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📆 Angela Berkey, Anisha Yadav, and Melissa McMullin share strategies for turning last-minute bookings into successes in a Hotel Moment Deep Dive webinar. Focused on data-driven decisions, they offer insights for maximizing room value and capturing second-chance bookings. Hosted by Karen Stephens, Revinate’s CMO, the discussion highlights boosting revenue in the busy season. Karen, with 25+ years in hospitality tech, previously led Revinate’s team to a record booking quarter in Q4 2023.

🌎 In 2026, 26% of global travelers start hotel searches on OTAs, up from 18% in 2025, surpassing search engines which fell to 21% from 36%. In the UK, 26% use OTAs, rising from 16% in 2024, while 24% use search engines, down from 40%. AI use for travel planning rose to 4%, with 80% of travelers seeking AI features like price alerts. Dynamic pricing is supported by 65% globally and 55% in the UK.

📰 Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, reports on culinary trends. He hosts the podcast "In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn." Thorn studied at Tufts University, Le Cordon Bleu, and in China. He was a columnist for The New York Sun (2005-2008) and won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award. Inducted into Disciples d’Escoffier in 2014, Thorn specializes in French and Asian cuisines. He resides in Brooklyn, NY.

🏨 Independent Tuesday, launched by TakeUp, emphasizes the value of independent hotels amidst the rise of "fauxtiques." These corporate-designed hotels lack the authentic experience offered by independently owned properties. Independent Tuesday aims to encourage travelers and hoteliers to support genuine hospitality that reflects local character and originality. TakeUp, an AI-powered platform, supports independent hotels in maximizing revenue and efficiency. Join the movement to preserve the soul of hospitality.

📈 Sylvie Bergeret, member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, with 25 years in the hotel sector, shares insights on hospitality investment outlook. As Head of Research at MKG, she highlights current market trends and investment strategies.

🏨 During the Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Annual Conference 2025 in Scottsdale, experts discussed the evolving hotel industry. Key insights highlight the need for agility in commercial strategies, with a focus on direct revenue and guest-centric experiences. AI and technology are pivotal, enhancing data analytics, marketing automation, and personalized outreach. Adaptability and strong leadership skills, such as digital fluency and agility, are crucial for future success. Revenue strategies now encompass all hotel spaces, adopting dynamic pricing to optimize profitability.

🌊 PATA released "Developing Sustainable Tourism in Tropical Coastal Cities: Global Case Studies" on November 18, 2025, in Sanya at the 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event. ???? Sea-surface temperatures in the South-West Pacific reached unprecedented levels in 2024. Key initiatives: Sanya's marine ranch, Thailand's water resource management, and Indonesia's Desa Potato Head's 97.5% recycling rate. The report emphasizes resource management, local harmony, economic diversification, and private sector sustainability.

🏨 Hotel PMS implementations are challenging but rewarding. Ryan King, Shiji's Senior VP of the Americas, highlights key strategies for success: clear communication (30-40% better outcomes), strong leadership alignment, and treating go-live as mission-critical. Empowering champions at each property accelerates adoption. Integration issues must be finalized 60 days before go-live to avoid chaos. Diverse training methods cater to generational differences. Projects succeed when teams are disciplined, communicative, and collaborative, treating each other as partners.