Online platforms have elevated short-term rentals from niche to mainstream, redefining the competitive landscape for hotels worldwide—but not uniformly. Short-term rentals are no longer just an "alternative"—they’re a driving force in hospitality. This data-rich session will explore:

• Markets where rentals dominate Booking.com’s Top 10
• Data on where hotels still maintain a competitive edge
• ADR, pricing trends and competitive strategies across key markets
• Markets where short-term rental growth is outpacing hotels and intensifying competition

Leave with a strategic understanding of how short-term rentals are reshaping market dynamics and influencing long-term revenue trends.

Get ready for high-energy discussions and groundbreaking ideas as The Spotlight podcast takes the stage. This live taping will feature:

• Top-of-mind and unfiltered conversations on hospitality’s next big moves
• Innovative approaches to today’s biggest challenges
• Fresh takes on trends poised to reshape the industry
• Insights that push boundaries and spark action

Be part of the excitement as this live session brings a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations driving the future of revenue management and hospitality.

From sell-out concerts to global tournaments, major events create unique challenges—and opportunities—for hotels. This session will cover:

• High-impact strategies for maximizing profitability during demand surges
• Early identification of demand signals to gain a competitive advantage
• Tactics for extending booking windows and capturing market displacement opportunities

Discover strategies to prepare your organization for high-profile events, enabling you to seize opportunities, drive consistent growth, and establish market leadership.

The world of hospitality benchmarking is evolving rapidly—are you keeping up? Join this panel of industry leaders as they explore:

• What’s next for benchmarking in an era of dynamic competition
• The role of real-time data and customizable metrics in modern strategies
• The future of competitive insights and how to stay ahead

Walk away with actionable insights on how to embrace the next generation of benchmarking and drive greater revenue impact.

Reputation matters—but how much does it impact your pricing power? This data-driven session reveals:

• The evolving influence of online reviews scores on travel decisions
• Proven revenue gains from enhancing your online reputation
• Segment-specific trends of review scores on pricing power

Discover how your property’s online reputation can be leveraged as a strategic asset to drive long-term revenue growth and enhance market positioning.

What sets the industry’s top-performing hotels apart? Find out in these first-hand accounts, where some of the industry's brightest innovators share their most remarkable successes. Hear how hospitality leaders turned ambition into action and challenges into game-changing results with bold ideas and unique approaches. Each story offers:

• Honest insights into challenges faced and lessons learned
• The thinking behind their approach
• Practical advice for applying their lessons to your business

Prepare to be motivated by fresh ideas, bold moves, and stories that showcase the true power of innovation in hospitality.

Discover how Lighthouse is reimagining hospitality strategy in this exclusive product and innovation spotlight. Our product leaders will share:

• Recent innovations shaping the Lighthouse platform
• Exciting new product announcements
• The vision and roadmap shaping the future of the platform

This session is your opportunity to explore the vision driving Lighthouse and how we’re building tools to empower your success.

What’s next for hospitality revenue management? This interactive session brings together thought-provoking insights on the topics that matter most to you. Guided by audience input, the discussion will explore:

• Predictions for the most significant changes in the industry
• Key challenges facing hospitality revenue management
• Opportunities to innovate and thrive in a competitive market

Gain insights to anticipate and prepare for the industry’s most significant shifts while identifying strategic opportunities to innovate and adapt, positioning your organization for long-term growth in a rapidly evolving market.