NASHVILLE, TN — From August 6–8, 2025, Nashville’s music‑city backdrop will host industry power players at the Hotel Data Conference (HDC) 2025, where hospitality leaders, analysts, and technologists will convene for data‑driven insights and strategic learning. Hosted by STR, a subsidiary of CoStar Group, and powered by IDeaS, the 17th annual conference unites global voices—from Canada, France, Russia, South Korea, and Brazil—in a curated program of panels and presentations on leveraging data for hospitality success.
🎯 Why HDC 2025 Is Critical for Hospitality Leaders
The Hotel Data Conference is recognized as a premier venue for operators, investors, and analysts who rely on empirical data to inform decisions. With sessions designed around benchmarking, AI integration, segmentation, forecasting, and labor optimization, attendees gain actionable takeaways anchored in CoStar and STR’s proprietary datasets.
Nashville’s growth as a dynamic tourism market makes it both a strategic and symbolic site for understanding market recovery, occupancy dynamics, and rate strategy in real time.
🌐 International Speakers Bring Diverse Perspectives
Delegates from Canada, France, Russia, South Korea, and Brazil will lead cutting‑edge sessions on:
- Data‑driven revenue optimization
- AI and automation for guest personalization
- Demand forecasting in emerging markets
- Sustainable operational strategies informed by analytics
Together with attendees from markets including Australia, UK, Spain, India, and Mexico, this truly global summit is designed to blend regional insights with international strategy.
🔧 Key Themes and Learning Tracks
- Revenue Management Powered by Analytics
Experts will share modern pricing tools, segmentation models and market trend analysis techniques that drive profitability. - AI & Personalization in Action
Panels focus on machine learning applications for customer service, booking personalization, and operational automation. - Guest Experience and Loyalty
Strategies will include optimizing stay personalization based on guest data and building retention through customized offers. - Sustainability Metrics & ESG Reporting
Data-centric approaches to minimizing waste and meeting environmental targets will be explored as emerging industry imperatives. - Global Forecasting & Economic Trends
International economists and hospitality analysts will address economic shifts, travel sentiment, and regional tourism forecasts. - Tech-Driven Digital Transformation in Hotels
Featured tools include cloud-based revenue systems, advanced distribution platforms, and integrated tech suites.
🎤 Notable Sponsors & Industry Partners
The conference includes key sponsors whose technologies support leading hospitality operations:
- Expedia Group
- Duetto Cloud (revenue intelligence)
- Revinate (guest loyalty and CRM)
- SHR Group (cloud revenue tools)
- Siteminder (distribution solutions)
- Cvent (event management for hotels)
Additional partners include Aptech, CBRE, Otelier, PTG Consulting, and Elder Research. The media sponsorship roster features Hotel Investment Today, AHLA, Asian Hospitality, and Luxury Travel Advisor—ensuring wide industry exposure.
🎯 Who Should Attend?
Professionals who monitor and leverage hospitality data will benefit, including:
- Hotel Revenue Managers & Executives
- Hospitality Investors & Strategists
- Analysts and Demand Forecasters
- Hospitality-Tech Providers
- Consultants, Revenue Managers, and Operators across brands and independent properties
This conference caters to anyone using data to guide decisions or seeking to apply market metrics to their business strategies.
🎉 Strategic Networking in the Music City
Networking sessions, including themed dinners and roundtables, provide structured and informal opportunities to collaborate. Special events like “Tell Me More: Live!”, a podcast live recording, bring storytelling to hospitality data.LinkedIn
🏨 Venue, Travel & Logistics
HDC 2025 takes place at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, accessible via Nashville International Airport (BNA), with strong connections from major airports such as Newark (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL). Key airlines include Delta, American, and Southwest.
📅 Registration & Availability
Registration opened in March 2025, and the conference is now officially sold out, though a waitlist remains available. Early-bird and regular registration phases closed well before the event, reflecting high demand.
🎵 Final Notes
At the intersection of hospitality, data, and global leadership, Hotel Data Conference 2025 offers deep value through informed sessions led by a diverse panel of international experts from Canada, France, Russia, South Korea, and Brazil. Whether you’re driving revenue strategy or seeking the next innovation in service personalization, HDC provides the data, networking, and strategic foresight to elevate your hospitality game.
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