Seven Strategies to Prepare for Your Hotel for a Major Event
Written by: Tracy Dong, Principal Industry Consultant, IDeaS - Major events have returned to Asia…
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Vancouver’s hotel shortage piques investor interest
Driven by a remarkably strong and sustained rebound in tourism and overnight visitors, Canada’s hotel industry smashed records for average room rates in May, June and again in July, according to CoStar, a global provider of real estate data…
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Hotel rates likely to continue upward trajectory in 2024 despite softening of leisure travel demand
Hotel rates likely will continue to rise in most locations globally during 2024 despite an expected softening of leisure travel demand, according to new forecasts from the consulting team at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the…
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Sleep and mocktails: How hotels are moving to meet a new kind of customer
A surprising number of travelers inquire about a hotel's mattress before booking. In a busy world, travelers increasingly see trips as an opportunity to relax and recharge…
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Now trending at hotels: Sleep, wellness and "bleisure"
Post-pandemic travelers prioritize a good night's sleep, healthy lifestyle amenities, and "smart" rooms with lots of technology — and they're combining business with pleasure in a trend known as "bleisure," Hilton says in a new report…
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Hotel Prices in Paris Are Already Up More Than 300% Ahead of 2024 Olympic Games
Average prices for the week starting July 22 are coming in at $629 per night for a 4-star hotel, according to a Google search…
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These Are the Cities Where Hotel Prices Are Rising Fastest
Several cities are expected to see hotel prices climb by more than 15% in the next year—even as leisure travel demand starts to soften…
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Report forecasts higher hotel rates due to lack of competition
The report predicted Dublin hotel room rates will grow by 10% next year, almost at the same pace as hotels based in some of Europe’s most popular travel destinations including Paris and Amsterdam…
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China’s Golden Week Tourists Drive Up Flights, Hotel Demand
Nearly 900 million people expected to travel in China during Golden Week - Domestic flights and hotel bookings on Fliggy increase by double digits from 2019: Travel statistics have been pouring in from across China this week, providing a snapshot of…
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SURVEY - Union’s proposed homeless policy will deter 72% of Americans from booking LA hotel rooms
WASHINGTON – More than seven in ten Americans would be deterred from booking a hotel room in Los Angeles if hotels there are forced to house homeless people next to paying guests…
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Paying for hotels saves money and improves driver retention
Driver turnover is a perpetual concern for carriers, with rates regularly hovering around 90%. As driver demand increases, carriers are exploring new ways to keep drivers in their trucks…
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Brace for impact: Flight costs expected to surge as Israelis flock to U.S. after VWP
New York is expected to be the most popular destination with up to six daily flights from Israel…
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Can a Vacation Make You Live Longer? These Wellness Resorts Think so
Sure, you could do your blood work, IVs, and screenings in a sterile doctors office…
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As the nation started its National Day “golden week” vacation, China outlined a strategy to strengthen the tourist sector and attract more foreign visitors by restoring visa-free rules and making travel and payments simpler…
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Portugal Sets New Tourism Records in First 7 Months of 2023
In the first seven months of this year, Portugal has surpassed pre-pandemic figures, achieving record-breaking levels of overnight stays and tourism revenue compared to 2019, which was already a record year for Portuguese tourism…
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What happens in Morocco: Israelis flock to flourishing sex tourism
The strengthening of diplomatic relations with Rabat may have brought some Israelis to appreciate the country's culture and people, but it also beat the path for some to take advantage of the North African nation's sex industry…
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Focus more on niche products to tap market demand: Global Travel Market
The first edition of Global Travel Market (GTM 2023) and expo drew to a close here on Saturday with leading players of travel and hospitality sector calling for stepping up promotional efforts focusing more on niche areas like experiential travel…
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Hotel demand to grow in double digits with high rates, occupancies: CEO of Chalet Hotels
The strength of travel indicated to everyone that the travel industry in India is very resilient: Sanjay Sethi, Chief Executive Officer of Chalet Hotels…
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