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Airbnb rentals now 9% of room inventory in major cities
Airbnb accommodations now account for 9% of the total lodging units in the 10 largest U.S. markets and appeared to be adding units at a substantially faster clip than […]
Healthy competition in the northern Emirates
The Northern Emirates’ tourism and hospitality sector has grown in the last few years. Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have both carved a niche for themselves, with Ajman, Fujairah […]
In 2016, ADR Reluctantly Takes the Driver’s Seat
An updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US expects revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) growth in 2016 to continue, increasing by 5.5 percent, despite signs of potential economic concerns. […]
Six things you need to get right about Airbnb
NB: This is an article by Morris Sim, founder of Brand Karma, a leading solutions provider for hospitality and travel brands As a road warrior who frequently stays in […]
Airbnb Presence Growing According to CBRE Hotels
Airbnb’s presence in key markets throughout the U.S. is growing at a rapid pace, with users spending $2.4 billion on lodging in the U.S. over the past year, according […]
Room Rates are Primary Driver of Growth
As hoteliers round out 2015 and head into the New Year, properties in major North American markets are experiencing steady increases in bookings, with 21 of the top 25 markets […]
Four reasons why revenue management systems are failing
NB: This is a viewpoint by Rich Maradik, founder of nSight for Travel. The leading hotel revenue management systems (RMSs) essentially use a hotel’s own past data to predict […]
Room Assignment: Unlocking the Mystery…..!!
NB: This is a featured article by Pierre Boettner, founder and CEO, hospitalityPulse The relationship between room assignment and hotel operations is multi-pronged, complex, and in many respects a “black […]
To Fill Rooms, Hotels Are Turning To Airbnb
Airbnb doesn’t just compete with hotels; it also competes with online booking sites like Expedia. About 60 million people have used Airbnb to find an alternative to a hotel. Now, […]
Big Data and the Hotel Stay
NB: This is a featured article by Pierre Boettner, founder and CEO, hospitalityPulse The industry buzz around “Big Data” is deafening. ‘Big Data Analytics ‘ – its uses, abuses, and place […]
