Steve Gutter – Hotel Expert Talks

Global Occupancy Slowdown: Mixed Performance for U.S. Hotel Industry in Early March 2025

In the first week of March 2025, the U.S. hotel industry experienced flat performance, with a modest increase of 0.6% in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). Contributing factors to this…

Steve Gutter March 24, 2025

Hotels Staff-Less

Key Hotel Trends to Watch in 2025

Change is the only constant in the hospitality industry, and as we move into 2025, the landscape is set to evolve even further. With guest satisfaction and experience at the…

Steve Gutter March 20, 2025

Hotels

Hotel Occupancy and RevPAR Forecast for Easter Holidays 2025

As we approach the Easter holidays in 2025, the hotel industry is poised for significant growth in occupancy rates and revenue per available room (RevPAR). Here’s a detailed analysis of…

Steve Gutter March 18, 2025

Hotels Staff-Less

Digitalisierte Hotels vs. Personalfreie Hotels: Ein Dilemma in der modernen Gastfreundschaft

Die Gastgewerbeindustrie erlebt einen tiefgreifenden Wandel, der durch das Aufkommen digitalisierter und personalfreier Hotels gekennzeichnet ist. Diese Entwicklung wirft entscheidende Fragen über die zukünftigen Gästeerlebnisse und das Wesen der Gastfreundschaft…

Steve Gutter March 11, 2025

Hotels Staff-Less

Digitized Hotels vs. Staffless Hotels: A Dilemma in Modern Hospitality

The hospitality industry is undergoing a transformative shift, marked by the emergence of digitized and staffless hotels. This evolution raises critical questions about the future of guest experiences and the…

Steve Gutter March 11, 2025

Hotels Staff-Less

Mobile Keys vs. Hotel-Self-Service-Kioske: Eine Vergleichsanalyse

In den letzten Jahren hat die Hotelbranche neue Technologien angenommen, um das Gästeerlebnis zu verbessern und die Abläufe zu optimieren. Zwei prominente Lösungen, die an Bedeutung gewonnen haben, sind mobile…

Steve Gutter March 6, 2025

Hotels Risks

Wie europäische Hotels personalfreie Betriebe nutzen, um Kosten zu senken

Die Hotelbranche in Europa sieht sich steigenden Betriebskosten gegenüber, was viele Hotels in die Nähe der Insolvenz bringt. In Reaktion darauf setzen immer mehr Betriebe auf personalfreie Abläufe als strategischen…

Steve Gutter February 28, 2025

Staff-Less

Mobile Keys vs Hotel Self-Service Kiosks: A Comparative Analysis

In recent years, the hospitality industry has been embracing new technologies to enhance guest experience and streamline operations. Two prominent solutions that have gained traction are mobile keys and hotel…

Steve Gutter February 11, 2025

Bankruptcy Hotels Risks

Staff-less hotels or bust?

Europe's hotels are teetering on the brink, their futures as precarious as a housekeeper's balance atop a wobbly ladder. The continent's hospitality industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with soaring operational…

Steve Gutter February 1, 2025

Hotels Risks

Navigating Bankruptcy Risks: How Hotels in the U.S. Are Embracing Staff-Less Operations to Reduce Costs

The hospitality industry in the United States is facing unprecedented challenges as operational costs continue to rise, putting many hotels at risk of bankruptcy. To avoid financial collapse, establishments are…

Steve Gutter January 30, 2025