Have you ever heard of transdisciplinary research? Maybe you have heard of multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary and thought that they were all the same. Although they sound similar, there are some key differences. So, what is transdisciplinary research (if not a tongue-twister for non-native speakers)? How does it differ from multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, and why should you care about it?
AI is no longer a futuristic buzzword in the hospitality world, it’s already reshaping how hotels operate, communicate, and make decisions. From guest messaging to revenue management, AI is becoming deeply embedded in the day-to-day functions of hotels around the world.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today unveiled its first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report. A multi-month effort spanning two industry-wide surveys of hundreds of hotel owners and property developers, the findings paint a picture of an industry that, despite the tumultuous news cycle, remains confident in its resilience and long-term growth prospects.
In 2028, Los Angeles will become the center of global attention as it hosts the XXXIV Summer Olympic Games. Although the event is still several years away, in the tourism and hospitality industry, time moves differently. Preparing for such a large-scale event isn’t a matter of “later” - it’s a strategic priority for today.
Guests walk into your lobby and see gleaming floors, fresh flowers, and spotless glass. They want crisp sheets, clean bathrooms, and air that smells fresh instead of like cleaning chemicals. But they have no idea about the teams working around the clock, the equipment running in back rooms, or the detailed systems that make everything look effortless.
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand's growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites' continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced today a partnership to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they expand, innovate and grow.
In a world fractured by conflict and fatigued by geopolitics, tourism may seem like a footnote. Frivolous. Secondary. Indulgent.
From reading online reviews to comparing amenities and pricing, the process can be overwhelming, so they crave certainty and objectivity.
In eight days, I had the honour of travelling across eight extraordinary countries—Namibia, Zambia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria. Each one taught me something vital not just about tourism, but about transformation. Every conversation, every connection, every challenge, also offered a powerful, unifying message.
Hospitality businesses can increase the perceived value of their internships by incorporating meaningful coworker socializing experiences and professional relationships for interns, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, we’re re-visiting a conversation with Shannon Knapp, President and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World, and Revinate CMO Karen Stephens. They discuss how technology is the “great facilitator” of luxury experiences and the driver of true guest loyalty. Shannon also sets the record straight on who really calls the shots on luxury experiences (hint: it’s your guests), and shares why serving your guests’ preferences is one of the best things you can do to elevate on-property experiences.
Sports-tripping – the trend whereby people travel specifically to watch sporting events, participate in competitions or build sports into their holidays – is taking centre stage in business travel, according to a new survey by Hyatt1.
While business travel drives critical business outcomes, it can also come with challenges for organizations and employee travelers alike. These challenges can sometimes make the pursuit of the “perfect business trip” seem like a distant fantasy. Yet, it is an aspiration the industry can work to achieve — with travel managers identifying various technological innovations that can reduce friction and drive trip success. This is according to new research released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, in partnership with Direct Travel, Spotnana, and Troop.
Economics is essential in the hospitality industry because it helps businesses understand and respond to market dynamics, optimise resource allocation, and make informed financial decisions. These principles also allow companies to adapt to fluctuations in tourism and global economic conditions. A solid grasp of economics enables hospitality professionals to operate efficiently and competitively in a dynamic and often unpredictable environment. By studying economics, we gain insights into how markets function, how prices are determined, and how policies can influence employment, inflation, and economic growth. It also equips us to critically assess trade-offs, evaluate costs and benefits, and make informed decisions in both personal and societal contexts to understand how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate limited resources. Economics also provides a framework for addressing pressing global challenges such as inequality, financial stability and sustainability.
Three leading hotels in Asia from Accor, IHG and Zannier Hotels have become the first to earn verified recognition from the data-backed Tuu Eco Stay Awards, proving sustainability can strengthen both credibility and competitive edge.
Tripadvisor, the world's leading travel platform, revealed the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels, spotlighting this year's top-rated hotels worldwide as identified through Tripadvisor reviews. Claiming the title of the No. 1 Top Hotel in the world is Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Mexico, which also secured the world No. 1 spot in the All-Inclusive and Treat Yourself categories.
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The following article would be too “out there” to be accepted in our industry but for the revelations occurring in the last few years that have given the majority pause to question the conventional wisdoms that have lulled us into accepting, with sinking heart, the inevitability of non-optimum situations.
It’s said that all is fair in love and war, although it seems like what we’re dealing with in current events seems like it’s hard to know where one begins and the other ends.