A tale of two holidays - According to PwC's Holiday Outlook, shoppers are expected to spend an average of $1,638 on gifts, travel and entertainment this holiday season, a 7% increase from 2023.

Oct 2, 2024 • Travel

2025 will be the year of the Travel Maximizer - Hilton's 2025 Trends Report highlights the merging of work and play, relaxation and adventure, and solitude and connection.

Oct 2, 2024 • Hospitality

Hype vs. reality: How fast is generative AI changing travel? - Phocuswright highlights a significant divide surrounding AI, making it difficult to fully understand the technology's evolution.

Oct 2, 2024 • Travel

Improve guest personalization by resolving tech stack issues - Many hoteliers fail to deliver real-time personalization at scale not because they lack the desire, but because they misunderstand APIs.

Oct 2, 2024 • Hospitality

How AI and automation can support sustainable hotel operations - AI will quietly transform sustainability in the hospitality industry, bringing subtle improvements behind the scenes rather than making a grand entrance.

Oct 2, 2024 • Travel

Chinese travel preferences are evolving - Buoyed by falling airfares, Chinese travelers are booking more overseas trips for the National Day 'Golden Week' holiday period.

Oct 1, 2024 • Travel

SuitePad launches Stay Manager - SuitePad announces the launch of Stay Manager, an innovative feature designed to help hotels personalize guest stays.

Oct 1, 2024 • Hospitality

More than just inspiration - A new study by Phocuswrigh has revealed social media has evolved beyond a mere source of travel inspiration.

Oct 1, 2024 • Marketing