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Why it’s time to rethink what it means to be a tourist
“Does tourism build up our world or tear it apart? The only answer to both of these questions is ‘Yes’,” writes McClanahan in The New Tourist Jul 4, 2024 Whereas…
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How OTAs comply with California’s junk fee law
Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia/Vrbo are all complying with California’s new junk-fee transparency law, but their approaches vary widely Jul 4, 2024 The new law, which became effective this week, requires…
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The smarter way to spend $1,000 a night on a hotel room
If you’re paying through the nose for your hotels, shouldn’t you at least maximize what you’re getting? Here’s a strategy for doing just that Jul 4, 2024 If you’ve been…
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How “shoulder season” became popular with tourists
As people seek to avoid extreme heat and beat the crowds, off-season travel is more popular than ever Jul 4, 2024 Travel companies are seeing a surge in demand from…
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U.S. summer travel highlights economic divide
A new New York Times report uses summer travel as a barometer of the widening gap between the economic haves and have-nots in the U.S. economy Jul 4, 2024 The…
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IATA: Air traffic demand up 10.7% in May
In May, global traffic, as measured by revenue passenger kilometers, increased 10.7% year-over-year, continuing its double-digit percentage growth trend Jul 4, 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data…
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Hospitality Technology Trends: How AI Is Revolutionizing Hotel Revenue Management
The hospitality industry is buzzing with innovation driven by powerful new hospitality technology trends. Technologies fueled by AI and machine learning are driving trends – and bolstering everything from guest…
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Latest threats and best practices for securing guest data
A new Shiji white paper explores the evolving landscape, highlighting emerging risks and effective strategies to protect guest data and ensure business resiliency Jul 3, 2024 As hotels adopt more…
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Hotels, OTAs and DMA
HOTREC’s 2024 Hotel Distribution Study explores the latest trends in the European accommodation industry and reveals how consumers book hotel rooms Jul 3, 2024 The findings underscore the need for…
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