by Robert Rauch | Sep 29, 2026 | Featured, HR
Tech, workforce expectations, guest demands and the regulatory environment fuel changes First published on CoStar on September 2nd, 2026 Human resources (HR) departments have had to adapt to change by reshaping recruitment strategies, employee engagement practices and...
by Robert Rauch | Sep 29, 2026 | Featured, Revenue Management
How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Service The most expensive line on many hotel P&Ls is one that owners rarely look at in dollars: what OTAs actually cost in 2026. Commissions tend to run 15 to 25 percent of the room rate, while a direct booking usually costs a...
by Robert Rauch | Sep 29, 2026 | Featured, Industry Insights, Monthly Market Reports
The question I kept hearing in July was what Los Angeles would look like once the World Cup crowds went home. August gave a fair answer. RevPAR came in at $162.69, up 7.0% from $152.00 a year ago, with no tournament to lean on. That is a step down from the 11% to 12%...
by Robert Rauch | Sep 29, 2026 | Featured, Monthly Market Reports, San Diego
Forecast & Market Update for San Diego | September 2026 August is usually the month when a San Diego summer shows whether it had real legs. This year it did. County RevPAR reached $177.00, up 7.1% from about $165 last August, and the growth came from both rate and...