Opinion Articles

Could Using Algorithms To Set Hotel Rates Become Illegal?

Here’s the scenario: Imagine you run a lodging business and the news just dropped. Taylor Swift is coming to town! Taylor Swift is coming to town!

Machine Learning from PMS Data Extraction Enables Personalization and Segmentation

In the latest Thematic World Panel, we posed the question of how primary data extractions from the property management system (PMS) can be used for machine learning (ML) to the grow a hotel or heighten productivity.

Streamline Hotel Budgeting: Why Hoteliers Should Adopt Budgeting Software Now

Effective financial management is paramount for the success of a hotel business. One of the critical aspects of financial management is budgeting, a process that traditionally involves significant time, effort, and coordination among various departments within a hotel organization.

Hotel data security: What you need to know

Guest data: Your greatest asset … and potentially your greatest liability.

HSMAI’s Strategic Initiatives to Enhance Local Market Engagement and Value

Here at HSMAI we are ramping up efforts to invigorate our member base and foster robust market-specific growth. As we move into 2024, our strategic priority to “broaden our reach” takes center stage, focusing on developing new markets and enhancing the member value proposition through localized engagement.

Is AI-generated Content the Spam of Our Time?

Lately I’ve been coming across a lot of content online that appears to be AI generated. I’ve seen it in articles, blogs and whitepapers, on news sites and social media, and in email, product marketing, and media releases.

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Information Overload Causing Frequent Basket Abandonment in Retail, Consumer Goods and Travel Purchases, Accenture Research Reveals

The research, based on a survey of 19,000 consumers across 12 countries highlights the issue of ‘information overload’, with 73% of consumers feeling inundated by too much choice and 75% saying they are bombarded by advertising, resulting in 74% abandoning purchases in the last three months of 2023.

Hotel Construction Pipeline in Canada Reaches New Highs in Q1 2024

The latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals, at Q1 2024, there are 314 projects/39,628 rooms in the total pipeline.

Business Travel Professionals Show Optimism, Commitment in Their Career Outlook for 2024, According to Latest GBTA Poll

As the business travel industry continues to show strong indicators toward reaching a spending forecast of $1.5 trillion USD in 2024, the latest sentiment poll released today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reveals an industry workforce of experienced, engaged professionals who are leading the way.

Brian Kirkland Of Choice Hotels International: How We Leveraged AI To Take Our Company To The Next Level

Choice is currently piloting a new technology with AWS called Amazon Q where we’re leveraging AI to integrate customer interactions to inform and personalize other touchpoints in their journey.

Retail, Hospitality And The Olympic Games: LVMH’s Real Estate Strategy

In June 2023, it was confirmed that luxury conglomerate LVMH would become a premium sponsor of the Paris Olympic Games of 2024, a status it paid nearly $160 million to obtain.

José Manuel Molina Appointed General Manager at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, Spain

Latrina Wright Appointed General Manager at Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood - OH, USA

Gary Thulander Appointed Area Managing Director at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club in Cape Cod - MA, USA

Peter Yeung Appointed General Manager at The Prince Kitano New York - NY, USA

voco Sarasota now open following rebrand and renovation

Vermejo, A Ted Turner Reserve, Unveils Bernal Lake Cabin

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens first avid hotels and Candlewood Suites dual-branded property in North Platte

Accor grows its portfolio in the Sunshine State

Yotel Partners With Frasers Hospitality To Launch Yotel Tokyo Ginza In 2025

Accor signs landmark management agreement with Shakespeare Property Group

Heritage-listed Launceston landmark to be reborn as 5-star Pullman hotel

IHG boosts luxury portfolio in Brisbane with signing of Kimpton in trendy Teneriffe

Prime Group Opens a Residence Inn by Marriott in Downtown Chicago

Jamaica Bay Inn Unveils Newly Renovated Guest Rooms In Marina Del Rey

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Saudi Arabia with a new Hotel Indigo signing

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The Future of Hospitality: P3’s Insights on Online Check-In Conversion Rates

How Grupo Brisas increased their direct channel revenue 30% YOY

Disrupting Revenue Forecasts: How Leisure Travel and Digital Nomads Are Shaping the Future with Russ Stanziale

Amadeus & UN Tourism Joint Report Reveals Tourism in the Americas is on the Rise

Hoteliers, Integration Partners Applaud Maestro PMS’s Innovative, All-In-One Technology

Hotels Benefit as Travelers Plan Further Ahead, Says Cloudbeds

Jocelyn Lurie Assumes Role of Vice President of Procurement aa Division of Interior Image Group

Docyt and x·quic Partner to Deliver Bundled Financial Services Solution for Hotel Owners and Franchisees

Radisson Blu Sobieski Upgrades Vingcard Door Locks to Feature Latest in RFID Security and Mobile Key

Sabre Hospitality renews Wyndham following accelerated migration

SHR expands its Global Advisory Board, uniting industry leaders to strengthen innovation in the hospitality industry

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