Opinion

How Airbnb and short-term rentals reshape rural and urban communities

In less than two decades, short-term rentals have thoroughly transformed the hospitality industry, wresting 15% market share from hotels. From a feel-good pioneer of the sharing economy to a $100bn behemoth, Airbed and Breakfast, better known as Air...

Cindy Heo
Cindy Heo
Associate Professor of revenue management at EHL Hospitality Business School
EHL
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Market Segments
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Short Term Rental (STR)
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Cindy Heo
by Cindy Heo
3 May 2024EHLMarket Segments
EHL Hospitality Business School
HVS India Hospitality Industry Overview 2023
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HVS India Hospitality Industry Overview 2023

This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2023 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2024.

Mandeep S Lamba
Mandeep S Lamba
MRICS, President (South Asia), New Delhi
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by Mandeep S Lamba, Dipti Mohan and Dhwani Gupta
3 May 2024HVSLodging Industry
HVS India Hospitality Industry Overview 2023
Opinion

Hotel Investment Sales Post Quarterly Decline

While the U.S. economy continues to expand and is currently a major driver of global growth, inflation has recently ticked up after falling considerably from a peak of 9.1% nearly two years ago. Many now perceive that in the near term, the U.S. Fede...

Daniel H. Lesser
Daniel H. Lesser
President & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
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Daniel H. Lesser
by Daniel H. Lesser
3 May 2024LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)Real Estate & Investment
LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
Opinion

7 Tips to Demonstrate Your Thought Leadership on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is more than just a platform for networking—it’s a critical tool for career advancement and professional visibility. Leveraging insights from the recent meeting of the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board members, here are seven tips you can use to b...

Mercedes Blanco
Mercedes Blanco
Chief Partnerships Officer, The Hotels Network, HSMAI Sales Advisory Board Member
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by Mercedes Blanco
3 May 2024HSMAISocial Media
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
Opinion

Successful Strategies in Leveraging a Hotel’s Proximity to Nearby Travel Destinations

In the fiercely competitive hospitality sector, hotels compete for travelers seeking accommodation that blends convenience, comfort, and unforgettable experiences. The hotel’s location plays a crucial role in attracting guests and influencing their ...

Sergio Bocci
Sergio Bocci
General Manager, Hilton Anaheim
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by Sergio Bocci
3 May 2024HiltonSales & Marketing
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A major culture problem: why people don’t want to work in hospitality
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A major culture problem: why people don’t want to work in hospitality

Plugging the huge shortage of staff in the hospitality sector is a narrative we’ve been grappling with for years now. People are no longer surprised to hear that there are more than 100,000 vacancies in hospitality at any one time, nor that the prop...

Ryan Haynes
Ryan Haynes
Director/Lead Consultant at Haynes MarComs Ltd
Haynes MarComs Ltd
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by Ryan Haynes
2 May 2024Haynes MarComs LtdHuman Resources
A major culture problem: why people don’t want to work in hospitality
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It’s Still a Seller’s Market, But Don’t Get Greedy

In response to the post-pandemic demand surge and faced with constricted inventory due to labor shortages, rising supply costs, and other challenges, hoteliers pushed their prices back to pre-pandemic levels in record time. It was understandable tha...

Lynn Zwibak
Lynn Zwibak
Founder and President of Zwibak Revenue Management
ZRM | Zwibak Revenue Management
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by Lynn Zwibak
2 May 2024ZRM | Zwibak Revenue ManagementRevenue Management
ZRM | Zwibak Revenue Management
The Top 5 Advantages of AI-First Platforms Over Legacy System Upgrades
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The Top 5 Advantages of AI-First Platforms Over Legacy System Upgrades

If I had a dollar for every time I heard artificial intelligence or “AI” mentioned over the last year, well, you know the rest of that saying. And much like when you repeat a word so many times, it starts to lose its meaning – the discussions surrou...

Andrew Rubinacci
Andrew Rubinacci
Chief Advisory Officer of FLYR for Hospitality
FLYR (formerly Pace Revenue)
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Andrew Rubinacci
by Andrew Rubinacci
2 May 2024FLYR (formerly Pace Revenue)Property Technology
The Top 5 Advantages of AI-First Platforms Over Legacy System Upgrades