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Special Reports: Lodging

  • 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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  • 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
    Black and white globe with building sticking out of it concentrically.

  • 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.