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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
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Associate Professor of revenue management at EHL Hospitality Business School
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3 May 2024EHLMarket Segments
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How Can the Hospitality Businesses Adapt to the New Generation of Guests?

The demographics of hospitality consumers are changing; millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are now a predominant audience. These new audiences bring new guest expectations, from digitalised experiences and convenience to social consciousness. While th...

Tanya Girdhar John
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Vice President, Marketing at IDS Next
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30 April 2024IDS NEXTMarket Segments
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3 in 5 Younger Travelers Go the Extra Mile for Live Events, AAA and Bread Financial Survey Finds

A new study from AAA and Bread Financial finds younger generations are driving a surge in live event travel. Approximately three in five Gen Z (65%) and Millennial (58%) respondents confirmed they have traveled in the past 12 months and/or plan to t...

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3 in 5 Younger Travelers Go the Extra Mile for Live Events, AAA and Bread Financial Survey Finds29 April 2024AAA (the American Automobile Association, Inc.)Market Segments
3 in 5 Younger Travelers Go the Extra Mile for Live Events, AAA and Bread Financial Survey Finds
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Reviews on TripAdvisor: What Matter to the Different Generations

Among the various forms of electronic word-of-mouth, online reviews are often labelled as the most prominent and successful in influencing consumers’ purchase decision. In February 2024, Statista reported that the number of reviews on TripAdvisor ha...

Lee Keng Ng
Lee Keng Ng
Associate Professor at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
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29 April 2024Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)Market Segments
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More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers
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More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers

One in every four individuals in the U.S. has a sensory need or an invisible disability according to KultureCity, including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. With more than 90% of neurodivergent individual...

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More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers25 April 2024HyattMarket Segments
More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers
Asia Pacific Gen-Zs and Millenials Seek to Unlock Value and Maximize Travel Experience With One Loyalty Program
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Asia Pacific Gen-Zs and Millenials Seek to Unlock Value and Maximize Travel Experience With One Loyalty Program

A survey by Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program of Marriott International, has found that a majority of Gen Zs and Millennials in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) prefer the simplicity of belonging to one comprehensive loyalty trave...

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Independent hoteliers see GDS bookings rise 34.5%

The Global Distribution System (GDS) is continuing to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% in the past year and up 4.2% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts’ Independent Accommodat...

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Penn State’s Master of Professional Studies in Hospitality Management elevates careers in hospitality

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management is accepting applications for its Master of Professional Studies in Hospitality Management for the fall 2024 semester. The program helps professionals gain in-demand skills and leadership experiences t...

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Penn State’s Master of Professional Studies in Hospitality Management elevates careers in hospitality16 April 2024Penn State School of Hospitality ManagementMarket Segments
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