Trends & Innovation

The seamless process of finding the perfect hotel room, once a meticulous task of human research and comparison, has been so quietly and completely automated that most travelers are unaware they are no longer the primary decision-maker. While this evolution offers unprecedented convenience, it

As digital breadcrumbs accumulate across the internet, a clear picture of America’s vacation aspirations begins to form long before any bags are packed, revealing a fascinating duality in how people plan to unwind and explore. The search for the perfect spring break getaway has already painted a

The familiar warmth of a lobby welcome is increasingly powered by unseen algorithms and intelligent systems, fundamentally reshaping the guest experience from the ground up. This transition from traditional service to a tech-enhanced model is not merely a novelty; it is a direct response to modern

In the intricate web of hotel operations where countless software systems rarely speak the same language, a change at the top of a key data integration company signals a significant shift for the entire industry. The recent leadership transition at Hapi, a central nervous system for hotel data, is

The frustrating inconsistency experienced when booking with a multi-billion dollar hotel brand, where one property’s digital experience feels disconnected from another, points not to a lack of technology but to a crisis hidden deep within its data infrastructure. For many hotel operators, the day

The final chord of a rock concert fades into applause, but the environmental echo of the event, from transport emissions to venue waste, often lingers long after the crowd has gone home. Acclaimed Australian vocalists Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca are challenging this industry norm with their