Hospitality is becoming more and more niche
Massive resorts with thousands of rooms will be replaced by smaller, more private properties that offer more facilities and accommodate longer stays, says hotel designer Jean-Michel Gathy.
Airlines expected to be back to historic levels by August
Part of pent-up demand is pent-up savings - people tired of spending on material home goods are ready to shell out for experiences, be it in cash or loyalty points that have been gathering dust since 2020.
Consumer confidence is growing but desire for travel shows a pattern of spikes and dips
McKinsey conducted five rounds of surveys to understand Chinese travelers’ sentiments - the latest results indicate an emerging pattern of periods of suppressed travel demand followed by a quick recovery.
Five emerging trends among U.S. travelers. Important trends hospitality professionals need to be watching for is that shift in traveler mindset from pandemic to endemic.
Airbnb: Concerns for the long term despite current resiliency. Beyond 2022, Airbnb might have to explore ways to significantly increase its bookings to enjoy continuous growth in the long run.
Myth-busting the new digital nomad. Given the changes taking place due to the pandemic, the Nomad lifestyle is no longer accessible to only freelancers and the self-employed.
Hopper selects RateGain to help hotel industry compete better on mobile. Travel Unicorn Hopper selects RateGain for prime access to global hotel supply inventory and pricing intelligence data.
WTM London launches new brand identity for travel tech event. Previously called Travel Forward, it will become WTM Travel Tech and offer more features for exhibitors and visitors.
How to make guides on Instagram. Think of Instagram Guides as Instagram Collections, except they’re for your followers rather than just for you.
stayntouch: 2022 Hotelier Technology Sentiment Report. Hotels’ adoption of on-property tech innovations expected to grow by 50% by the end of 2022.
MEWS: Spring product plan - a look ahead. Across the next few months, MEWS is focused on 15 major (and exciting) initiatives across its product teams.