The line between Airbnb, hotels, and short- and long-term rentals is blurring
An increasing number of companies have formalized a model that combines Airbnb booking arrangements with the basic structure of an average hotel—so-called “Airbnb hotels.”
Despite the omicron setback for airlines, the longer-term prospects are looking bright
Corporate giants with storied reputations and long-standing customer relationships are less likely to lose out on opportunities by keeping workers at home a little longer.
STR comparisons to 2019 show importance of pricing power
Pricing power in leisure travel destinations and airport markets continue to keep the U.S. hotel industry recovery on track despite hotels being less than half occupied on average.
United: Bookings continue to be strong for March and beyond. But business traffic is "down substantially," even though it had improved "quite a bit" in the fourth quarter last year.
GBTA: Uncertainty a huge wet blanket on business travel. Despite Omicron, there are positive signs, and industry professionals continue to be optimistic for the long-term outlook.
Flexible work and travel will give Airbnb a boost. A post-Covid pandemic future of flexible living and working arrangements will be a boon to the company.
Welcome to the future of travel advisers. There's a growing divide between online agents that simply process your travel requests and well-trained travel consultants who do what no computer can.
How hotels extend use of outdoor spaces. Year-round use of outdoor spaces at hotels is becoming increasingly important for both guests and operators.
How to make branded content work for your hotel. Many consumers now prioritize booking trips with brands that share their priorities when it comes to travel.
OTA Insight: Adopting hotel revenue management software doesn't have to be a struggle. More and more hotel software is plug and play, rapidly integrating with the systems you already have.
D-EDGE: Generate new visitors and increase direct bookings. Connecting with guests at each stage of the marketing funnel shifts bookings from OTAs to the hotel’s website.