U.S. Travelers Undeterred by Tariffs and Recession Talk
Source: MMGY Global KANSAS CITY, MO – According to a flash study conducted by MMGY, more than 8 in 10 U.S. consumers still intend to travel for leisure over the next 12 months despite recent…
Everything hoteliers need to know about demand forecasting
In a landscape as ultra-competitive as the hotel industry – one in which dynamic pricing rules and customers vote with their feet, often basing their decisions on price and perceived value for money – revenue…
Resorts World Sentosa, Marriot International introduce The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort
The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort — Photo by Marriott Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will host Singapore's first The Luxury Collection branded property, set to open in 3Q2025. Developed in collaboration with Marriott International, The…
Open Innovation – A Catalyst for Progress, Purpose and Impact
What Is Open Innovation? What if the next breakthrough idea for your business did not come from your internal team – but from the outside? For too long now, innovation has been seen as a…
Food for thought: Google Search is 373x bigger than ChatGPT search!
There have been a lot headlines that traditional search is dead due to the rise of AI Search via the generative AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc. Some experts herald the end of Google's monopoly…
March hotel news – The Points Guy
Spring, in my humble opinion, is the best time of the year. I've already had two great tastes of spring, even though we have not fully escaped the colder days quite yet.In late March, on…
Tariffs and Turbulence: Navigating Hotel Operations in a Travel Downturn
The hospitality industry is currently facing a confluence of challenges that threaten to curtail travel demand and strain hotel operations. Economic uncertainties, compounded by recent tariff implementations, are reshaping traveler behaviors and demand forecasts. Understanding…
How Hotel CRM & CDP Drive Success in Direct Bookings
The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. As hotels grapple with rising operational costs and intensified competition from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), the need to strengthen direct booking channels has never been more pressing. According…
Accor Sets New Record in Hotel Signings in 2024, Eyes Continued Growth in 2025
Raffles London at The OWO - Image Credit Accor Accor opened 293 new hotels and resorts in 2024, adding 50,000 rooms to its portfolio. Accor's development activity in 2024 set the foundation for continued growth…
Marriott’s Hotel Push in Europe Targets Middle-Class and Smaller Cities
Marriott International aims to boost its appeal to Europe's middle-class travelers, announcing on Tuesday plans to double its Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand to more than 50 properties by the end of 2026. The…