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The no-show mustn’t go on: hospitality sector concerned summer profits will be impacted by growing last-minute cancellations and no-shows

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The impact of no-shows and last-minute cancellations on the hospitality industry, already under pressure from inflation and high energy prices¹, is causing almost a fifth (18 per cent) of restaurant, pub and bar owners to consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments, a leading UK payments provider.

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The Return of Meetings & Events: Better and More Meaningful Than Ever

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The COVID-19 pandemic brought the meetings and events industry to an abrupt halt in early 2020, leaving in-person conferences, trade shows, and corporate gatherings canceled or postponed indefinitely. Now, as restrictions have eased, meetings and events are resurging at a fast pace; however, they look slightly different.

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Milwaukee’s Rebounding Lodging Industry and Future Economic Growth

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Milwaukee’s hotel market, particularly in 2020 when the city experienced a decline in tourism and major event cancellations, coupled with the addition of new supply. However, as the world moves towards recovery, Milwaukee is showing signs of revitalization.

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The Continued Recovery of the New Orleans Lodging Market

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New Orleans consistently ranks among the top leisure destinations in the United States due to its reputation for food, drink, and music; the preserved Vieux Carré (French Quarter); and its innate culture of hospitality. Thus, Jazz Fest and other conventions, events, and festivals for the rest of that year were canceled.

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7 Surprising Trends That Will Change The Way Hotels Handle Groups and Events Business

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Within the hospitality world, a new phenomenon is circulating – “revenge travel.” The concept is simple, albeit impactful for the industry; after 2+ years of pandemic-related restrictions, travelers are eager to make up for lost time and canceled trips.

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Revenge Travel is Here to Stay, Visa Study Reveals

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Travel Association’s recent Travel Price Index1, travel costs have increased 4.4%, and while most Americans surveyed by Visa (73%) notice an increase in costs, only 6% of travelers plan to cancel or delay their plans.

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The Turndown: The Podcast for Hoteliers - Exploring shifting standards in housekeeping, from automation to upselling

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With some hotels either canceling, upselling, or charging for housekeeping, Luka also discusses solutions for forecasting staffing needs, plus the difference between implementing green initiatives vs greenwashing in housekeeping.

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