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Cloudbeds Launches Inaugural State of Independent Lodging Report
Cloudbeds | March 20, 2023
(SAN DIEGO, CA) March 20, 2023 — Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, today announced the launch of its inaugural State of Independent Lodging Report. The first installment of the report, which will be released annually, offers a unique and data-rich view into the independent lodging segment, including data from property types and segments often overlooked in industry reporting. “Over the past decade, we have enjoyed a front-row seat to one of the world’s most dynamic and accelerating industries. We’re thrilled to utilize that privile...
Report: Tripadvisor Releases Seasonal Travel Index of 2023 Outlining Traveler Sentiment
Tripadvisor | March 7, 2023
Two-thirds of travelers surveyed planning trips between March and May 2023 Half (50%) plan to spend more this upcoming season, compared to the same period last year Almost half (45%) will travel the same amount, while two in five 41% plan to travel more Major cities - including Paris, London, New York and Rome - dominate the list of top global destinations NEEDHAM, Mass., March 7, 2023 -- Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, releases its first Seasonal Travel Index of 2023, providing an outlook for travel patterns and demand over the next three months. Overview The majority of travelers (6...
What Is New in 2023?
Robert A. Rauch, CHA | February 23, 2023
By Robert A. Rauch, CHA We are seeing a shift from sitting at home to experiencing the world. Some travelers came out in 2021, others in 2022, and everyone is finally getting out in 2023! The world was closed, now it’s completely open with the exception of China. Pent-up demand still exists today in the leisure segment and groups and business travelers will continue to increase their travel from 2022 to 2023. This will occur even if there is a recession as companies cannot grow if they do not meet. Corporate balance sheets are in good shape and while the headwinds of a slowing economy could impact some travel, 2023 will be a good, soli...
Connecting People, Places, Planet With the Future of Tourism
Jennifer Andre | November 28, 2022
By Jennifer Andre Regenerative travel The pandemic has accelerated people’s desire to lessen the environmental impact of tourism, travel more responsibly, and meaningfully reconnect with nature to preserve our planet. The trend of sustainable travel has become mainstream – our Sustainable Travel Study shows that 90% of consumers are looking for sustainable options when traveling. Our research also shows that nearly two-thirds of consumers would like to opt for environmentally friendly transportation or lodging on their next trip and many are willing to pay more for sustainable options, like carbon offsets, the next time the...
The 33 Definitive Hospitality Industry Statistics You Need to Know For 2023
Brett Thoreson | November 22, 2022
By Brett Thoreson As of today, we are only weeks away from 2023. It’s almost hard to believe after the trials and tribulations that largely defined 2020, 2021, and the beginning of 2022. In some ways, the last two and a half years were a whirlwind, but, at the same time, the world came to what could be best described as a prolonged, collective standstill. For industries like hospitality, that standstill was especially pronounced – as an industry that exists to provide an in-person experience to global travelers, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be one of our greatest obstacles. Our proverbial liferaft during this time was the promise of...
Thanksgiving Travel Ticks Up, Just Shy of Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA | November 18, 2022
AAA expects nearly 55 million Americans will travel during the long holiday weekend WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2022) – AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. From theme park destinations to bustling metropolitan areas, Americans are crisscrossing the country this Thanksgiving. AAA has compiled a list of the top domestic destinations based on flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for Thanksgiving week. Orland...
Where To Next? 4 Trends Shaping Opportunities in Hospitality
Accor | November 16, 2022
The past few years triggered a significant reality check in society. People looked inward to decide what they really needed and why — questioning the relevancy of existing habits, beliefs, and behaviors regarding self, community, and the planet. These shifts and nuances in mindset and the diverging individual responses to these inquiries have created a collective transformative force which impacts society. We take a closer look at these changes and their intricacies and where we believe they create opportunities for the hospitality industry. #1 The Hybrid Way of Life The acceleration of digi...
Amadeus Data Alert: US Hotel Occupancy for Thanksgiving Mirrors 2019 Volumes
Amadeus | November 16, 2022
The 2022 US holiday season kicks off with travel in high demand to warm climates Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, with its unique ability to track forward-looking occupancy in major markets around the world, is seeing a positive trend in U.S. hotel bookings for the Thanksgiving holiday. Amadeus’ Demand360® business intelligence data shows that as of November 3, 2022, U.S. occupancy for Thanksgiving week is 29%, pacing 1% higher than 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. Palm trees will be a common sight at the top destinations, as Hawaii, Florida, and California hold several spots on the top 10 list, with new entrants like Manha...
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