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Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are becoming increasingly popular for discovering hotels Apr 30, 2024 Recent research highlights a notable trend: Gen Z (ages 18-24) is increasingly relying on social media for their travel research. This demographic prefers visually-oriented platforms such as Instagram (67%) and TikTok (62%) over Google when searching for accommodations.…

One in four Americans has a sensory need or invisible disability, like autism, dyslexia, or ADHD Apr 30, 2024 With more than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey led by Hyatt finds hotels can make their travel…

As governments implement more stringent sustainability regulations, it’s critical for hospitality companies to develop and promote robust ESG strategies Apr 30, 2024 ESG practices have traditionally been adopted voluntarily by companies in response to consumer demand for sustainable and ethical business practices. However, a new era of ESG is emerging. Many environmental regulations are being…

The headwinds that were expected to affect the recovery in global business travel last year did not materialize Apr 30, 2024 As the threat of recession remains unanswered and business leaders continue to extol the virtues of face-to-face work, there are signs that business spending is beginning to increase again. It seems that the floodgates,…

Several class action lawsuits allege that simply having access to algorithmic pricing information constitutes illegal collaboration between business rivals Apr 30, 2024 Two recent « statements of interest » filed by the FTC/DOJ warn that, in their view, using a platform such as Rainmaker (now known as Cendyn Revenue Cloud for hotel rooms) or RealPage (for apartment…

Research has shown that consumers rely on four common attributes when evaluating online reviews: usefulness, valence, volume, and timeliness Apr 30, 2024 Online reviews now play a crucial role in shaping people’s decisions when booking hotels. Different age groups are influenced by review characteristics in unique ways, making it advantageous to leverage this understanding for…

Booking.com’s insights into India’s travel trends for 2024 offer a glimpse into how travelers are approaching travel planning. Apr 30, 2024 The majority of Indian travelers (61%) book their flights well in advance, and a significant proportion (37%) also purchase tickets for events well in advance. However, when it comes to other essentials such as…

A personal robot assistant is about to become a reality with the emergence of a new wave of technological advancements Apr 30, 2024 In an interview with Arab News during the event, Janet Adams, chief operating officer of global artificial intelligence company SingularityNET, shared details about a new humanoid robot expected to revolutionize the hospitality…

D-Edge’s latest Hotel Distribution Report for 2024, an analysis of the past five years reveals some notable shifts in online booking behavior Apr 29, 2024 The report, based on data from nearly 5,000 independent hotels and small hotel groups in Europe and Asia, offers valuable insights for hoteliers adapting to the changing digital scene. It…