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Novotel launches global longevity strategy for hotel estate
Novotel has launched a global strategy titled Longevity Everyday to integrate health and wellness habits into its hospitality operations across 67 countries. The initiative targets a sector forecast to be worth $4.6tn (£3.37tn) to the travel industry by 2030. The programme focuses on four areas: rest, nutrition, movement, and social connection. Accor data suggests 31%…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel prices: Data analysis of the post-draw surge and game day spikes
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be a monumental event, with 104 matches, including 72 in the group Stage and 32 in the knockouts, spanning 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As fans look ahead to the opening match on June 11, 2026, at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca and…
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ChatGPT for hotels is shaped by search listings, trusted brand citations, and structured schema visibility working together inside the chat experience. • Listings: Search visibility and Local SEO… | Brad Brewer
ChatGPT for hotels is shaped by search listings, trusted brand citations, and structured schema visibility working together inside the chat experience. • Listings: Search visibility and Local SEO (e.g., « Top hotels in Orlando »). • Direct: Brand authority and data consistency (e.g., « Show me rates »). • Referral: Brand mentions and editorial links (e.g., « Is IHG better? »). In the broader « Anatomy of ChatGPT, »…
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#hospitalityleadership #traveldistribution #hotelstrategy #ota #revenuemanagement #boardperspective #hospitalityindustry #traveleconomics #digitaldistribution #hotelowners | Zhivko Ivanov
Notes from Inside Hospitality: OTA Giants vs. Hotel Chain Giants In today’s hospitality economy, power no longer follows asset ownership. It follows attention, demand origination, and digital visibility. This comparison looks at the five largest OTA groups versus the five largest global hotel chains, using consumer traffic and booking attention as a proxy for real…
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#cbre #jll #ai #hospitality #development | Hans Peter B.
Luxury hotels age faster than their balance sheets. Design cycles are now shorter than ownership horizons. What once lasted 15 years feels tired in seven. Guests notice. Brands notice sooner. Owners pay either way. CBRE data shows luxury hotels now require major refurbishment every 6–8 years to stay rate‑competitive, driven by evolving brand standards, sustainability…
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#airlineindustry #aviationbusiness #airlinedistribution #gds #ota #traveltechnology #airlinestrategy #commercialaviation #airlineleadership #aviationtrends #travelindustry #ndc #directdistribution… | Wael Mattar | 14 comments
✈️ GDS vs OTA – The Hard Truth Airlines Don’t Like to Say Out Loud Let’s stop pretending this is a technology debate. GDS vs OTA is not about systems it’s about control. GDS gives airlines access to corporate travel, premium passengers, and global reach. It also gives airlines distribution costs so high that we’ve…
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#tourism #globaleconomy #traveltrends #hospitality #economicimpact #datainsights #worldmarkets #growth #strategy #geopolitics #sustainability #urbandevelopment #businesstravel #futuretrends… | Alessandro Romei
Tourism is back. Big time. ✈️🌍 $1.74 trillion in global spending, and the usual suspects are still on top. The US leads the race, Europe keeps its cultural crown, Asia flexes its hospitality muscles, and the Middle East plays the “global hub” card with confidence. 💼🏨 Does this mean one country “wins” at tourism? Not…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts Global cooperation, deep-tech start-ups, and more
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How scenario planning can help future-proof your company
Sharpen your predictions Share this email Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Becca Coggins, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms —Alex and Becca January 2026 Nobody can predict the future. But CEOs are often expected to. And with today’s companies…
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Confirmed -> ChatGPT Checkouts to Take 4% Cut of Shopify Merchant Sales Remember, Google and Bing will not take a cut. Advantage Google (again): « Merchants’ products will be available for purchase… | Glenn Gabe
Shopify has told merchants that use its commerce software that it will open up sales through AI chatbots like ChatGPT later this month, according to its site and communications with sellers. Merchants will pay OpenAI a 4% fee on sales made through ChatGPT’s checkout feature, a Shopify spokesperson confirmed, on top of typical transaction fees…
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