Jour : 14 octobre 2025
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Hoteling in the Aftershock
Q4 2025 – correction, divergence, and the quiet fight for survival. The post-pandemic boom has faded into realism. After two years of pent-up travel demand and record rates, the U.S. hotel industry is entering a new phase defined by slower growth, higher costs, and shrinking margins. The end of Q3 2025 marks a clear turning…
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Hoteling in the Aftershock
Q4 2025 – correction, divergence, and the quiet fight for survival. The post-pandemic boom has faded into realism. After two years of pent-up travel demand and record rates, the U.S. hotel industry is entering a new phase defined by slower growth, higher costs, and shrinking margins. The end of Q3 2025 marks a clear turning…
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The Hotel Revenue Playbook: Insights From a Fresh Industry Survey of Hoteliers
We’ve spent the past few weeks poring over the raw responses to our industry survey of hoteliers. One key point stood out: revenue leaders are navigating a market that’s both more opportunity-rich and more unforgiving than at any time in the past decade. Demand is back—but it’s different. Pricing power exists—but it’s fragile. Technology is…
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The Hotel Revenue Playbook: Insights From a Fresh Industry Survey of Hoteliers
We’ve spent the past few weeks poring over the raw responses to our industry survey of hoteliers. One key point stood out: revenue leaders are navigating a market that’s both more opportunity-rich and more unforgiving than at any time in the past decade. Demand is back—but it’s different. Pricing power exists—but it’s fragile. Technology is…
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SOCIETIES Magazine by Influence Society | Global Hospitality & AI Insights Benchmark
As 2025 draws to a close, the creative landscape is evolving faster than ever. Design languages are shifting. AI tools are maturing. Culture is in flux. And through it all, a new kind of hotelier is emerging, not just reactive to trends, but fluent in them.Within these pages, you’ll find a benchmark, not a prediction,…
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What does exceptional hospitality look like today? It looks like hotels that think like creative studios. Like technology that fades into the background. Like experiences that stay with you long… | Influence Society
What does exceptional hospitality look like today? It looks like hotels that think like creative studios. Like technology that fades into the background. Like experiences that stay with you long after checkout. The new Societies Quarterly Fourth Quarter 2025 is here, and this issue might be our boldest yet. Inside, you’ll find a world in…
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Until AGI, reading the room remains a human skill
PLATINUM CRAFT / fastcompanyWhat do a vegan and an Amex platinum holder have in common? You’ll learn it before you even sit down at the restaurant. Plenty has been said about the new Amex and Chase Platinum cards, especially the fees. If you live for Lululemon and DoorDash credits, sure, it’s a solid deal. But…
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The shift from automation to intelligence: AI agents explained
En español, en français, em português. For years, chatbots have been the entry point to automated customer interaction. They were useful, predictable, and cost-effective. But they were also rigid, limited, and often frustrating. Today, a new generation of AI agents is emerging and they represent a clear evolution in how businesses and users will connect.…
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Is It Slop If People Watch It?
More to the Point: Does it Matter? Image source: ChatGPT. The release of Sora 2—and especially the Sora app—less than two weeks ago has caused a lot of hand wringing, and understandably so. It raises a lot of legitimate concerns, including copyright violations and lax decency guardrails, among others. One of the most common criticisms…
