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IDeaS unveils 2025 hospitality predictions

Hotel Business

Experiential travel demand fuels new opportunities: As over-tourism continues to be a challenge for popular destinations, there are new opportunities for hotels to promote less-traveled areas. Focusing on personalized, curated experiences will be key to enhancing the guest experience.

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Beyond RevPAR: Judi Blakeburn (CCO) at Another Place & Watergate Bay on a Guest-Centric Revenue Revolution

Hotel Speak

Judi: We budget for ancillary revenue to be 40% of overall revenue, and I only see that growing as we continue to develop our guest experience. Hes from the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development , based at the Glasgow Caledonian University and their research was really fascinating.

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Report: Independent hotels see record-breaking occupancy

Hotel Business

This year, RoomRaccoon clients that use automated upsell technology received some of the highest ancillary revenue performances recorded with room upgrades, breakfast, early check-in/late checkout and a bottle of champagne among the top-performing add-ons. Domestic tourism is still going strong.

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In times of uncertainty, hotels have a reason to lean in

SiteMinder

The accelerating rise of the experience economy “The overarching story for the travel industry is one of success, accentuated by resilience,” says Sean Morgan, Head of Travel Industry Research at Tourism Economics. Recent data on global tourism arrivals align with this trend.

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Airbnb expands its reach—will hotels keep up?

Hospitality Today

While some hotel executives appear unfazed, seeing operational challenges in Airbnb’s model, others warn the hospitality industry risks missing out on loyalty-building and ancillary revenue opportunities. tourism marketing - U.S. Jun 12, 2025 • Hospitality PwC downgrades 2025 U.S. Olympics 2028. weve got you covered.

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Hotel Entertainment Strategies for 2025 Guests

Hotelogix

When strategically implemented, entertainment becomes more than just a guest delight tool — it’s a driver of brand loyalty , ancillary revenue, and five-star reviews. They also open sponsorship opportunities with local tourism partners. This is where hotel entertainment steps in as a powerful differentiator.

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Strategies to Manage Hotel Revenue & Increase Profit

Hotelogix

Optimizing ancillary revenue streams: To diversify your revenue sources, consider enhancing offerings in food and beverage, spa services, and event hosting. Building solid partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses and tourism boards for mutual referrals. Optimize your website for SEO to attract organic traffic.

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