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Special Reports: Lodging

  • 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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  • Leveraging Loyalty – Hotel points programs

    Hotel points programs have become a key component of the business travel ecosystem

    May. 15, 2020
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  • Room Numbers

    Hotel consolidation is changing the rules of engagement – but the rate games still go on

    Mar. 15, 2020
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  • Around the World, Around the Corner

    Thinking local when going global is key to a hotel program that can work anywhere on the planet

    Feb. 12, 2020
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  • Seeing Uncertainty

    Could 2020 be the year of reckoning for the hotel industry’s long-running boom?

    Dec. 16, 2019
    A businessman in a suit stands on a rock labeled "2019," shielding his eyes with one hand as he looks toward a distant rock labeled "2020." The two rocks are separated by a gap, representing a transition or challenge. In the background, a city skyline under a clear sky creates a sense of ambition and progress. The image symbolizes looking forward to the future, navigating change, and bridging the gap between two years.

  • The Price Is Right?

    Once distrusted by travel buyers, dynamic hotel rates are finally getting hot

    Nov. 14, 2019
    A futuristic digital visualization showing a tablet emitting glowing bar charts, flames, and upward-trending arrows. The dynamic scene is layered with abstract technological and financial graphs, emphasizing growth, innovation, and digital transformation.

  • Unique Stay

    Lifestyle hotels are answering the business traveler’s call for something different

    Oct. 15, 2019
    A luxurious and elegant hotel lobby with rich, dark wooden paneling and soft lighting. A person sits on a cream-colored sofa, partially hidden behind a bright orange book they are reading. The sofa is adorned with vibrant green throw pillows, matching the green accents throughout the room, including chairs and decor. A white horse sculpture and an open book rest on the coffee table in front. A large chandelier hangs above, casting a warm glow, while decorative lamps and gold details enhance the opulent ambiance. A framed artwork featuring a horse is visible in the background.

  • Room to Run?

    The outlook for North American hotels in the year ahead – a case of cautious optimism

    Sep. 15, 2019
    A business professional stands near a large window in a modern hotel room, holding a cup of coffee. The view outside showcases a cityscape with tall skyscrapers bathed in golden sunlight during sunrise or sunset, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere. The bed in the foreground adds to the luxury and comfort of the scene.

  • Accommodating the Alternatives

    Are Hotels and Airbnb Converging The latest trends in long-term lodging for business travelers

    Sep. 15, 2019
    A modern, cozy living room with a sleek design. The space features a large window offering a view of a cityscape with greenery. Inside, there's a white sofa with decorative pillows, a glass-top desk with a black chair, and a stylish armchair near a standing lamp. A small coffee table and ottoman rest on a dark area rug. The wall displays black-and-white artwork depicting classical sculptures, adding an artistic touch to the sophisticated and inviting interior.

  • The Big Story: Hotels 2020 — Targeting Value

    RIP for the RFP? The long-standing ritual of rate negotiations may not be dead yet – but it’s due for an overhaul

    Jul. 14, 2019
    A business professional holding a tablet emitting a glowing projection of a futuristic cityscape. Overlaid are holographic circular diagrams, icons, and data visualizations, symbolizing smart technology, innovation, and urban development. The image conveys the integration of digital technology in urban planning and business strategies, with a sleek and futuristic aesthetic.