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The Two Silent Killers of Luxury
Luxury is facing its reckoning — and it’s not just about the economy, there are two forces that are quietly killing some of the world’s most iconic houses: Arrogance and a Meaning Deficit
How to Prepare Your Hotel for the Agentic AI Upheaval?
I believe priority #1 for independent hoteliers, midsize and smaller hotel brands is to create true two-way APIs among three crucial technology pieces: PMS-CRS-CRM
The Cost of Franchising – Core and Soft
US lodging demand increased at an average annual rate of just 0,7% in 2023 and 2024, after two years of double-digit growth coming out of the pandemic in 2020
How Are Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Building Strategies for Success?
New research explores the key strategies of high-performing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering insights into the characteristics that differentiate the strongest-growing companies
Hospitality Meets High-Tech: How to Hire the Perfect Hotel Robot
Hotels are buzzing with a new kind of employee—one that doesn’t need breaks, never calls in sick, and is redefining guest services: robots
From Antelope to Evolutionary Explorer: Ho Kwon Ping on 30 Years of Banyan
When you get to the ripe young age of 20, you’re bound to collect lots of stories – not only about the past but lessons for the future
Overtourism: Let's Be Honest
First, I want to thank everyone actively commenting on this hot topic here, only through open discussion can we understand the problem and find real solutions, rather than speculate on trendy terms
AI Can’t Know You Until You Know Yourself
Why clearly defined standards are the foundation for the ethical, effective implementation of AI-powered operational solutions
A Hotel Opening from a Local Travel Agent's POV - Rosewood Amsterdam
When a new hotel opens, it’s rarely just about adding more rooms to a city’s existing inventory, more often, it initiates a shift – a new standard, a new energy, a new chapter for the local hospitality scene
What Website Accessibility Overlays Don’t Protect You From
If you’re in the hospitality industry, chances are you’ve invested in tools or vendors promising to make your website 'ADA compliant
Luxury Slowdown Deepens
Luxury market leader LVMH just reported a disappointing first half 2025, with total revenues down 4% to $46+ billion from $49 billion last year; those results weren’t too alarming since numerous industry analysts have forecast a luxur...
Luxury Travel Isn’t Slowing - It’s Getting Smarter
Pulse of the Industry Report 2025 shows that clients are still spending, but they’re also reassessing
Hotel Developers & Investors: Why Your Next Project Should be an Independent Brand - Not a Franchise
Is a franchise really the safest bet for your next luxury hotel? If you ask the big chains, they’ll say yes, but take a step back
Brand USA Has A Strong Global Reputation Despite Trade Tensions
Amidst escalating global trade tensions triggered by the Trump’s tariff policies, as well as questions about how his administration will exert US influence throughout the world, the international reputation of the United States experi...
Apathy’s New Ally - Why AI Isn’t the Real Workplace Threat
AI isn’t killing creativity, but is it helping Apathy do the dirty work? In the race to embrace AI, many leaders are missing the real threat lurking in the shadows - not the technology itself, but the erosion of trust, alignment, and ...
Reshaping the Future: Key Dilemmas Facing Australia’s Hotel Industry Today
Exclusive Feature: According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the travel and Tourism contribution to the Global Economy in 2024 was in the range of US$11 trillion, with the sector generating one in every ten dollars worldwi...
Luxury Hotel Experiences
Luxury consumption in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by younger, more dynamic consumers and evolving preferences that go beyond traditional notions of wealth display
Lifestyle Hotels in Asia Pacific
2008 sparked Asia Pacific’s lifestyle hotel boom, how will the lifestyle hotel revolution shape hospitality in the region?
How Aspirational Overreach Killed the Goose That Laid Luxury’s Golden Egg
Democratizing luxury by making it more accessible to so-called 'aspirational consumers' has been the ticket to maximize growth in the luxury market since the global recession of 2008-2009
End of an Era: Singapore's First Hotel School Closes After 42 Years
A turning point for Singapore’s hospitality industry: The impending closure of SHATEC, Singapore’s first dedicated hospitality school, marks a significant turning point in the evolution of the city-state’s tourism and hosp...
How Values and Tech are Reshaping Travel in 2025 and Beyond
Gen Z and Millennials spearhead a significant shift in the travel industry, they demonstrate how values and tech are reshaping travel in 2025 and beyond
Actions for Hoteliers to Leverage Emerging Travel Trends
The hospitality landscape is rife with buzzwords: 'bleisure,' 'coolcations,' and 'work-from-anywhere' are the talk of the town, yet, for many hoteliers, these conversations are failing to translate into tangible results
AI Platforms: Good News or Bad News for Hoteliers?
A survey by Deloitte about travelers’ actions after receiving travel tips on generative AI platforms like ChatGPT found that 43% of travelers actually booked the recommended by AI accommodation options
Don't Just Welcome - Farewell Well, It's Time to Focus on Last Impression
Exclusive Feature: In the hotel industry, there has always been a strong focus on the check-in experience—greeting guests warmly and creating a positive first impression
The New Face of Luxury: Why Understanding UHNW Clients Is No Longer Optional
One of the most powerful transformations in the luxury world today is being driven not by products or brands, but by a generational shift in those who buy them
The Art of Hotel Operator Selection
The selection of a hotel operator, brand and management agreement can be a complex and lengthy process for owners
Consumers Shift Spending to Brands That Offer More Value for the Price
Brands that offer only low prices could stand to lose out to competitors who offer more, as economic headwinds continue to influence consumer behavior
The Quiet Shift: From Spectacle to Sensation in Brand Storytelling
In the age of overexposure, something quieter is taking root, across industries - especially beauty, fragrance, and wellness - a creative pivot is underway
Luxury’s Luster Fades As Consumers’ Emotional Disconnect Deepens
The personal luxury goods market faces a decline of up to 5% this year as consumer enthusiasm wanes, according to the latest projections from Bain and Company in association with Altagamma
Cost Centre to Catalyst: 3 Ways to Position Travel As a Strategic Asset
In an age of digital everything, the human connections we forge with one another give businesses a competitive edge
The Hotel Industry's Bold Play: When Your Biggest Partner Becomes Your Target
Across Europe, we're witnessing an unprecedented wave of collective legal action as hotel associations in more than 25 countries have joined forces to sue Booking, seeking billions in damages for commissions paid between 2004 and 2024
The Evolution of Hotel Brands in Asia Pacific: Why it Matters
The global hotel industry is in a period of brand consolidation, with the world’s leading operators continuing to expand their footprint through new developments and brand strategies
Lifestyle Hotels: The Ultimate Network Impact Move
Lifestyle hotel brands have been getting a lot of attention lately – and for good reason and it’s not because they’re the biggest money-makers in the portfolio (in fact, many aren’t)
Between Brand and Individuality: How White-Label Operators Influence the Hotel Industry
White-label operators are playing an increasingly important role in the hotel industry, but what exactly is behind this concept, and what opportunities and challenges does it present for the sector? We take a closer look at the key developm...
From Caravans to Spaceships: Exploring the evolution of travel and hospitality
What do ancient Silk Road caravans and cutting-edge space tourism have in common? They’re both part of the extraordinary journey of travel and hospitality—brilliantly captured in this insightful new book
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