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Special Reports: Lodging

  • Hotels: Negotiating the Way Forward

    Will the lodging RFP season 2022 be RTN (return to normal) or RTNN (return to new normal)?

    Jul. 16, 2022
    A well-dressed man in a beige suit works intently on a laptop in a bright, modern office setting. A cup of coffee sits beside him on the desk, emphasizing focus and productivity in a professional environment. The blurred background suggests a clean and open workspace.

  • Holy Hotels! – Revisited

    Lodging rates are a moving target right now. To get your aim right, look to Phat Data

    May. 23, 2022
    **Alt Text:** A professionally dressed man in a blue suit walks through a modern hotel lobby while talking on his smartphone. He pulls a small suitcase, suggesting business travel. In the background, a woman in business attire walks past elevator doors. Faint binary code overlays the image, symbolizing data, connectivity, and technology in the context of travel or hospitality.

  • Smart Moves

    In a post-COVID business travel world, artificial intelligence holds the key to a more effective hotel procurement strategy

    Apr. 4, 2022
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  • Staying Different. Staying Better?

    Emerging from the shadow of the pandemic, travelers are finding a new look for lodging

    Feb. 9, 2022
    A vibrant and modern hotel lobby featuring colorful furniture, including orange and green chairs, a gray sectional sofa with multicolored throw pillows, and small tables. The ceiling has recessed lighting with an accent of turquoise illumination, creating a welcoming ambiance. The background includes a reception desk and a small market area with bright, organized shelves.

  • Maneuvering Room

    Navigating the post-pandemic hotel program landscape will require a fresh outlook and savvy negotiating skills

    Oct. 21, 2021
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  • Extended Reach

    Longer-term stay properties are proving resilient and continue to gain momentum as business travel rebounds

    Oct. 21, 2021
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  • Staying Different

    The hotel experience will not be the same for travelers when they return – and travel managers should be ready for the changes

    Jun. 28, 2021
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  • Recovery Room

    In the wake of COVID-19, the future may be closer than we think for the lodging industry

    Apr. 22, 2021
    A hotel staff member dressed in formal attire, including a black suit and bow tie, wearing a face mask and gloves, holds a thermometer in one hand while opening a door with the other. The setting features a modern and elegant interior with floor-to-ceiling curtains and a bright atmosphere. The image reflects safety measures and professionalism in the hospitality industry during the pandemic.

  • Hotels 2021: Changing the Game

    Pandemic-induced disruptions are rewriting the playbook for hotel negotiations

    Jan. 4, 2021
    A hotel concierge or front desk staff member wearing a face mask and gloves stands behind a desk with a large computer monitor. The setting includes protective barriers and a modern, warmly lit interior design with wood paneling in the background, emphasizing safety measures and professionalism in hospitality.

  • Seeking an Edge

    Pandemic-induced changes in business travel may push the traditional hotel RFP season off the calendar

    Oct. 21, 2020
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