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Hotel Tax Explained: Rates, Types & How It Works in 2025

Hotelogix

Did you know that hotel taxes contribute billions of dollars annually to local economies, funding everything from infrastructure projects to tourism promotion? For travelers, these taxes can significantly impact the overall cost of a stay, while for hoteliers, understanding and complying with these taxes is critical to avoid penalties.

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AHLA: Hotels face rising costs and flattening growth

Hotel Business

Despite these issues, potential lies ahead, driven by key trends in guest spending; shifting traveler behaviors; and upcoming major sports and entertainment events, according to the 2025 State of the Industry report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA),produced in collaboration with Accenture.

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SHA launches updated carbon measurement tool

Boutique Hotel News

The updated version of the HCMI aligns with the latest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol guidance with the support of Greenview, an energy maintenance and service company. . HCMI is already used by over 30,000 hotels under brands including Hyatt, Marriott, Radisson and Scandic, as well as some business travel platforms. .

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How hotels can play their role in eco-friendly tourism

Hotel Owner

Airlines are offering carbon offset programmes, governments are introducing visitor quotas, and tour companies are upgrading to electric buses – all in a bid to cut the environmental cost of travel. Fit for the future With an endless stream of guests shuffling through the halls, hotels require significant amounts of maintenance.

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Guide on Hotel Star Rating System. How does it work for Hotels?

Hotelogix

The hotel star rating system is a method around the world to give travelers insight into a hotel’s amenities, service level, and overall quality. Depending on the region, the evaluation is carried out by independent assessors or national tourism organizations. Who Rates Hotels in the Star Rating System?

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Guide on Hotel Star Rating System. How does it work for Hotels?

Hotelogix

The hotel star rating system is a method around the world to give travelers insight into a hotel’s amenities, service level, and overall quality. Depending on the region, the evaluation is carried out by independent assessors or national tourism organizations. Who Rates Hotels in the Star Rating System?

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Sustainability for Hotels – The Impact on Profitability

Revenue Hub

Why does sustainability in travel matter so much now – more than ever – to consumers? For hotels and the wider hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors specifically, sustainable development encompasses the three elements of people, planet and profit (the 3Ps) – implying long-term considerations for all stakeholders.