Discover The Latest Business Travel Trends Business Travelers Desire
Business travel is growing. As a result, hotels and others in the travel industry are looking to attract more business travelers, but to do so effectively, you need to know what those travelers are looking for. In this article, you will learn more about the latest trends influencing modern business travel decisions 2026. Table of Contents: What is Business Travel? Business Travel is Growing 15 of the Latest Business Travel Trends in 2026 1. Bleisure
Boosting Occupancy: 7 Options for Hoteliers
"Heads in beds." While occupancy is not the only thing influencing the revenue success of a hotel, it's hard to say you're maximizing revenue if your occupancy levels are low. 7 Ways to Effectively Boost the Occupancy Today, guests typically have a wealth of options for determining precisely in which beds their heads will be resting. Hotel room supply is abundant in many locales. While app-based rental units are facing some headwinds, they remain a
5 Hospitality Marketing Trends for 2025 to Watch (Other Than AI)
The hospitality industry continues a transformative shift in 2025. Gone are the days when a robust digital presence and competitive pricing alone could ensure success. Today's guests seek more than just a place to stay, they want experiences that enhance their lives, support their wellbeing, and align with their values. Beyond AI: Key Hospitality Trends Driving Growth Yes, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing almost every aspect of the hospitality industry, but the use of
How Hotels Can Take the Stress Out of Travel for Guests
Now, it's true that traveling is exciting in theory; there are new places, new experiences, and a break from the daily grind. But it's not always smooth sailing. Everyone has had to experience delayed flights, hauling luggage across town, and navigating confusing public transport at least once during a trip, and this can leave any traveler questioning their life choices. Not Just Pretty Spaces Making Hotel Stays Effortless At this moment, hotels seem to be
Shared Data Language for More Effective Hotel Team Collaboration
Hotel teams are surrounded by data, yet alignment often feels harder than ever. Revenue, sales, marketing, finance, and operations all look at performance through different lenses. This article shows how a shared data language helps you collaborate better, reduce friction, and move from debate to confident decisions faster, without adding more reports or meetings. What Is a Shared Data Language in a Hotel Context? A shared data language means that everyone in your organization uses the same definitions, structures, and interpretations of data. When you say “pickup,” “net revenue,” or “channel contribution,” it means the same thing to revenue management,
AI-Driven Analytics Will Provide Hard Fast ROI – But Are Hotels Ready?
For hoteliers looking to find customers, convert them to Book, and grow revenue amid stiff competition, smarter data insights are necessary. But if more isn't done to bring system data together in a cohesive, intelligent, and integrated way, commercial teams will flounder, unable to deliver hard, fast ROI. The Balancing Act of Modern Hospitality Hotels operate in one of the most complicated industries, where every aspect of operations is a priority, and guest experience is
Hotel Guide to Creating and Managing Airbnb Listings
Airbnb listing options are one of the most significant drivers of the travel industry. The average traveler has become agnostic to the particulars of a platform. When people travel, they want options ranging from boutiques to hotels, home rentals, or even serviced apartments. Airbnb is part of what makes that possible, and hoteliers leveraging those options are gaining a significant advantage over the competition. In this article, you'll discover how to tap into that demand
The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)
Labor efficiency remains a top priority for hotels. Training new employees can take weeks or even months, especially when staff encounter complex legacy systems for the first time. With turnover rates higher in the hotel industry than in any other economic sector (1), this cycle becomes a constant drain on
A Steady Hand: How Revenue Management Solutions Can Help Hoteliers Navigate Economic Uncertainty
It’s a foreboding statement that surely hoteliers are getting at least a little tired of seeing, particularly with the economic shock of COVID-19 firmly in our rear-view mirrors. While it’ll take time for the dust to settle, an aggressive and often-shifting trade policy from the world’s largest economy has undoubtedly
Hotel Fees: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Accommodation Charges
Hotel fees are the various charges guests face when staying at an accommodation business, like a hotel or resort. They can range from the basic room rate and fees for using hotel amenities, to parking fees and taxes. For hotels, it is important to understand and make strategic use of