Reading Time: 3 minutesIndependent and boutique hotels are celebrated for their unique guest experiences, personal touches, and local charm. However, running a smaller property often comes with challenges like tighter margins, limited resources, and increasing operational costs. Add to that the complexities of managing distribution channels and staffing pressures, and it’s clear that small hotels face an uphill […]
Read More →Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a world shaped by rapid geopolitical shifts, trade barriers, and mounting economic pressure, the return to business travel isn’t just about going back. It’s about moving forward with purpose. While global events, negotiations, and client meetings remain vital for growth, the risks and complexities surrounding international travel have forced companies to rethink how they […]
Read More →Reading Time: 5 minutesTariffs, trade barriers, and political uncertainty are rewriting the rules of global business travel. Learn what’s changing, what’s at stake, and how your company can stay agile in this rapidly shifting environment. Following years of disruption in many forms, it seems the global business travel industry has rebounded and is expanding faster than expected. As […]
Read More →Reading Time: 4 minutesTravel agency commission settlement is an important steppingstone to building profitable relationships between hotels and travel agencies. Intermediaries, like travel agencies and OTAs, are an important part of a hotel’s distribution plan, and intermediary payments become one of the most significant cost centers for hotels, with industry reports projecting $75 billion in payouts to third-party […]
Read More →Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the travel and hospitality industry, competitive benchmarking has become a game-changer in supplier and partner negotiations. Businesses, whether travel agencies or hotels, are increasingly leveraging data-driven insights to enhance their strategic positioning. In an industry where supplier and partner agreements can significantly impact profitability, access to reliable benchmarking data provides a powerful advantage. This […]
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