Jour : 3 février 2026
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Brains at work
Data Points Test your knowledge Share this email TEST YOURSELF AGAINST MCKINSEY INSIGHTS Economic growth has long been measured by physical capital, natural resources, and labor. But a new engine of prosperity is coming into focus: the brain economy. As populations age, mental health challenges persist, and…
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1-800-HOTBLING
You used to call me on my cell phone, Late night when you need a reservation. Reading the latest edition of a restaurant tech newsletter about Voice AI, I realized my algorithm might be trapping me in an AI bubble. The article mentioned “Alexa mispronouncing names” as a current concern for Voice AI and described…
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The Lab Spills Edition
On artificial sweeteners, happy accidents, and sugar highs. Todd Osborn (TO) is a United States Air Force Weapons Systems veteran. He is currently building a flight school. “Girmaye Tamiru (Labratory Technician) 1982 –” by ILRI, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Todd here. Nearly every blockbuster artificial sweetener was discovered by accident. Saccharin was discovered in 1879, when…
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Per Day Pricing or Occupancy Based Pricing? The impact of connectivity on your revenue strategy (Part 1)
En español, en français, em português. In hotel distribution, attention usually falls on the pricing strategy (“the what”), leaving the connectivity architecture (“the how”) in the background. However, the ability to maximize revenue directly depends on the technology that carries these prices. Technically, there are two standards for connecting the hotel ecosystem (RMS, PMS, Channel…
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Here’s a chart many of us in the travel industry (myself included) have been using for years. It’s the classic McKinsey comparison showing that spending on experiences has structurally outpaced… | Lennart Dobravsky
Here’s a chart many of us in the travel industry (myself included) have been using for years. It’s the classic McKinsey comparison showing that spending on experiences has structurally outpaced spending on goods (usually used to justify the long-term strength of the “experience economy”). There’s just one thing about this chart that’s hard to ignore…
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#amadeustraveltrends #itshowtravelworksbetter #travelerexperience | Amadeus
Travel in 2026 is taking a bold step forward, shaped by the shifts travelers are already embracing. ✨🧳 From the rise of pet inclusive journeys to AI powered planning and trips inspired by what we watch, the next year will redefine how the world moves. 🐾 The Pawprint Economy: More pet inclusive flights and stays…
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Amadeus Insights – Travel Trends 2026 | Louis-Hippolyte Bouchayer
Everyone will “like” the Amadeus Travel Trends 2026 report. Most hotels will still miss the point. This isn’t a trend report. It’s a quiet warning shot. Travel is moving toward: • AI-mediated discovery • attribute-level choice (“I want this desk, that view”) • non-linear journeys • configurable stays Meanwhile, many hotels are still selling: •…
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Amadeus Insights – Travel Trends 2026 | Louis-Hippolyte Bouchayer
Everyone will “like” the Amadeus Travel Trends 2026 report. Most hotels will still miss the point. This isn’t a trend report. It’s a quiet warning shot. Travel is moving toward: • AI-mediated discovery • attribute-level choice (“I want this desk, that view”) • non-linear journeys • configurable stays Meanwhile, many hotels are still selling: •…
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Have you ever done the math on a single guest? You should, but it’s something hospitality rarely factors in properly. We talk about guests as transactions. A booking, a stay, ADR. A review; maybe… | Robbie Woodward
Have you ever done the math on a single guest? You should, but it’s something hospitality rarely factors in properly. We talk about guests as transactions. A booking, a stay, ADR. A review; maybe even a holistic return rate. All valid, but I think it’s a mistake to stop there. Because a guest should be…
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Have you ever done the math on a single guest? You should, but it’s something hospitality rarely factors in properly. We talk about guests as transactions. A booking, a stay, ADR. A review; maybe… | Robbie Woodward
Have you ever done the math on a single guest? You should, but it’s something hospitality rarely factors in properly. We talk about guests as transactions. A booking, a stay, ADR. A review; maybe even a holistic return rate. All valid, but I think it’s a mistake to stop there. Because a guest should be…
