Hotelier News

What Hotelier News does

Hotelier News is a Brazilian B2B digital media platform dedicated exclusively to the hospitality and hotel industry, headquartered in São Paulo and operating the website hoteliernews.com.br. The platform publishes daily industry-specific journalism covering hotel business strategy (Mercado, Expansão, Digital), technology (Hotel Solution), people and careers (Pessoas, Lobby, Três perguntas para), design (DESIGNX), sustainability (HUB ESG, Radar ESG), MICE, timeshare (Multipropriedade), and short-term rentals, organized across more than ten editorial categories with 1,209+ pages of archive content dating back to 2015.

The platform is built on a WordPress-based web publishing foundation extended with a proprietary video hub (hntube on YouTube), an email newsletter system, a WhatsApp distribution channel, and active social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Proprietary research products include the Hotel Report (co-developed with SPTuris/São Paulo Turismo), HSMAI Insights (in partnership with HSMAI), Noctua Insights (with Noctua), and the Radar ESG national survey, positioning Hotelier News as both a news outlet and a data-publishing partner for industry associations.

Revenue is generated through digital advertising (display banners, Flash de Notícias sponsored placements), branded video content on hntube, sponsored articles and advertorials, and event media partnerships. Advertisers include hotel chains (Accor, Marriott, Wyndham, Blue Tree, Slaviero, Trul), technology vendors (TOTVS, Vingcard, Climber RMS, LG, HSystem), and industry associations (FOHB, ABIH, Senac). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the newsletter subscription is free for readers. The company operates with a small editorial team and is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Hotelier News

Legal name

Hotelier News

Website

https://hoteliernews.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hotelier News is a privately held Brazilian B2B digital media platform headquartered in São Paulo, publishing daily hospitality industry news across business, technology, ESG, design, and people via its website, hntube video channel, newsletter, and social media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Industry Trade Media

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Cooking & Beverage Magazines (MPAJAEAF)

Keywords

• Hospitality industry news
• B2B trade media
• Hotel industry journalism
• Digital advertising publishing
• Event media coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Digital Advertising & Sponsorship: Primary revenue stream from display advertising (banners), sponsored content articles, branded video content (hntube), and Flash de Notícias sponsored placements. Advertisers include hotel chains (Accor, Blue Tree, Wyndham, Slaviero), technology providers (TOTVS, LG, Climber RMS, HSystem, Vingcard), hospitality suppliers, and industry associations (FOHB, Senac, ABIH).
2. Sponsored Content & Native Advertising: Company profiles, branded articles, and advertorial content produced under the editorial umbrella. Advertisers include Accor, brands within the Accor ecosystem, OLT Hotéis, Trul Hotéis, VIHP, R1 Grupo, Harus, and others across the hospitality supply chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Hotelier News is a Brazilian B2B digital media portal covering the hotel and hospitality industry through daily news, executive interviews, market reports, and multimedia video content (hntube). The platform operates editorial categories across business, lifestyle, design, people, ESG, and events, generating revenue primarily through display advertising, sponsored content, and event-media partnerships with hotel chains, technology vendors, and industry associations.

Product overview

Hotelier News is a Brazilian hospitality industry news portal and media platform, not a SaaS or technology product. It provides news coverage across multiple editorial categories including NEGÓCIOS (Business), LIFESTYLE, DESIGNX, PESSOAS (People), IN LOCO, HUB ESG, AGENDA, and NEWSLETTER subscription services. The platform covers topics such as digital transformation, hotel expansion, revenue management, MICE, timeshare, short-term rentals, gastronomy, and ESG practices in the Brazilian hotel industry. It also features video content through its hntube section and covers industry events like Hotel Trends Conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotelier News Website Portal The core B2B news portal providing daily hospitality industry news, executive interviews, market intelligence, technology coverage, ESG benchmarking, and event previews for Brazilian hotel professionals.
• hntube Video Platform Video content hub featuring executive interviews (TurisTalks, Hotel Lobby Talks), event coverage, and hospitality industry multimedia editorial for the Brazilian hotel professional audience.
• Hotelier News Newsletter Subscription Free email newsletter providing recurring curated hospitality industry news updates directly to registered Brazilian hospitality professional subscribers.
• Flash de Notícias (Breaking News) Short-form breaking news module providing rapid industry updates, time-sensitive announcements, and sponsored flash news placements for hospitality advertisers seeking visibility.
• Hotel Report Proprietary market intelligence report produced with SPTuris providing São Paulo hotel reservations, average daily rate, and demand data to enable benchmarking and trend analysis for Brazilian hospitality decision-makers.
• Radar ESG (National ESG Survey) National ESG maturity survey and report benchmarking sustainability practices across Brazilian hospitality companies, positioning Hotelier News as a thought leader in hospitality ESG.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hotelier News archives contain 1,209+ pages of NEGÓCIOS section content alone, spanning articles from 2015 to 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotelier News operates a dedicated editorial section 'HSMAI Insights' covering association events, roundtable discussions on distribution and revenue management, ROC (Revenue Optimization Conference) Brazil events, and industry white papers. The partnership provides HSMAI with editorial coverage while giving Hotelier News access to proprietary hospitality sales and marketing research and exclusive executive access.
• FOHB (Fórum de Operadores Hoteleiros do Brasil)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHotelier News serves as a media partner for FOHB events including the VIII Fórum Nacional da Hotelaria, providing editorial coverage of the forum and its outcomes. FOHB provides industry data and event content that Hotelier News publishes, while Hotelier News provides media visibility and audience reach for FOHB initiatives.
• SPTuris (São Paulo Turismo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotelier News publishes the 'Hotel Report' in partnership with SPTuris, which provides hotel market data for São Paulo including reservations, average daily rates, and demand evolution. This data partnership enables Hotelier News to produce proprietary market intelligence reports that are unique in the Brazilian hospitality media landscape.
• TOTVSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTOTVS appears as an advertising sponsor and featured speaker partner. Beto Sobrinho of TOTVS was featured in an article on data integration strategy in hospitality, with TOTVS branding and logo placement on the Hotelier News platform.
• Noctua InsightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotelier News operates a dedicated editorial section 'Noctua Insights' providing market intelligence and research collaboration with Noctua, a hospitality revenue management and analytics firm. The partnership provides proprietary data and analysis for Hotelier News content.
• Radar ESG (National ESG Survey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotelier News publishes the 'Radar ESG' survey results measuring ESG maturity of Brazilian hospitality companies, conducted nationally. The survey collaboration positions Hotelier News as a thought leader in hospitality ESG coverage while providing proprietary research content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Travel Weekly: Travel Weekly is a long-established B2B travel trade publication covering news, destinations, and supplier content. It is comparable as a multi-channel B2B travel trade media brand monetized through advertising, with a broader travel remit than Hotelier News' hotel-only focus.
• Skift: Skift is a global B2B travel and hospitality media and research platform producing daily news, research reports, and events. It is comparable as a competing trade-publication model targeting hospitality decision-makers, though it operates globally rather than focusing exclusively on Brazil.
• Phocuswright: Phocuswright is a global travel industry research and media company producing research reports, news, and events. It is comparable as a higher-end B2B travel/hospitality intelligence platform with research-led content and events, mirroring Hotelier News' Hotel Report and Radar ESG initiatives.

Regional players

• Hotelier India: Hotelier India is a B2B hospitality trade media platform covering the Indian hotel industry. It is comparable as a regional B2B hospitality trade publication with editorial, events, and advertising, mirroring Hotelier News' niche specialization in another single-country market.
• Hotelier Middle East: Hotelier Middle East is a B2B hospitality trade publication serving the Middle East market. It is comparable as a regional B2B hospitality trade media brand with advertising-led revenue and event partnerships, operating in a different geography but with a closely aligned business model.
• HOSPES Magazine: HOSPES is a Portuguese-language B2B hospitality magazine and media platform focused on Brazil and LATAM. It is comparable as a regional competitor in Brazilian hospitality trade media, covering hotels, suppliers, and industry events in the same language and geography.

Direct peers

• Hotel News Now: Hotel News Now (by STR) is a B2B trade publication dedicated to the hotel industry, providing daily news, analysis, and data-driven content. It is the closest direct peer in business model — niche B2B hotel industry news portal monetized through advertising and research — though it serves the global/US market rather than Brazil.
• Hospitality Net: Hospitality Net is a long-running B2B hospitality industry portal publishing news, opinion, and supplier content. It is comparable as a multi-channel B2B hospitality media platform with supplier directories and editorial coverage, similar in scope and monetization model to Hotelier News.

Emerging players

• Boutique Hotel News: Boutique Hotel News is a UK-based B2B hospitality trade media outlet focused on boutique and independent hotels. It is comparable as a niche B2B hospitality publication with advertising and event-driven content, though it serves a different segment and geography.
• Daily Hotelier: Daily Hotelier is a B2B hospitality news portal targeting hotel professionals with daily editorial and industry coverage. It is comparable as a digital-first B2B hospitality news outlet with advertising-led monetization in a similar niche, though it operates in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hoteliernews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/hoteliernewsHN
• Facebookfacebook.com/hoteliernews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotelier-news
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoteliernews/?hl=pt-br

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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