SEO, AEO, GEO, AISO…What’s the Difference?
In Brief: The article clarifies distinctions among SEO (Search Engine Optimization), AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Geographical …
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Choice Hotels’ New Interim CEO’s First Task: Fix the Revenue Gap
Choice Hotels’ interim CEO Dominic Dragisich faced a revenue gap in much of his U.S. business in the second quarter. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) at Choice’s upscale-and-above hotels in…
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Short-term rentals enter a new phase of scrutiny and structural growth
Short-term rentals are becoming structurally embedded in how travelers book trips. Phocuswright's Global Short-Term Rentals 2026 finds gross bookings reached $219.9 billion in 2025, growing at a 5.3% compound annual rate through 2029 to $270.6 billion. Three forces are shaping the sector: tightening regulation reshaping supply, AI and platform shifts changing discovery, and evolving traveler expectations rebalancing the split between STRs and hotels. US usage incidence jumped from 24% to 30% year over year, the largest increase on record, while Europe shows an already mature, established market.
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What the hotel brands won’t tell owners this quarter. They just made their flag cheaper to fly. Hotel owners, you have the upper hand right now. 4 big brands just reported Q2 earnings. They are… | Kin Meng Sio | 29 comments
What the hotel brands won't tell owners this quarter. They just made their flag cheaper to fly. Hotel owners, you have the upper hand right now. 4 …
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My Place Hotels Opens First Florida Property in Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda, Expanding Extended-Stay Options After Five Years
🏨 My Place Hotels opens its first Florida property in the Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda market, located along the I-75 corridor. The 63-room hotel, first in the submarket in 5+ years, features in-room kitchens and a business center. Construction began in 2025, with design by The Richardson Design Partnership. Owned by PCMP 23, LLC, and managed by Legacy Management, LLC, it addresses the growing demand for extended-stay options in the region.
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Christian Nolle Launches New Project "Airline Atlas" Focused on Aviation Culture and Historical Impact of Flying
✈️ Christian Nolle is an aviation-focused maker and editor of *Direction of Travel*. He tested Heathrow's Terminal 5 before it opened and collects route maps. In a podcast episode, Christian discusses his projects, including *Tickets to Everywhere* and his latest reveal, *Airline Atlas*, which caused a one-week delay in the episode's release. The discussion covers historical airline influences and his discovery of abandoned Olympic Airways aircraft at Ellinikon, the former Athens airport.
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Hotel Operators Enhance Profitability by Focusing on Total Value in Procurement Strategies Amid Rising Costs
🏨 Rising costs and labor pressures are pushing hotel leaders to scrutinize procurement. Effective procurement strategies, including support from Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), are crucial for maintaining guest satisfaction and profitability. Key strategies include reducing labor through efficient amenities, utilizing local suppliers, and leveraging digital procurement platforms for insights. Procurement impacts daily operations by enhancing efficiency, controlling costs, and ensuring consistent performance. Evaluating the true cost beyond unit prices ensures decisions align with broader business objectives.
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IDeaS Converge 2026 Highlights Shift from Traditional Revenue Management to AI-Driven Commercial Platforms
💻 Converge 2026, IDeaS Client Summit, showcased a shift in revenue management systems. Key trends include: 1) Dashboards transitioning to workflows for efficiency; 2) AI enhancing interfaces, explaining anomalies and recommendations; 3) Platforms evolving to orchestrate decisions across pricing and inventory; 4) Revenue management expanding into commercial management, integrating pricing, forecasting, and demand generation. These developments signal an evolution towards comprehensive commercial platforms, emphasizing decision-making and trust in AI.
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The Malaysian Startup Turning Coconut Flesh into a Clean-Label Kitchen Ingredient
CocoKami is a whole-ingredient, high-fibre coconut product with great foodservice potential, plus the bonus of being halal-certified and vegan. The post The Malaysian Startup Turning Coconut Flesh into a Clean-Label Kitchen Ingredient appeared first on Saladplate.
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Table for One: How The Solo Dining Boom is Reflecting in China’s Restaurant Industry
While solo dining has long been familiar in Japan, it is now rapidly gaining popularity in China. From single-portion pizzas to chef’s counter seating, eating alone is becoming commonplace, and restaurants are evolving to keep up. The post Table for One: How The Solo Dining Boom is Reflecting in China’s Restaurant Industry appeared first on Saladplate.
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