Weekend demand makes the difference as business travel still lags
The U.S. hotel industry neared 50% occupancy in the latest weekly results as leisure travel began to reemerge from a post-holiday hibernation.
Concern over restrictions, not the virus
If the coronavirus becomes endemic, it would be a permanent fixture of our lives, like the seasonal flu. But that would not necessarily mean it is no longer dangerous.
What wellness means has shifted, and what travelers are looking for has changed
The trend toward wellness and transformative experiences is a popular one in the tourism and hospitality industries, but many companies are missing the point.
STR: U.S. hotel profits reached 52% of pre-pandemic level in 2021. Strong holiday demand helped overall profitability levels, with December showing 2021’s highest recovery index.
Greater certainty despite Omicron. Most respondents to Meeting Professionals International’s quarterly survey are now more optimistic about live attendance in 2022.
Revenue-managing the Valentine's Day weekend. This year, Valentine's Day falls on a Monday, and hoteliers are hoping to stretch bookings over the weekend.
How the metaverse will change luxury travel. Can the luxury travel experience possibly get any better? With the metaverse, it can, and it will.
The long, slow death of the hotel minibar. Popular new brands emphasize a communal atmosphere, with wine hour in the lobby or a market near the front desk.
What Google Topics signals about advertising's future. The clearest signal yet that the days of amassing third-party data on user behavior over long periods of time are coming to an end.
Shiji Group: Managing demand for optimal hotel performance. Created in 2014 in collaboration with ESSEC University in Paris, this online course has become a classic.
Duetto: Is automated room pricing glitching on you? Don't ignore potentially business-deflating trends that could remain (or be created) when you turn on system automation.