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Hospitality Technology

Why Automation (or Any Tech) is Difficult to Sell to Hospitality Sector - By Ryan Haynes

Automation can make a significant difference to businesses in the travel and hospitality sectors. After all, this is a sector with a high volume of manual processes, ripe for transformation through automation. So why might you be struggling to sell automation to travel and hospitality businesses if you’re a tech seller?






Labor Day Travel

Travel Outlook: Labor Day 2023 Demand - Koddi

In comparison, 2023 experienced an earlier onset of interest at the beginning of June. At the start of August, there was an uptick in demand for 2022 that was not observed in 2023.



Market Report Florida Panhandle

Industry Blog
HVS Market Report - The Florida Panhandle Remains a Top-Tier Destination - By Hannah McManus

The Florida Panhandle remains popular among hotel developers and investors given the strength of the market in the post-pandemic period. An easy-to-reach destination for drive-to and out-of-state travelers alike, this Gulf Coast region has been a hotbed of activity for construction and transactions in the traditional-model hotel space since the summer of 2020.


Artificial Intelligence

Industry Blog
How AI Will Affect Paid Search for Hoteliers - By Valentina Suarez

Google has already seen success with their own AI implementations, including their fully AI-powered Performance Max ads, which have seen ‘on average over 18% more conversions at a similar cost per action’ vs. other paid search ads.


Business Intelligence

Unlock the Potential of the Hotel with Business Intelligence

With vast amounts of data at the fingertips - from guest behavior or guest sentiments to intricate sales metrics - the capability to transform these data into actionable insights or strategies is truly indispensable. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the idea of hotel business intelligence and everything that you need to know to leverage this powerful tool.






Hospitality Leadership

Industry Blog
Missionize Your Mission Statement - By Doug Kennedy

For decades now, it has been fashionable for companies from all industries to craft a mission statement to not only summarize its purpose, but also to give work more purpose. Over the years, the original concept has evolved into creating 'values' or 'vision' statements.



Hotel Online Bookings

Maximizing Direct Bookings: The Impact of Enhanced Online Visibility for Hotels

The travel and tourism industry continues to be highly competitive, with people eager to travel again and hotels and chains vying for business against online travel agencies, vacation rentals, and booking sites. After the pandemic in 2021, Google searches for hotels increased by 92%. According to statistics, more than 90% of travelers will do research online, and 82% will complete their booking online.









Hotel Opening San Diego

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Opens

Following a nearly $30 million property-wide reimagination, the property is a distinctly Southern Californian take on the Margaritaville experience and is now home to San Diego's largest rooftop pool deck, vibrant and beachy accommodations, three dining and entertainment destinations, flexible meetings and events spaces, and other amenities.



Consumer Marketing

Industry Blog
The Value of the Understood Consumer - By Trey Williams, VP, Strategic Planning, MMGY

Among marketing’s increasingly important modern challenges is the expectation of consumers for brands to deliver experiences that feel tailored specifically for them. That requisite extends beyond the features of the end product itself to the manner in which products and services are discovered, compared, and ultimately purchased and experienced. In fact, today’s discerning consumers go a layer deeper, looking to understand and align the values of a brand to their own. So how do we as marketers keep up?