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Health and Safety Initiatives for Hotel Operators in 2025

Horizon Hospitality

Flexibility around cancellations and rescheduling can drive bookings by easing guests concerns over potential changes to their plans. Looking for management staff that will help create, implement, and maintain your health and safety policies?

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Cloudbeds report signals new priorities for hostels in 2025

Cloudbeds

San Diego, CA Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform , has today released the second edition of its annual State of Hostels report. OTA bookings had the highest cancellation rate at 19%, followed by wholesale bookings at 14%. The findings point to a shift in focus for hostelers in 2025.

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

SiteMinder

We certainly felt the impact, especially going into March,” says Christopher Ellison, Vice President of Revenue at Brittain Resorts and Hotels, a full-service hospitality management company based in the Southeast region. You just saw a kind of trickle down.

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What is a hotel reservation system and why is it important?

Cloudbeds

Whether online or offline, behind every effortless booking experience is a fast, reliable, and fully integrated hospitality management system. When travelers book through your website, they can make changes or cancel directly with your property, giving them peace of mind. Manage rates and availability in real-time.

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USALI explained: The standard behind hotel reporting

Cloudbeds

USALI governance and recent updates USALI is maintained and revised by the Global Finance Committee, jointly sponsored by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). This misalignment creates friction.

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Future of OTAs in the Hospitality Industry: Trends & Predictions

Inn Quest

Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic has had a significant impact on the travel and hospitality industry and OTAs have not been immune to these effects. As travel restrictions and lockdowns have forced many travellers to cancel or postpone their plans, OTAs have had to adjust their strategies and offerings to remain relevant.

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How Data Analytics in the Hospitality Industry and AI Are Transforming Hotel Operations

AskSuite

Pattern recognition: Machine learning algorithms can identify guest behavior trends (such as when and how guests are most likely to book or cancel) and recommend actions automatically—adjusting rates, triggering follow-up messages, or flagging leads for the sales team.