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The competitive edge of integrated data versus siloed approaches

Let’s face it: our industry has never been famous for being data-driven. We’ve been running on gut feeling, Excel spreadsheets, and the shape of the moon.

Opinion Articles

AI Max, Ads in AI Overviews and the End of the Hyperlink Economy: Hotel Marketing in the Post-Search Age

For thirty years, the web has been a system of exits, a labyrinth of blue underlined doors pointing outward, each page no more than a step toward another place.

Edinburgh Hotel Market Spotlight YE May 2025

The sample of branded full-service hotels in Edinburgh recorded a healthy increase in profit during the 12-month period ending in May 2025, relative to the same time last year.

Wellness: Move Over. Welcome Permah!

Hotels with strong wellness provisions tend to perform better. Wellness tourists spend more. Wellness tourists spend more.

Africa at a Crossroads: Preventing Overtourism Through Sustainable Practices

Africa’s post‑COVID tourism resurgence is undeniable. In 2024, the continent welcomed approximately 74 million international arrivals—7.4 % above 2019 and a notable 13.5% higher than in 2023.

What if hospitality saved jobs? Even if only partially!

In a world where artificial intelligence learns faster than we have time to educate it, a major risk looms: that of the mass destruction of tasks performed by humans, and with them, entire professions.

The Hidden Cost of Manual Accounting in Hospitality

Manual accounting may seem like a manageable process—especially for small hospitality operations—but the reality is far more costly than it appears on the surface.

Barcelona Hotel Market Spotlight YE May 2025

The sample of branded full-service hotels in Barcelona recorded an increase in profit during the 12-month period ending in May 2025.

Today's News

What is a Global Distribution System (GDS) in the hospitality industry?

Travelers now book through a variety of channels – direct websites, online travel agencies (OTAs), corporate agents and more – making it crucial for hotels to be everywhere their guests are searching.

U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 September

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 September.

Demand for Outbound Travel Surges Among U.S. & Canadian Travelers, MMGY Study Confirms

International travel is on pace for record numbers in the next two years, according to MMGY’s latest study, the 2025 Portrait of American & Canadian International Travelers™.

UN Tourism and Sommet Education Foundation launch “Social Innovation Challenge”

UN Tourism has launched the Social Innovation Challenge, a global call to empower and accelerate startups and scaleups that implement sustainable, inclusive, and green solutions for social Impact.

Hyatt, Kiraku, and Takenaka Announce 22 Billion Yen Final Close of Real Estate Fund for Luxury Onsen Ryokan Joint Venture Brand “Atona”

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Kiraku, Inc. (“Kiraku”). (“Kiraku”).

American Franchise Act will spur hotel entrepreneurship, AHLA Says

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introduced by Representatives Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Don Davis (D-NC).

Chanin Donavanik Appointed Group CEO at Dusit International in Bangkok , Thailand

Jason Pirock Appointed Vice President Global Brand Marketing at Outrigger Hospitality Group in Honolulu - HI, USA

Matthew Grauso Appointed Vice President of Operations – Caribbean at Remington Hospitality in Honolulu - HI, USA

John B. “Jack” Corgel Named Senior Advisor at Woodworth Core Group in Atlanta - GA, USA

Now Open: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins - the Neighbourhood Hotel in the Heart of Melbourne’s CBD Offers the Perfect Spot for Guests ‘to Find Their Curious’

Luxury on the Vine: Kimpton to Introduce “Laid Back Sophistication” to Napa Valley

PM Hotel Group Announces Debut of RESET Hotel in Joshua Tree

Today's Supplier News

Visual Matrix Supports Follow Money Fight Slavery Summit as Platinum Sponsor

Travel in Style: Elevate Your Guests’ Journey with Custom Luggage Tags

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