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For years, the travel industry has measured success by looking backwards. Arrivals, occupancy, spend, satisfaction – all of these tell us what’s already happened. But in 2026, tracking who’s arrived… | Jeremy Jauncey | 29 comments
For years, the travel industry has measured success by looking backwards. Arrivals, occupancy, spend, satisfaction – all of these tell us what’s already happened. But in 2026, tracking who’s arrived won’t be the most valuable metric to understand. I think tracking who’s getting ready to arrive will be. The future of travel marketing is predictive,…
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For years, the travel industry has measured success by looking backwards. Arrivals, occupancy, spend, satisfaction – all of these tell us what’s already happened. But in 2026, tracking who’s arrived… | Jeremy Jauncey | 29 comments
For years, the travel industry has measured success by looking backwards. Arrivals, occupancy, spend, satisfaction – all of these tell us what’s already happened. But in 2026, tracking who’s arrived won’t be the most valuable metric to understand. I think tracking who’s getting ready to arrive will be. The future of travel marketing is predictive,…
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Strategic partnerships that help your independent hotel stand out from the competition
Most independent hoteliers feel like they’re always juggling 10 different tasks at once. This leaves little time for optimizing the guest experience, marketing and online visibility. But you don’t have to do all of this on your own. There are various ways to collaborate with the right hotel partners and make your daily workload a…
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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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Hotelogix caps 2025 with strong growth, market leadership, and turns EBITDA positive
400,000+ rooms in India, 15,000+ keys in the Philippines, AI-integrations, hourly booking, and expanded compliance coverage, marking a defining year for the global hospitality cloud-tech leader. Singapore, 17/December/2025: Hotelogix, a globally leading provider of cloud-based hospitality technology solutions, announced that it wrapped up 2025 on a high note, alongside its distribution brand AxisRooms. It was…
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Google says AI search optimization mirrors traditional SEO
Why AI-powered search will reshape how hotels stay visible and drive direct demand Dec 17, 2025 Google says that optimizing for AI-driven search experiences follows the same fundamentals as traditional SEO—a message with direct implications for hotels navigating AI Overviews and AI Mode. In a recent interview, Google’s search leadership emphasized that strong content, clear…
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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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I just won the xAI hackathon by making ads invisible Introducing Halftime. Targeted ad generation using AI that feels like a part of your movies and shows. Halftime generates cutscenes and product… | Krish Garg | 381 comments
I just won the xAI hackathon by making ads invisible Introducing Halftime. Targeted ad generation using AI that feels like a part of your movies and shows. Halftime generates cutscenes and product placements in real time, perfectly matched to your interests. Built with Yuvraj Dwivedi, Pravin Lohani …more
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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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Todd English partners with chef Olivia Ostrow for global kosher hospitality group
Celebrity chef Todd English (Olives, Figs) has announced a new partnership with chef Olivia Ostrow (Maison Ostrow). Together, the two chefs are forming a new global kosher hospitality group under Ostrow Global Inc., with upcoming projects planned in Miami, New York, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Paris, and London. “Todd and I have known each other for…
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