden property value and future potential. This article explains why conventional evaluation tools don’t do the trick alone anymore, which modern metrics to take into account and what drives value at modern hospitality assets. Read more
Dos & Don’ts in Leisure Development: What the Experts Say
Experts at the Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum 2025 outlined leisure development best practices – prioritizing authentic guest experiences, balanced tech use, and fine-tuned investor strategies to ensure long-term value creation. Read more
Sleep in Hospitality: A Strategic Asset for Guest Experience
Sleep in hospitality is revolutionizing the guest experience. The hotel sleep experience has become a central focus, as modern travelers are willing to pay more for accommodations that enhance their sleep. Hotels that prioritize restorative sleep through innovative technology and environmental design gain lasting competitive advantages. Read more