Catégorie : Research
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Hostaway becomes world’s first short-term rental property management software unicorn with new $1 billion valuation
FINLAND, 22 October 2025 — Hostaway, a leading vacation rental property management software (PMS), has become the world’s first short-term rental (STR) PMS unicorn, growing over 50% in size since its record-breaking US $365 million funding round in 2024, which valued the business at $925 million. Since then, the company has invested heavily in AI technology,…
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Defying the Peak: How Global Hotels Sustained Guest Satisfaction in Q3 2025
The Q3 2025 Shiji Global Guest Experience Benchmark reveals a narrative of resilience. Traditionally, the third quarter, coinciding with peak travel in the northern hemisphere, brings a dip in guest satisfaction as occupancy rises and rates surge. This year, however, results defied expectations.TakeawaysGlobal GRI reached 87.0%, maintaining pre-summer highs despite peak travel pressures.Google accounted for…
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Future of Beauty Shopping 2025-2030: Global & Europe Outlook on E-commerce Growth, Phygital Retail, AI Personalization, and Luxury’s Evolution
Steady Growth in Mature Markets The global beauty industry remains robust, McKinsey State of Beauty 2025 report suggests about 5% annual CAGR through 2030. Even as economic uncertainties loom, consumers continue to prioritize personal care – a resilience often explained by the classic “lipstick effect” – small affordable luxuries – while premium beauty and skincare…
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Tesco Media Upfront UK 2025
— from a retailer with data to a media partner with soul, scale, and storytelling power. We’re excited to be building a marketing-leading platform that helps brands connect more deeply with customers, drive creative effectiveness, and grow at the point of purchase. Here are a few key highlights from the event: Video, reimagined Our new…
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The New AI Marketing Playbook
The marketing world is undergoing the most profound shift since the invention of the internet. For the last 20 years, consumer journeys typically began with a search query and a page of ten blue links. Now, they increasingly start with a direct question to a generative AI-powered chatbot or browser, producing a single tailored answer.It’s…
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AdCP – Open Standard for Advertising Workflows
Why we built AdCPThe advertising ecosystem is fragmented. Every platform has its own API, its own workflow, its own reporting format. Media buyers and agencies waste countless hours navigating this complexity.The Integration ProblemEach new platform requires custom integration work. APIs change, documentation varies, and maintenance never ends. Teams spend more time on plumbing than on…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts Holiday shopping trends, EV production, and more
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How to think and act like the best CEOs
6 mindsets for success Share this email Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Axel Karlsson, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms —Alex and Axel October 2025 The CEO role is at once indispensable and unlike any other in the organization.…
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#workbestie #connectedjourneys #thejourneyjedi | Sarah Samuel
Yesterday, we, Amadeus,hosted a media conference on our much-anticipated research paper, « Connected Journeys: How Technology Will Transform Travel in the Next Decade, ». The full press release is available 👉🏽 (https://lnkd.in/g3MuSqbz). Ramona Bohwongprasert & Jonathan Tong shared the Key findings from the study: ✈️ 69% of travelers favor biometric gateways for smoother airport experiences, 🧳 66%…
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#luxuryhospitality #lifestylebrands #hotelinnovation #brandedresidences #traveltrends | Carrie Zhao
Beyond the Room – How Luxury Hotels Are Building Billion-Dollar Lifestyle Empires Luxury hotels are evolving into lifestyle empires, generating 30-75% of room revenue through retail, residences, wellness, and experiential offerings. This shift unlocks a $40B growth opportunity by 2030, with branded residences alone driving $2.3B in sales for leaders like Aman in just 18…