In 2025, hospitality leaders from across the industry spoke with Hotel Dive about some of the biggest trends impacting hotels.
C-suite executives from Hyatt, Marriott International and Choice Hotels shed light on development and technology shifts, while brand leaders for Extended Stay America and SBE’s HQ Hotels shared strategy updates. Multiple owners, meanwhile, gave an inside look at the unique operating environment of boutique properties.
Some of the conversations were reflective, while others were forward-looking, but all provided deep insights into the topics that were top of mind for hotel industry professionals in 2025.
Below is a roundup of the 10 most notable Hotel Dive Q&As from the past year.
