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Hospitality leaders share vision for travel in 2030

🏨 Jul 24, 2025, Brussels: At the Global Hotel Alliance summit, hospitality CEOs discussed future travel, targeting US$3 billion in revenue by 2025. GHA’s loyalty program is a key revenue driver. Minor Hotels aims to add 300 hotels in 3 years, while Corinthia and Kempinski focus on brand heritage. CEOs see high growth in India, China, and the Middle East, with brand differentiation crucial to combating “blanding.” Read more on [Globetrender](https://globetrender.com/2025/07/23/hospitality-ceos-future-travel-2030/).
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Business travel costs expected to stabilize in 2026

🛩 Global business travel costs will see modest increases in 2026, with airfare rising by 0.4% to $708, hotel rates by 1.2% to $166, and car rentals by 2.8% to $48. Meeting costs per attendee will go up by 2.4%. Despite economic uncertainties, increased airline and hotel capacities are expected to stabilize price growth. These predictable pricing trends offer corporate buyers more leverage to optimize travel programs, with potential cost decreases of 1–2% if a global downturn occurs.
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Hilton’s clean energy strategy gains traction

🟢 Jul 23, 2025, Hilton's clean energy strategy, resilient against U.S. policy rollbacks, reports a drop in 2024 greenhouse gas emissions to 6.57 million metric tons. By 2030, Hilton targets a 75% reduction in emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) and 56% (Scope 3) from a 2008 baseline. Cost-neutral renewable energy contracts, private utility partnerships, and owner support are key to their strategy, leveraging cost savings for sustainable upgrades.
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U.S. hotel occupancy dips in June as business travel remains sluggish

📅 U.S. hotel occupancy in June 2025 fell 1.7% year-over-year to 68.5%, marking four consecutive months of decline. Average daily rates rose slightly by 0.4% to $162.51, but revenue per available room fell 1.2% to $111.32. Corporate travel is weak, with weekday performance lagging since Memorial Day. New York City led in occupancy at 88.5%, while New Orleans and Phoenix had the lowest at 53.8% and 59.5%, respectively.
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Booking.com global AI sentiment report

🌐 Jul 23, 2025, Booking.com's Global AI Sentiment Report highlights the mixed feelings toward AI in travel: 91% of people are excited, 79% familiar, but only 6% fully trust AI. While 89% seek AI in travel planning, just 12% trust it for independent decisions. AI outranks bloggers and influencers for 24%. Regional differences show Latin America and Asia–Pacific are more enthusiastic than North America and Europe. Fact-checking is crucial for 42%. Travelers want ethical, sustainable AI insights.
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Next-gen business travel: work, wellness, and rising expectations

🛫 Jul 23, 2025, Condé Nast Traveler and WIRED explore the changing landscape of luxury business travel, focusing on work, wellness, and luxury integration. Key trends include enhanced in-flight privacy, wellness meals, and improved sleep options for high-end travelers. The project reveals the growing demand for quality details like coffee and lounges and discusses the limited reach of private aviation. As business travel rebounds post-pandemic, full connectivity remains divisive among travelers.
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Sabre launches content marketplace for agencies

🗺 Jul 23, 2025: Sabre launches the SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace to streamline travel agency operations. A study shows 91% of agencies use 4+ booking systems, some up to 10, causing inefficiency. 80% prefer a unified platform to cut costs. SabreMosaic provides access to 38 NDC airlines, 150+ low-cost carriers, 2 million lodgings, and 70 transport providers. Despite 41% fearing AI's job impact, 91% see productivity potential, with 40% reporting gains.
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Consumer Trends: 2025 Mid-Year Report

📊 Dan Frommer, July 2025, highlights in a 125-slide Consumer Trends Report with Coefficient Capital, how over 3,000 US consumers view AI, longevity spending, and pets as a market. The report shows Gen Z's AI perceptions, trust in podcasts over news, and membership options at $200/year or $20/month. Survey conducted with Toluna. Sign up for free access or subscribe to The New Consumer for deeper insights.
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No Culture without Community

🎶 ILC's Confab in Chicago witnessed a vibrant gathering of hoteliers and designers focused on crafting meaningful experiences. Bespoke Sound curates music to foster a sense of belonging, introducing new clients like Goldener Hirsch in Park City and Baker's Place in Madison. Their recent rebranding, in collaboration with Vasily Grogol and Bursa Studios, emphasizes minimalism and intention, reflected in their new visual identity and website. Meanwhile, old-school letter-pressed business cards by Casual Letterpress highlight their commitment to quality.
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Will you let ChatGPT book your trip?

🛫 Jul 21, 2025, OpenAI's ChatGPT introduces "Agent Mode" to revolutionize travel planning by making real bookings for hotels, flights, and tours. This tool targets busy individuals, assisting with trip itineraries and more. Initially available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users for $20/month, it promises personalization over time. However, concerns about privacy and trust linger as users consider sharing sensitive data with AI for travel tasks.
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