December 8, 2025
Spotlight Series: The Lodging Conference
The Lodging Conference is in the spotlight as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Harry Javer, president/founder, discusses the origins of the event, the importance of in-person networking and the value the conference brings to attendees.
October 20, 2025
Tides could be turning in hotel transactions, as institutional investor participation increased
Industry experts at the 2025 Lodging Conference suggested that hotel transaction activity may be increasing as institutional investors show a growing interest in returning to the market.
October 16, 2025
Top 4 hotel trends from 2025’s Lodging Conference
Hospitality executives at the 2025 Lodging Conference highlighted four key trends: navigating economic and tariff headwinds, capitalizing on building and acquisition opportunities during downturns, meeting the rising demand for lifestyle brands, and prioritizing the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance guest experiences and revenue.
October 14, 2025
Lodging Conference notebook: IHG, TPG, Hyatt and more
Industry leaders at the 2025 Lodging Conference expressed optimism for the future of the hotel business despite current RevPAR challenges, highlighting aggressive growth strategies for brands like IHG's Ruby and Hyatt's lifestyle portfolio alongside a significant shift toward private credit in the lending market.
October 14, 2025
Record-Breaking Lodging Conference 2025 Reveals Optimism, Innovation, and the Power of Women in Hospitality
The 30th annual Lodging Conference saw record-breaking attendance of over 3,000 leaders who expressed cautious optimism about the hospitality industry's future, highlighting the growing influence of women in leadership and the potential for technology to enhance the guest experience despite current economic and political uncertainties.
October 13, 2025
HM on Location: U.S. admin’s ‘chaos’ weighs on hotel industry
At the 30th Lodging Conference, economist Bernard Baumohl reported that the U.S. hotel industry is facing significant uncertainty and "chaos" due to volatile federal policies and high tariffs, though it remains buoyed by resilient consumer spending on travel and dining.
October 13, 2025
The Lodging Conference 2025: Hoteliers weigh the biggest challenges that stand in the way of transactions
At The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, hotel executives and economists discussed how economic uncertainty, high construction costs, and political unpredictability are currently stalling transactions and shaping development strategies for 2026.
October 9, 2025
Hoteliers Grapple with Lackluster Performance Amid Precarious Economy, Political Environment
Hotel executives at The Lodging Conference expressed a realistic outlook for the U.S. hospitality industry, noting that while lackluster performance and economic uncertainty have hindered growth, a shift in the transaction market is beginning to emerge as buyers re-engage with smaller, stabilized assets.
October 9, 2025
Hospitality in Focus: Experts Share Insights on Growth, Headwinds, and Opportunity
At The Lodging Conference 2025, hospitality leaders discussed how the industry is navigating a bifurcated market where luxury and leisure demand remain strong despite economic headwinds, while lower chain scales face challenges from inflation and shifting traveler behaviors.
October 9, 2025
A pulse check on US hotel performance in a challenged economy
Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano shared experiences leading the company through recent crises and growth.
October 8, 2025
The Lodging Conference 2025: HVS Takeaways
The article highlights a sentiment of "cautious optimism" from the 2025 Lodging Conference, where industry leaders discussed navigating the "squeeze" of rising operating costs and flat revenue through the adoption of AI, lean operations, and selective dealmaking.
October 8, 2025
Statistically Sound: Leaders Weigh In on the State of the Industry
Based on the article from LODGING Magazine, industry leaders at The Lodging Conference 2025 describe the current hotel market as a "resilient" yet "uncertain" environment characterized by record-high project pipelines, shifting profitability in luxury versus economy segments, and an increasing focus on operational agility and sustainability.
October 7, 2025
How Long Will the ‘stutter’ Last?
The article discusses the current "stuttering" state of the U.S. hotel industry, where high debt costs and macroeconomic uncertainty are slowing dealmaking despite robust construction pipelines and a generally optimistic outlook for long-term growth.
October 7, 2025
Optimism trumps uncertainty at Lodging Conference
Despite persistent economic uncertainty and rising operating costs, industry leaders at the 2025 Lodging Conference expressed a bullish outlook for the hotel market, driven by resilient consumer demand and the anticipation of future opportunities in a low-supply environment.
October 7, 2025
The Lodging Conference Kicks Off With Deal Makers Discussion
At the 2025 Lodging Conference, industry leaders discussed a "K-shaped" recovery in the hotel market, highlighting a resilient luxury sector contrast against a struggling economy segment amidst challenges like inflation and fluctuating travel demands.
October 7, 2025
Is hotel development healthy? Execs give temperature check at Lodging Conference
Despite a challenging start to 2025 marked by tariffs and economic uncertainty, hotel development executives from major brands like Hilton, Wyndham, and Choice express optimism for future growth, citing opportunities in international markets, the upscale and extended-stay segments, and the potential for a rebound as interest rates begin to fall.
October 2, 2025
Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Accor, Hyatt to Join in Lodging Conference 2025 at JW Marriott Phoenix Boosting Hospitality Trade in Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, China, and India with US
The Lodging Conference 2025, held at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa from October 6 to 9, will bring together global hospitality giants like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt to drive international investment, innovation, and deal-making across the hotel industry.
October 2, 2025
3 Decades of Shaping Hospitality: The Lodging Conference Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary Milestone
The Lodging Conference celebrates its 30th anniversary by honoring its history of fostering industry connections, its resilience through challenges like 9/11 and the pandemic, and its unique reputation for blending serious hospitality dealmaking with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.