Hotel Market & Feasibility Studies: Connecting Vision with Viability in Untapped Markets

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic trends have helped breathe new life into secondary and tertiary hotel markets. The shift to hybrid and remote work, an increase in highway tourism, and a strengthening of the logistics and manufacturing sectors have supported a resurgence of leisure and commercial hotel demand in many small and medium-sized communities. These factors, among others, have generated interest in new hotel development in these areas, often by local municipalities and/or economic development organizations.

Hotel Communication Network Acquires Crave Interactive, Cementing Global Leadership in Hotel Guestroom Technology

CHICAGO—June 3, 2025—Hotel Communication Network (HCN), a leading provider of AI-powered in-room guest engagement solutions, announces the acquisition of Crave Interactive, a UK-based innovator specializing in digital guest experiences for luxury hotels. This strategic move positions HCN as a dominant force in the global hospitality technology sector, expanding its reach across the four- and five-star hotel markets. The deal closed today for an undisclosed amount.

Booking.com Just Ghosted Travel Influencers – And What This Means for Your Hotel

Remember all those niche travel bloggers and cool social media creators who helped your hotel pop up in feeds worldwide? Booking.com just slammed the door in their faces. And basically in yours too… But, don’t worry WIWT got you covered as we tell you exactly what this means for your hotel, in this article from our perspective as a Travel Affiliate Program.

Food for Thought: Is Traditional Search Dead?

A recent post on LinkedIn declared the end of the search engines as we know them. the list even declared “R.I.P. Search.” This is in tune with an avalanche of recent headlines arguing that traditional search is dead due to the rise of AI Search via the generative AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc.

Strategic Tariffs and Their Impact on Travel and Hospitality

In recent times, the word ‘tariff’ has jumped from the back pages of economic textbooks to front-page headlines. Once the domain of trade negotiators and industry insiders, tariffs have become part of a broader political conversation, influencing everything from stock markets to airfares.

Discover a World of Flavors: Radisson Hotels launches direct restaurant booking on its website

Exploring exceptional gastronomy, both locally and globally, is now just a click away. Radisson Hotel Group proudly launches a digital innovation that celebrates its culinary excellence: guests and local visitors can now search and book restaurants directly on RadissonHotels.com. With over 1,900 restaurants worldwide, from elegant rooftops to relaxed urban dining spots, this new functionality lets food lovers explore, reserve and enjoy in just a few clicks.