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Five years later: How COVID-19 changed the travel industry

🌍 As of Mar 13, 2025, the travel industry has shifted towards sustainability, well-being, and personalization, reflecting travelers' consciousness about their impact and demand for immersive experiences. Mindful travel, post-pandemic boom, social travel, blended trips, sustainability challenges, wellness focus, pandemic lessons, and tech innovations mark the industry's evolution. Travelers prefer slow travel, community connections, flexible options, and wellness itineraries while the industry grapples with balancing sustainability and overtourism, and invests in greener technology and efficient automation.
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Global business travel in 2024: Growth, shifting Trends, and the road ahead

💸 On Mar 13, 2025, the Advantage Travel Partnership with Travelogix released the 8th Global Business Travel Review analyzing 33.7 million bookings (2019-2024) worth £16.5 billion. Transactions grew by 15.5% in 2024, yet June saw a decline; average transaction value fell to £399.81 from £429.35. Economy class bookings rose to 79.81%, trip duration decreased by 33% to 4.62 days, and sustainability concerns increased economy bookings due to lower carbon emissions.
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Impact of PMS UX on hotel operations

🛡 On Mar 13, 2025, the importance of a well-designed property management system (PMS) in hotels was highlighted, emphasizing its role in improving efficiency, employee retention, and guest satisfaction. Key facts include: A poor PMS UX can lead to slow processes, a steep learning curve, and high staff frustration; most hotel employees undergo only two weeks of PMS training while full proficiency may require months to years; a well-designed PMS can enhance employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and improve operational efficiency; the hotel industry faces labor shortages and high turnover, underlining the need for a user-friendly PMS.
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The rise of incentive travel

🏖️ On Mar 13, 2025, it was reported that companies are using incentive travel programs to combat workplace stress, with the market projected to grow from $42 billion in 2021 to $216.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 12.1%. These programs not only reduce burnout and improve mental health but also boost productivity and job satisfaction. High engagement and retention are linked to the use of unique travel experiences, with 71% of organizations seeking novel destinations. Healthcare is a significant sector adopting these strategies. Leading providers include Maritz Global Events, BI Worldwide, ITA Group, Creative Group, Cadence Travel, Brightspot Incentives & Events, and Andavo Meetings & Incentives.
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The future of group travel is digital-first

📱 Group travel industry adopting digital transformation, with technology, data analytics, and evolving customer expectations making processes more efficient as of Mar 13, 2025. Planners use data for decision making, forecasting, and dynamic pricing. Web platforms enable instant booking, enhancing efficiency, and self-service. Hotels adapt with dynamic pricing and tailored services, focusing on online bookings and flexible options to meet new demands.
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Northeast Asia’s travel boom

🏖 Northeast Asia's online travel bookings are projected to surpass $30 billion by 2026 with a 57% online penetration. By 2027, the region's gross bookings will hit $60.3 billion. Japan, surpassing Thailand, has become Asia's top tourist destination since 2024, with 36.87 million visitors and aims for 60 million by 2030. South Koreans lead in outbound travel to Japan, over 30%. With the return of Chinese travelers, their impact benefits South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau. American tourists to Japan surged over 33% in 2024.
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The Hotel Yearbook 2025 Annual Edition

📦 The Hotel Yearbook Annual Edition 2025 examines the transformation of the global hospitality industry, focusing on evolving guest expectations, new operating models, rapid technological change, and increased competition. It offers insights from experts to help hoteliers understand industry dynamics and provides best practices and emerging trends for success in the future.
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Sweet Smell of Success: How scent marketing captures not only hotel guests’ noses, but hearts. – HOTELSMag.com

🏠 Marcel Proust, a novelist, explored "involuntary memory" with cues like food or smell. Scent marketing enhances brand identity, creating emotional connections with consumers, especially in hotels. Integra Fragrances, led by CEO Lorenzo Cotti, serves fashion and hospitality giants such as Bulgari and MaxMara. Langham Hospitality Group, for instance, uses signature scents like Ginger Flower to represent its luxury brand. HD Fragrances, a French company, partners with luxury hotels like Anantara Plaza Nice to craft unique fragrances. Maison 21G designs hotel scents, including seasonal ones for Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Scent marketing can increase guest spending and lead to retail opportunities like branded candles or perfumes. Integra also offers scent diffusion systems with real-time air quality monitoring, enhancing both ambiance and energy efficiency. Raffles Sentosa Singapore will open in March 2025 with its signature scent. Scent marketing in hotels offers various ways to engage guests and create lasting impressions.
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Short-term rentals reshaping UAE hospitality

💰 On March 12, 2025, the UAE hospitality industry faces disruption due to short-term rental properties, causing hotels to adapt by offering flexible pricing, redesigned rooms, and personalized services. Travellers' preferences for comfort and functionality have led to changes such as larger desks and work-friendly environments in hotels. The UAE government has implemented licensing and taxation for short-term rentals to maintain standards. Extended stays have grown in popularity, with hotels offering long-term stay packages, catering to business travellers and digital nomads. With local residents also hosting, the accommodation options have expanded, and the hospitality sector continues to innovate, merging the convenience of short-term rentals with traditional hotel reliability.
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Sleepcations: The rising travel trend for better rest

😴 A KAYAK study reveals 85% of Americans felt sleep-deprived last year, prompting 55% to consider a "sleepcation" in 2025. "Sleepcation" destinations include Split (Croatia), Canmore (Canada), Andorra la Vella (Andorra), and U.S. locations like Leavenworth (WA), Mammoth Lakes (CA), and Pigeon Forge (TN). KAYAK's new filter aids in finding restful vacations, underscoring a travel trend towards prioritizing rest.
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