Catégorie : Research
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The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Ashes Tour boosted hotel performance in Perth and Brisbane, while forward-booking levels are peaking above 95% in Adelaide, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. Perth hosted the Ashes on the first Test of their tour between…
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From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector
The era of scaling hospitality businesses simply by counting rooms is over, according to The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit, which says that the future of hospitality lies in creating integrated ecosystems, lifestyle platforms and purpose-driven destinations. After nearly 1,600 hospitality leaders from more than 70 countries checked in to Dubai for FHS World…
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WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today welcomed the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate international travel, highlighting the impact of visa-free policies, transit visa initiatives, and broader measures designed to create a seamless travel journey for visitors. These developments formed a core part of discussions at the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in…
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PwC: Q3 M&A Deal Volume Increased 40 Percent in Hospitality and Leisure Sector
PwC‘s Hospitality & Leisure: US Deals 2026 Outlook reported that deal volume was 40 percent higher in the third quarter of 2025 than it was in Q1 and Q2, suggesting that optimism and activity returned to the market heading into 2026. The end of the year demonstrated a renewed focus on evolving consumer expectations in the…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts Wealth inequality, adoption of AI, and more
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Walmart restricts AI agents, allows ‘llms.txt’ guidelines | Juozas Kaziukėnas posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Walmart has set the rules for AI agents. Unlike Amazon, they are not blocking them outright, but Walmart is still restrictive – it prohibits agents from performing any transactional, account-related, or decision-making functions. They are only allowed to explain policies and show store information. « llms.txt » is an emerging standard to provide information to help LLMs…
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China 2025: What Shaped Markets, Tech & Innovation This Year
Policy Worked: Government stimulus drove consumer spending to 2019 highs. State-backed sectors delivered—DeepSeek cut AI costs 30%, BYD exports surged 150%, 150+ humanoid companies emerged. Innovation was real and measurable. Markets Punished: Tech earnings forecasts crashed from +3% to -9%. Premium positioning failed—NIO, Li Auto, Western retailers all missed badly. Beijing warned against robot overcapacity.…
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Consumer Trends: 2026
Hi, it’s Dan Frommer. Despite last year’s chaos, the American consumer never stopped spending, and many say they’re trading up. I’m excited to share a new Consumer Trends Report report, my latest collaboration with Coefficient Capital. A 122-slide presentation exploring the new consumer economy.Topics include: The creator economy, from careers and brands to TikTok Shop…
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Fwd: Introducing Consumer Trends 2026
I’m excited to share a new Consumer Trends report, my latest collaboration with Coefficient Capital. This latest Consumer Trends report is a 122-slide presentation that you can view and download for free. Because you’re already a subscriber — thank you! — here’s a direct link to download the report as a PDF. Feel free to share widely!…
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Airline Paradox: Why being on-time doesn’t mean being great – TNMT
On-Time Performance (OTP) is arguably the airline industry’s most worshipped KPI. It’s not just a measure of operational efficiency. It has been elevated to a symbol of overall quality, the supposed gold standard of what makes a “good” airline. Month after month, aviation media celebrate punctuality rankings as if they were league tables. Entire press…