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Oct 31, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco
2024 was a wake-up call for the hotel industry. Record performance may have stolen headlines, but the reality was less glamorous: growth rates stabilized, and staffing gaps stretched resources thin. The industry is at a tipping point. Although technology and automation promise relief, many hotels still cling to outdated systems for fear of digital change. In 2025, tech-driven efficiency isn’t just a trend – it’s a survival strategy.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
apnews.com | Pedro Colaco
Learn how hotels can reduce booking anxiety and increase direct reservations by offering flexible rate-lock options using RezLock.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco |Melissa Rodrigues
With the abundance of options, varying prices, and the uncertainty about making the right choice, booking travel is typically a stressful experience for consumers. This is particularly true when evaluating high-demand hotels and busy dates, when the pressure to secure a booking intensifies. Travelers often worry about whether they have selected the best hotel, if the price they see is fair, or if rates will fluctuate before their stay.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco
According to a study by the Max Planck Institute, Technical University of Berlin, Technical University of Denmark, and University College, the evolution of technology has shortened consumer attention spans by 33%, from 12 to 8 seconds since 2000.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco
In the intricate tapestry of the hospitality industry, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) have long been the favored tools of major players—hotel chains, airlines, and travel agents. However, as we stand on the cusp of 2024, the spotlight turns toward independent hotels and small groups. Should they venture into the realm of GDS as a pivotal element of their business strategy? Let’s unravel the potential and key considerations for these entities as they embark on the GDS Odyssey.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
hotelexecutive.com | Lily Frohlich |Pedro Colaco |Tim Baker
Integrating modern architecture and tapping into new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) or virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) for creating community resorts at historical sites can not only safeguard local cultural heritage but also elevate overall communal experiences, boost appeal to new generations and transform these complexes into hubs of cultural and social engagement.
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Dec 16, 2023 | 
hotel-online.com | Pedro Colaco |Elliott Bryan
By Pedro ColacoIn the aftermath of a robust resurgence in the travel industry throughout 2023, hotels are gearing up for a transformative 2024, marked by shifting consumer preferences and the rise of cutting-edge technologies to help hotels address increasingly complex consumer and operational demands. This article explores the top 10 trends poised to redefine hotels and the wider travel and hospitality landscape in the coming year.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco
In the aftermath of a robust resurgence in the travel industry throughout 2023, hotels are gearing up for a transformative 2024, marked by shifting consumer preferences and the rise of cutting-edge technologies to help hotels address increasingly complex consumer and operational demands. This article explores the top 10 trends poised to redefine hotels and the wider travel and hospitality landscape in the coming year.
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Jul 10, 2023 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco
Despite the current economic landscape, exponential levels of revenge travel in summer 2023 continues unabated. But although travel demand is showing no signs of slowing down, consumers are changing the way they travel to meet their current circumstances. Following the pandemic, responsible travel continues to be a critical factor when booking trips, and pricing across European hotels remains above pre-pandemic levels, and lower in the US. What else is in store for hotels in summer 2023?
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May 12, 2023 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Pedro Colaco
As technology continues to evolve, and direct bookings continue to grow exponentially since 2020, it’s safe to say that the playing field has been levelled for hotels to compete and get more direct bookings. But, as the world of travel continues to change at a rapid pace, the big question is, what is next for independent hotels in the future?
