Jour : 9 mai 2025
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The president of Donohoe Hospitality has had a remarkable career. One forged from tragedy.
Moored in Annapolis, Md., is “Brother’s Keeper.” It belongs to Thomas Penny, the president of Donohoe Hospitality, a hotel management company based out of Bethesda, Md., about an hour’s drive west. Boat naming is an age-old tradition, with some carrying more meaning than others. From “The Santa Maria” to “The Stugots,” vessel names waver from…
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China Surges Ahead: Travel & Tourism Sector Forecast to Hit a Record ¥13.7TN This Year
Hong Kong, China – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), revealing that China is powering ahead as one of the world’s most dynamic Travel & Tourism markets, marking a significant comeback and long-term growth trajectory. In 2025, China’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute…
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Hotel design 2025: Blending heritage, innovation and sustainability – Part 1
From reviving historical legacies to integrating biophilic design and advanced technology, the hotel interiors of 2025 are being shaped by both environmental concerns and the desire for personalized guest experiences. Here’s a closer look at the design trends that will define the hospitality sector. TrendingHop water, matcha, and prix-fixe menus Reviving legacy: Blending historical significance…
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Eurovision, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival: Hotel Demand Spikes in European Cultural Hotspots
Arts are the big draw for Basel and Cannes this year, with Eurovision, Art Basel, the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lion Festival set to bring in large crowds and plenty of bookings to what will be two cultural tourism powerhouses in 2025. Hotels anticipate a sell-out performance for Eurovision, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival…
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Eurovision 2025 in Basel: Boosting Music Tourism and Hospitality
For some, the Eurovision Song Contest is just another TV show on a Saturday night, but for many, it is THE event of the year! To countless viewers, it’s the Olympics of music – a moment to share with friends and family, and to root for your favorite entry. For some lucky die-hard fans, it’s…
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in the next 10 years, the value of « educational blog content » as a… | Ryan Law | 201 comments
in the next 10 years, the value of « educational blog content » as a marketing strategy will go to zero. almost all informational queries will be resolved by LLMs in the places we already spend time: in our messaging and note-taking apps, in our email clients, in our social media feeds. there will be no reason…
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Why hospitality solutions are essential for modern hoteliers by Sabre Hospitality
Key insights: Hospitality solutions are essential for hoteliers Streamline operations through automation and integration Expand income with ancillary service upselling Promote direct bookings for higher profitability Modern hoteliers are faced with the challenge of meeting rising guest expectations while keeping operations efficient and profitable. In this fast-paced industry, innovative hospitality solutions have become essential tools…
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I analyzed 100+ loyalty programs in the last 30 days. Most brands still… | Michael Hershfield | 12 comments
I analyzed 100+ loyalty programs in the last 30 days. Most brands still run loyalty like it’s 2009: Earn points, get a discount, repeat. The top 10%? They’re using loyalty to change behavior- not just reward it. If I were Head of Loyalty at a $10B+ brand today, here are the brands I would copy…
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From global to local, U.S. lodging industry forced to adjust to leisure-driven demand as business travel falls behind
The hospitality sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past several years due to rising interest rates, declining discretionary income, impacts from the pandemic and changing work-from-home (WFH) trends. While early expectations projected a full recovery across all travel segments, the reality has been more nuanced. Leisure travel has remained remarkably resilient, whereas business travel—once…