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August 22, 2025

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The US tourism slump that never happened

🗺 Aug 22, 2025, US tourism businesses feared a downturn due to Trump's policies. Despite a 4% decline in foreign arrivals, resilient domestic demand, fueled by wealthy travelers and budget-conscious families, steadied the sector. Luxury hotels and cruises thrived, while campsites and RV parks filled up. Mid-market hotels struggled with falling revenue. Nearly 90% of tourist spending was domestic. Analysts warn tariffs and reduced international demand might impact future growth.
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Digital transformation is redefining hotel F&B leadership

💻 Aug 22, 2025, hotels are reshaping culture through digital tools. These platforms enhance accountability, consistency, and decision-making, allowing leaders to focus on strategic tasks. Key changes include centralized tasks replacing verbal notes, real-time dashboards improving delegation, and standardized records ensuring brand integrity. Streamlined onboarding boosts employee satisfaction, while data highlights inefficiencies. The shift emphasizes empowering teams and sustaining great performance, driving a cultural transformation in food and beverage leadership. Read more at Hotels Magazine.
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Google’s Magic Cue makes travel details effortless

📱 Google, on August 22, 2025, launched the AI-powered Magic Cue feature on Pixel 10 phones. It surfaces travel-related bookings and itineraries by scanning emails, notes, and apps. Primarily available on Pixel 10, powered by Tensor G5 and Gemini Nano, it simplifies tasks like rebooking flights and sharing trip details. Magic Cue also highlights flight numbers, suggests itineraries, and displays hotel bookings without app digging, streamlining everyday tasks and travel planning.
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Travel industry weathers global turbulence

✈️ Aug 22, 2025. Global conflict, economic instability, and climate issues challenge the travel industry. However, airlines, hotels, and OTAs highlight resilience and adaptability. U.S. inbound travel declines, but European and Asian markets grow. Companies like Go City and Dohop diversify strategies across continents. While airlines face revenue pressure, hotels and OTAs report passenger growth and new partnerships. Leaders focus on controllable factors, refining products and targeting marketing over macroeconomic concerns.
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HSMAI launches playbook to boost hotel ancillary revenue

🏨 Aug 22, 2025, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) released the Ancillary Revenue Strategy Playbook to help hotels find new revenue streams. Hotels can reduce reliance on room sales by leveraging spaces like rooftops and pool decks for events. Creative dining and community events are profitable strategies in food and beverage. Tailoring offers to different guest segments and forming vendor partnerships are crucial. The guide provides tactics, metrics, and support from HSMAI.
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