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The start of a travel comeback in the United States: a spotlight on 4 key destination markets

As the vaccine rollout has accelerated across the United States and restrictions have eased, travel has started to return. Here, we take a look at data on four key destination markets in the country. 

5 things to look forward to at ITB Berlin 2021

On the 9 – 12 March 2021, the travel and hospitality industry will gather digitally at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows. Here is a snapshot of some key things to look forward to during the week.

A look at your new revenue strategy in 2021

What are the most important post-pandemic changes that have forced hoteliers to adapt?

The industry keeps changing, so we keep innovating to meet demand

In a world where companies need to constantly innovate to stay ahead of the competition, listening to customer feedback and then acting on it is mission critical. That sentiment has never held truer than it does today.

7 Hospitality trends that require a shift in strategy

With many prognosticators suggesting it will be 2024 or 2025 before the hospitality industry has fully “recovered,” it might be tempting to keep the purse strings tight and bide your time. But, the hoteliers looking to position their properties as leaders in their markets are preparing now.

Meet data science engineer Joanna Kochel: Young ICT Lady of the Year nominee

With more than six years of experience as both a programmer and data scientist, Joanna Kochel is an inspiration for young and aspiring data scientists. We recently interviewed her to learn what her Young ICT Lady of the Year nomination means to her.

2020 Revenue leaders - [part 3]: How I kept sane during a pandemic

In part three of our three-part 2020 revenue leaders series, we spoke with top executives from around the globe to get a sense of new habits or personal goals that helped them get through the year. Below, we outline how hoteliers have managed to get through the year.

2020 Revenue leaders - [part 2]: Automation will assist, not replace

In part 2 of our three-part 2020 revenue leaders series, we asked leading revenue experts how the increased focus on technology and automation will affect the employment landscape.

 

What 2020 holiday travel looks like in New York, Miami and Salt Lake City

Using Market Insight, we will take a look at three popular U.S. destinations: New York City, Salt Lake City, Utah, Miami, Florida, and the key indicators that are showing positive trends leading up to 2021.

2020 Revenue leaders - [part 1]: Flexibility is key awaiting a vaccine

In part one of a three-part 2020 revenue leaders series, we highlight best practices from some of hospitality’s top leaders on pricing during a pandemic and preparing for the industry’s inevitable recovery.

 

Early data shows vaccines will immediately boost travel

New top-of-funnel search data available from OTA Insight shows the announcement of several promising COVID-19 vaccines might be the shot in the arm hotels needed to get a true recovery under way.

Here’s what Thanksgiving travel trends look like in 4 key U.S. markets

Market Insight provides real time information and suggestions, based on the most current culmination of data points around GDS, major OTA’s, Meta-Sites, flight and consumer searches, alternative lodging, and public holidays/events.

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