2023 industry outlook better than pre-pandemic levels

David Corson February 9, 2023

Staffing and economic challenges will remain, but the hotel and resort industry this year is likely to top pre-pandemic performance in terms of nominal room revenue, state and local tax revenue and demand, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association's State of the Hotel Industry Report. Room-night demand is projected to reach 1.3 billion occupied room nights this year, up from 1.29 billion in 2019, while nominal room revenue is predicted at $197.48 billion, up from $170.35 billion in 2019. TravelPulse

The 2023 Hybrid Summit

was held January 26th, 2023, Noon to 4 PM EST with Atlanta locals in person and rest of country virtual via Zoom

Mirrored cabins in NC reflect off-the-grid luxury

Set to debut in May, the aptly named Mirror Hotel in Marshall, North Carolina includes 18 secluded cabins that each offer a mirror-paneled exterior and the opportunity to go off the grid in an upscale, luxurious way. The cabins, which are built on stilts and