Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality
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Big Interview: IHG Hotels and Resorts’ UK&I…
Q: How is the UK and Ireland hotel/hospitality industry evolving? A: The UK&I market has seen the return of business-leisure travel over the past couple of years, with 67% of travellers agreeing that Blended Travel is beneficial and offers greater flexibility, according to our research. We have also seen this reflected in bookings at IHG. H1…
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AHLA Statement on GSA Release of FY2026 Per Diem Rates
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement from President & Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta concerning the decision by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to keep government per diem rates flat in FY2026. “Government travel is a vital economic driver for the hotel industry and the broader travel economy.…
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Airbnb’s new play: Hotels in the spotlight
Company rolls out aggressive plan to onboard more hotels in supply-constrained markets and win over traditional hotel guests Aug 13, 2025 Airbnb is ramping up efforts to integrate hotels into its platform, targeting markets where short-term rentals are already fully booked and aiming to convert hotel guests into Airbnb customers. While homes will remain the…
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Hotel Distribution Technology Chart 2025: From channels to ecosystems
Mapping out the consolidation, innovation, and strategic priorities reshaping hotel tech: from upselling and social commerce to AI, API-first design, and advances in hotel distribution technology. The hotel technology landscape is evolving faster than ever. Driven by industry consolidation, brand evolution, AI integration, and the rise of social commerce, the landscape in 2025 and 2026 looks…
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Independent Hotel Show opens registration for 2025
Registration is now open for Independent Hotel Show 2025, in partnership with James Hallam, returning to Olympia London on 6–7 October. The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only trade show dedicated entirely to the boutique, independent and luxury hotel sector. Each year, Independent Hotel Show welcomes thousands of hoteliers, interior designers, and hospitality decision-makers…
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✈️ Indirect Distribution: The Hidden Engine Behind Airline Profitability | Koen Karsbergen | 22 comments
✈️ Indirect Distribution: The Hidden Engine Behind Airline Profitability Most airline executives focus on network planning, pricing, and partnerships, but how those offers reach the passenger is often overlooked. That’s where indirect distribution comes in. And this Quick Reference Guide is your strategic decoder. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Indirect distribution isn’t just a…
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Summer is the season for inspiration. | Sébastien FELIX
Summer is the season for inspiration. That’s why we released SOCIETIES Quarterly #3 early, to fuel your imagination while the world slows down. Whether you’re by the beach or between meetings, this is your creative reset. Inside, we explore 34 new frontiers of design, hospitality, tech, and culture: • How Jacquemus is transforming Riviera glamour…
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The Future of Travel Booking: AI Powered, Instant, and Hyper Personalized
In this high-impact Live session, powered by HyperGuest, leading voices in hospitality tech came together to dissect the disruptive influence of AI on the travel booking journey. From conversational interfaces to autonomous inventory management, we examined how AI is reengineering B2B hospitality distribution from the ground up.Drawing insights from a distinguished panel of experts and…
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The barriers Agentic AI must overcome to emerge as a hotel distribution channel
En español, en français, em português. Agentic AI has shown impressive potential across use cases, from writing emails to managing shopping. The next frontier is travel, where AI making bookings on your behalf is yet to come but sounds both exciting and disruptive. But in hotel reservations, this vision faces significant hurdles that could keep it…
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Republic and Capstone pick up Smyth Tribeca in New York
Republic Investment Company and Capstone Equities have acquired the 100-key Smyth Tribeca in New York and selected Rebel Hotel Company to oversee operations. The new ownership group plans to build on the hotel’s existing features, aiming to elevate the guest experience and reinforce its standing in the downtown market. Enhancements are expected in 2026, following…