The hotel brand boom meets reality
A decade of expansion collides with inflation and competition, leaving only a few segments — like upper-midscale — consistently ahead Aug 18, 2025 In today’s hotel industry, brand expansion and…
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Virtuoso Travel Week 2025: The new rules of luxury travel
From AI disruption to Gen Z influence, five issues shaping the future of luxury advisors Aug 18, 2025 At the 37th annual Virtuoso Travel Week—dubbed the “Fashion Week of Luxury…
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Rethinking the reception desk
Hey 👋 You’ve just opened Hotel Nuggets, a not-boring newsletter for hoteliers. Today’s edition: 🤔 Rethinking the reception desk 💡 Same venue. Two completely different moods. 🤲 How to catch…
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AI pricing in airlines sparks backlash over ‘exploitation phase’ fares
Delta’s partnership with Fetcherr raises concerns over higher ticket prices and the spread of hyper-optimized pricing to other industries Aug 13, 2025 Airlines are testing artificial intelligence tools that can…
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Leisure travel market to triple over the next 15 years
Emerging markets, such as China, India, and Saudi Arabia, are expected to drive significant growth in the travel industry Aug 13, 2025 Global leisure travel spending is set to triple…
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How hotels are reimagining outdoor spaces
From smart irrigation to sensory-driven VR, landscape architecture is transforming hotel exteriors into sustainable, high-value guest experiences Aug 13, 2025 Hotel outdoor spaces are evolving from decorative afterthoughts into strategic…
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How AI is becoming the operating system for hotels
Why forward-thinking hoteliers are rebuilding operations around AI to boost revenue, efficiency, and guest satisfaction Aug 13, 2025 For hotels, artificial intelligence is moving from a nice-to-have feature to the…
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Short-term rentals outperform U.S. hotels in Q2
Short-term rentals post a nine-point RevPAR lead over hotels, with regional gains and losses highlighting shifting market dynamics Aug 13, 2025 Short-term vacation rentals (STRs) outpaced traditional hotels across every…
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Airbnb’s new play: Hotels in the spotlight
Company rolls out aggressive plan to onboard more hotels in supply-constrained markets and win over traditional hotel guests Aug 13, 2025 Airbnb is ramping up efforts to integrate hotels into…
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Sabre cuts growth forecast as air bookings falter
Corporate and government travel weakness, product delays, and modest hotel booking gains amid market softness drive 40% share drop Aug 12, 2025 Sabre reported a 1% year-over-year revenue decline in…
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