“In the flow” or “On the Flow” comments on work
People talk about “being in the flow” as if it’s some zen productivity state. That’s nice, but what I mean by flow is much more practical: things moving. From left to right, down the funnel,…
Middle East hotel performance heats up
Despite the summer heat, hotel performance has accelerated across the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates). In August, revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew 11.7%…
The Untold Story of Rate Misuse: Expedia Group Research Highlights How Centralized Distribution Can Help Hotels Reduce Rate Leakage and Protect Revenue
98% of hoteliers surveyed lose an average of 6% of revenue annually due to rate leakage. Hoteliers spend on average $40,100 annually managing their B2B distribution networks. 99% of respondents recognize that a centralized distribution…
Shangri-La Maldives Resort Set to Reopen
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives — Photo by Shangri-La Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the reopening of Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, an iconic destination that epitomises luxury, natural beauty, and…
What Is MAPE? A hotelier’s guide to forecast accuracy
As a hotelier, you’ll know the frustration: you build a forecast you trust only to see actual results veer wildly off course. Rooms go unsold because demand was overestimated or staff are stretched thin because…
YY Group Secures Five New Luxury Hotel Clients in Thailand
SINGAPORE, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group," "YYGH," or the "Company"), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM), today announced that its subsidiary,…
JW Marriott Expands in Vietnam with the Debut of JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils the all-new JW Marriott Cam Ranh Bay Resort & Spa, marking the luxury brand's continued expansion in Vietnam, and its…
Cloudbeds Partners with h2c on Landmark Global Study of AI & Automation in Hospitality
San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the AI-powered platform fueling hotel growth today announced its role as a partner in h2c’s newly released 2025 Global Study: “AI & Automation in Hospitality: Navigating Today’s Challenges, Shaping Tomorrow’s…
Gen Z Powers European Travel Boom, Leading in Both Spend and Intent
London, UK – Gen Z is propelling Europe’s travel boom, with the youngest generation of travellers now planning to spend the most on international trips and take more holidays than any other age group in…
Forget the AI Hype. New Report Shows How Real Independent Hotels Are Using AI and What’s Actually Working
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in hospitality headlines right now. Promises of robot concierges, self-learning revenue systems, and smart room everything dominate the conversation. But while the industry debates what’s possible, a quiet shift is already…