Catégorie : Research
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AI platforms are eating Booking’s cake. For some time now, it has been clear that some change will come to hotel distribution. AI is going to be disruptive to the current OTA paradigm. But how?… | Martin Soler
AI platforms are eating Booking’s cake. For some time now, it has been clear that some change will come to hotel distribution. AI is going to be disruptive to the current OTA paradigm. But how? Markus Busch the editor of what is one of the best hotel newsletters published a pretty detailed breakdown that I…
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How Did TVs Get So Cheap?
You’ve probably seen this famous graph that breaks out various categories of inflation, showing labor-intensive services getting more expensive during the 21st century and manufactured goods getting less expensive. One of the standout items is TVs, which have fallen in price more than any other major category on the chart. TVs have gotten so cheap…
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What really defined the travel industry in 2025? – TNMT
Almost exactly one year ago, we asked a simple but powerful question: What single trend would shape the travel industry the most in 2025? This question has become something of an annual tradition for us at TNMT: a moment to zoom out and reflect on the forces truly shaping the future of Travel and Mobility…
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Here are the 12 New Year’s resolutions for hoteliers with 50 characters or fewer titles: 1. Ditch Flash Sales for Yield Management 2. Focus on Direct Bookings Over OTAs 3. Respond to Customer… | Larry Mogelonsky, P. Eng. posted on the topic | LinkedIn
How to calculate net revenue step by step,,,,,,, Net revenue calculation starts with gross revenue and subtracts direct sales deductions like returns, discounts, and allowances. This step-by-step process ensures accurate tracking of retained sales income, vital for hospitality revenue management. Step-by-Step Guide Follow these sequential steps using data from your Property Management System (PMS) or…
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Towels, your new unexpected metric
It’s not often that something as ordinary as a towel makes international business headlines, but here we are. According to a recent report published in December, the global towel market is projected to reach USD 28.7 billion by 2034, growing at a solid 7% annually. What’s driving this unexpected boom? Not bathroom renovations or beach…
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ChatGPT’s 4% Fee Confirms Marketplace Economics
Shopify merchants will pay OpenAI a 4% transaction fee on sales through ChatGPT’s checkout feature beginning January 26, a Shopify spokesperson confirmed to The Information. At 11 percentage points below Amazon’s typical 15% referral fee and without forced advertising spend, the platform offers the potential for organic product discovery at scale – though at volumes…
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Davos 2026: Reimagining operations for resilience and growth
Optimize how you operate Davos 2026: Reimagining operations for resilience and growth Recent global disruptions have demonstrated that resilience is no longer merely defensive; it is a driver of long-term growth. Leading organizations are redefining operational performance, reconfiguring their models to drive productivity and innovation while strengthening…
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Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026
Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow. Prior to the…
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Travelers love points, but how ‘bout brands?
Loyalty programs were once developed to encourage more consistent brand usage, but the world of travel rewards has blossomed into a full sub-economy in and of itself. Providers, intermediaries and financial institutions strike massive deals, making the rewards economy a subject of specialty publications and engendering an enthusiastic set of « hackers » aiming to gain as…
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Did Google Just Make Travel Platforms Redundant?
Are we witnessing the possible death of big booking platforms like Airbnb, Expedia, and Booking.com? For the past two decades, the “click-through” has ruled travel. The entire industry was built on a familiar habit: a traveler searched, clicked a link, compared a few options, and eventually booked. If you wanted real-time availability or pricing, there…