Catégorie : Research

Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to emphasize the central role hotels play in the U.S. economy. Maietta urged action on key policy issues that will shape the future of American travel and tourism…

Online travel agencies (OTAs) have overtaken search engines as travellers’ primary starting point for hotel discovery, according to SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2026.  Twenty-six per cent of travellers surveyed globally will now begin exploring accommodation options using an OTA, up from 18% last year, while those who will start with a search engine have fallen…

Senior Food & Beverage Editor Bret Thorn is senior food & beverage editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality for Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group, with responsibility for spotting and reporting on food and beverage trends across the country for both publications as well as guiding overall F&B coverage.  He is the host of…

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) celebrated another record-breaking attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2025, which took place on 13th November at the Royal Lancaster London – marking the 20th edition of the flagship event. This year’s HOSPACE brought together more than 600 hospitality leaders, professionals and innovators from across the UK and beyond. The…

SANYA – The development of sustainable tourism in tropical coastal cities rests on four key pillars: proper resource management, harmonious coexistence between locals and residents, diversification of the economy and tourism products, and successful implementation of sustainable practices across the private sector. These principles are spotlighted in Developing Sustainable Tourism in Tropical Coastal Cities: Global…

How changing guest behaviour and constrained supply are pushing operators toward new formats and smarter income strategies Nov 18, 2025 The UK hotel industry enters 2026 with steady demand, limited new supply, and ongoing cost pressures. Despite challenging economic conditions, the sector remains stable and continues to reward operators and investors who prioritise efficiency, innovation,…

Younger travelers drive adoption as rising costs and climate pressures reshape demand Nov 18, 2025 AI use for trip planning is growing fast, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. New ETC research shows travellers turning to AI tools for better deals, off-peak travel insights, and more personalised planning — all against a backdrop of shifting…

Takeaways The Asia Pacific region is seeing a new wave of technology-first agencies that leverage proprietary platforms and extensive API integrations to offer advanced marketing solutions. These agencies differentiate themselves by adopting flexible business models, positioning themselves as strategic partners focused on holistic business outcomes alongside advertising execution. A new Meta whitepaper analyzes high-growth players…