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The evidence is clear: the hospitality industry is a key driver of the United States’ economy. According to a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the hospitality industry contributes nearly $600 billion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, accounts for 1 in 25 U.S. jobs, and is responsible for approximately $97 billion in annual wages and salary income.

Despite considerable investments in reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) platforms, 75% of employees steer clear of analytics tools in their daily workflows. The culprit? Most business users prefer direct insights over the tedious process of mastering new analytics tools. Traditional BI tools, while potent, demand a steep learning curve and significant time to yield actionable insights. Additionally, the data preparation process is an intricate task that necessitates specialized skills.

As COP29 approaches this November, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Director of UN Tourism and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss the inaugural UN Climate Change COP29 Thematic Day on Tourism.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year provide huge opportunities to connect with your database, guests and followers. For hoteliers seeking to tap into the seasonal spirit of family getaways and gifts, email deliverability should be at the heart of their marketing strategy.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Nguyen Thao Van from VinUniversity, Vietnam, as the winner of the inaugural Investors’ Nest at its 24th WTTC Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia.

The most successful hoteliers are those who constantly seek to enhance guest experiences and improve operational efficiency. There are plenty of solutions that speak to this, one of which is the hotel kiosk.

BeCause, the Danish start-up revolutionizing how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is partnering with the Global Destination Sustainability – Movement (GDS-Movement) to help tourism and event organizations, including Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs), Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), gain unprecedented insight into their region’s sustainable accommodations and offerings.

Maestro PMS, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises All-In-One property-management system, continues to provide independent hoteliers with the most effective all-in-one PMS and hundreds of industry-leading technology integrations. Evidence of this can be seen next week at The Hospitality Show, to be held October 28 to 30 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. There, Maestro PMS and Silverware POS will showcase a an industry only integration that unifies the guest booking experience and stay journey across all operations.

In today’s digital age, providing a tech-forward experience is no longer a luxury for hotels—it’s a necessity. As guest expectations evolve and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies become more prevalent, hoteliers are increasingly under pressure to offer guests the futuristic experience they expect or else risk losing them to a more tech-savvy competitor.

A new report published today highlights 40 mechanisms that could enable policymakers, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and others to better distribute tourism’s benefits across local communities.