Hospitality Today

JULY 3, 2025

Get the full story at CoStar Related must-reads Booking.com’s 2025 European Accommodation Barometer - Europe’s accommodations sector heads into peak season with strong optimism, yet small and independent properties face persistent hiring and digital adoption challenges. weve got you covered.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 12, 2025

hotel construction pipeline is being driven in large part by the introduction of more than 120 new brands since 2017 and focused development in two high-performing segments: the upper-midscale chain scale and extended-stay accommodations. The expansion of the U.S.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 16, 2025

Major sporting events—like the Super Bowl, the Olympics, tennis opens and even regional tournaments—bring in thousands of visitors who require accommodations, meals, transportation and entertainment. Furthermore, sportspitality aligns with a broader shift in consumer behavior toward experience-driven travel.

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Travel Media Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

million mentions, we have accommodations. So no, I don’t think it’s any surprise that accommodations and rooms is the number one sentiment tag. We can tell as travelers, as consumers, when something is, is genuine, when something is empath empathetic and authentic. So right around 2.8

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Hotel Speak

JUNE 20, 2025

Food miles have become a common term when talking about the distance that food has to travel before it’s consumed. With a rise in solo travel bookings and growing demand for accommodations that cater to independent travellers, it’s clear that this trend is here to stay. Often, these travellers choose to travel locally, but not always.

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Little Hotelier

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This guide will take you through all the vital elements of a unified inbox for your hotel or small accommodation property. Improved efficiency Switching from phone to tablet to desktop, then from SMS to email to WhatsApp to Airbnb, can be both annoying and surprisingly time consuming. Heres how to create a unified inbox.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Liselotte De Maar, managing director, global strategy lead for travel, Accenture, added, Hoteliers will welcome the opportunity to tap into consumers growing demand for travel and evolving opportunities to harness live sports and entertainment as an additional revenue generator.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 18, 2025

Poor connectivity led to distribution issues, while time-consuming manual processes made inventory updates both difficult and prone to errors. It has genuinely helped us when they look for accommodation in Tequila,” Margarita explains. People really do click through to our website and use the booking button.

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AskSuite

JUNE 27, 2025

According to PwC, 70% of consumers now expect companies to offer self-service options, and the travel and hospitality sector ranks among the top industries adopting AI to meet this demand. Real story: At Galgorm Resort , the AI solution led to a surge in accommodation inquiries, accounting for over 33% of all chats during an entire quarter.

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Little Hotelier

JANUARY 12, 2025

A guest profile is a key part of managing guests in a hotel or accommodation. However, at small accommodations, guest profiles will be what you use the most in your day-to-day property management. What is a guest profile? It provides a rundown of key details about the guest, such as their name and contact details.

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eHotelier

JUNE 24, 2025

With a 20-year strong track record, this growth highlights continued momentum in the demand for scalable global distribution, direct booking technologies, and strategic marketing support for independent accommodation providers.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 15, 2025

As a small accommodation provider, you need to partner with major players to increase your visibility and attract travellers from across the globe. This puts tremendous pressure on small hotels to constantly monitor OTA rates and match their prices, which can be time-consuming. It can help prevent business complications.

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Hospitality Today

JULY 3, 2025

Get the full story at The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required) Related must-reads Booking.com’s 2025 European Accommodation Barometer - Europe’s accommodations sector heads into peak season with strong optimism, yet small and independent properties face persistent hiring and digital adoption challenges.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Velaa is at the very forefront of scaling its product and technology innovations to meet consumer demand seen in its recently opened, industry-defining Wellbeing Village. STUNNING ACCOMMODATIONS OVER AND NEXT TO THE OCEAN The stylish 47 villas 18 of which are over-water are both supersized and preserve the utmost privacy.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 20, 2025

So you’re either adding it to the consumer or you’re reducing your costs.” Theyre looking at consumer businesses and saying travel is the standout class let’s go for it. That money will have to come from somewhere, said James Clarke, General Manager at TravelZoo UK. Technology is also coming into its own.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2025

The report highlights the industry’s resilience and potential for growth as it adapts to evolving travel patterns and consumer preferences. ” This shift is driving expansion into branded residences and alternative accommodations as hotels capitalize on the growing “Experience Economy.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Operational delays: Manual data entry and updates consume valuable time that could be better spent on guest services. The system struggles to scale up: incorporating additional calendars becomes quite challenging and consumes a lot of time as your location becomes more active.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Experience in the hotel industry: Our First Class Valet brand is well recognised in the hotel and accommodation industry. Management Time: Managing Valet Parking is very time consuming for management. They need someone to make it easy for them so they can get on with their own job. Collaboration needs to be seamless.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 10, 2025

Offering a perfect blend of 19th-century grandeur and modern hospitality, Casa Palacete 1822 stands as one of Granada’s most distinctive boutique accommodations. With just six rooms, each accommodation represents a significant portion of potential revenue, making optimal distribution across multiple channels absolutely crucial.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 27, 2025

Leisure travel is one of lifes most fulfilling experiences and economy notwithstanding, consumers have told us that they really want to pursue and cherish these types of adventures, said Pete DiMaio, COO, TravelBoom Hotel Marketing. Nearly a third (28%) of respondents said they were actively seeking more affordable accommodations.,

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Hotel Speak

APRIL 18, 2025

The Environmental Impact of Hospitality The hospitality sector is a major contributor to global environmental challenges, with key areas of concern including: With growing pressure from regulatory bodies and consumer demand, hospitality businesses must take sustainability seriously to remain competitive.

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MediaBoom

JUNE 30, 2025

Consumers are now using mobile devices for everything related to travel, from investigating travel destinations to booking hotels. Your messaging solution should be universal to accommodate your diverse guests. Get My Free Audit Should My Hotel Use Mobile Marketing?

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 21, 2025

Carrying a back-to-nature concept, Wawowows accommodations invite guests to reconnect with nature and themselves. This process was not only time-consuming but also made it nearly impossible to attract international guests. The available facilities are simple yet sufficient, from a campfire area to a shared kitchen.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 17, 2025

HCN offers similar opportunities via its programmatic ad platform for brands wishing to connect with affluent traveling consumers who spend up to 3.5 waking hours in the hotel room. “We are extremely excited to partner with ZINIO to deliver digital magazines to our hotel partners and their guests,” said Kevin Bidner, HCN CEO.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 21, 2025

"Did you know 78% of travelers now prefer eco-friendly accommodations, making sustainability a key factor in their decision-making?"  "  According to Booking.com, 2022 Sustainable Travel Report, 78% of global travelers intend to stay at least once in eco-friendly or green accommodations in the upcoming year.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

6/5/2025 One Bad Click Could Cost You the Booking Conviva’s 2025 State of Digital Experience Report highlights how widespread poor digital experiences are driving significant consumer frustration and revenue loss across industries. In hospitality, 41% of consumers say a great booking experience makes them more forgiving of bad reviews.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 8, 2025

AI-powered personalization tools handle tasks that used to consume staff time, such as sorting guest data or sending personalized offers. Diverse accommodation options , such as co-living spaces and long-stay suites, are growing as travelers seek more personalized and flexible stays.

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Hospitality Today

JUNE 24, 2025

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Travel › Market Data America hits the brakes on travel Lagging bookings, shrinking budgets, and last-minute plans reveal growing consumer caution — and potential trouble ahead for the U.S. The downturn suggests consumer resilience may be weakening after years of strong post-pandemic demand.

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eZee Absolute

JANUARY 3, 2025

As we march into 2025, you as a hotelier and accommodation owner have a unique opportunity to refresh your marketing strategies and win over a new generation of travelers. In fact, a 2023 report by HubSpot found that 54% of consumers want to see more video content from brands.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 3, 2025

With inflation persisting and consumer spending under pressure, independent restaurant operators are being asked to do more with less. Based in Oklahoma, Champion Hotels operates a diverse portfolio of over 150 properties ranging from luxury full-service hotels to limited-service accommodations.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Consumer sentiment has been a bit hesitant, and we did experience a slowdown in demand during the second quarter. Effective advocacy is essential for the long-term sustainability and growth of the accommodation industry in New Zealand. In New Zealand, we’re navigating a landscape filled with both challenges and promising opportunities.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 2, 2025

Gain visibility and control over your hotel’s operations Little Hotelier’s all-in-one platform offers crucial safety and security, helping small accommodation businesses remain compliant. Pricing compliance delivers important consumer protections. Learn more Why does hotel compliance matter?

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AskSuite

JUNE 12, 2025

This consumes valuable time and disrupts the flow of customer service. Comparison of Room Descriptions and Included Experiences Visualization, directly in the chat, of complete descriptions of options sent to the traveler — including meal plan variations, experiences, and services linked to accommodation.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Tattersalls Boutique Hotel Armidale is a premium accommodation located in the Northern Tablelands of NSW, just over two hours inland from the popular coastal destination of Coffs Harbour. It has simplified the booking process for guests and staff and the management of bookings is now much less time consuming.

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Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

Motorised height adjustment To accommodate all possibilities and room types – including sloping environments or areas with rising seating, such as cinema rooms or conference centres – the Philips 135HDL6015IA features a motorised trolley enabling smooth and safe electric lifting, also supporting its portability. We took this on board.

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Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Bobs LEGIT takes additional factors into consideration, including the environmental impact of construction materials, cleaning services, toiletries, food and drink consumables, waste and water and furnishings. HCMI has been widely praised for helping operators take a vital first step in carbon measurement.

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Fuel Travel

MAY 27, 2025

Paperless Check-In with Mobile Guest Messaging Traditional front desk check-ins can be time-consuming and rely heavily on printed forms and documents. These changes not only reduce a hotels environmental impact but also appeal to eco-conscious travelers who are increasingly evaluating sustainability when choosing accommodations.

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