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January, 2021
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15 January
U.S. Airlines Carried 12% More Cargo in November 2020
U.S. airlines carried 12% more cargo by weight in November 2020 (preliminary) than in November 2019. The rise was fueled by gains of 13% in domestic cargo and 10% in international cargo, according to data filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) by 14 of the leading U.S. cargo …
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14 January
HVS 2020 U.S. Hotel Franchise Fee Guide – By Kasia M. Russell and Bomie Kim
The HVS U.S. Hotel Franchise Fee Guide provides a comparative review of hotel franchises based on their applicable franchise fees. Hotels are complicated investments. Selecting an appropriate franchise affiliation for a property entails exhaustive research and investigation by an investor.
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14 January
2021 Restaurant Trends Reflect Innovation and Survival
Last year was full of change and the search for comfort, according to the 2021 Restaurant Trends Report released today by the National Restaurant Association. The list reflects the pivots restaurants had to make early in the pandemic to survive and the innovation that has opened up needed new revenue …
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14 January
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Show Seasonal Trend in December
Monthly Sales Declined 11% While Passenger Trips Showed Smaller Decrease Compared to 2019
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14 January
U.S. Weekly Hotel Occupancy Fell Back Below the 40% Mark for Week Ending January 9th
U.S. hotel occupancy fell 28.3% to 37% during the week of 3-9 January 2021. ADR decreased by 27.1% to $87.97 and RevPAR dropped 47.7% to $32.59 for the week.
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13 January
RoomKeyPMS Releases Mobile Check-Out
RoomKeyPMS announces the release of enhancements to its mobile guest experience with the incorporation of mobile check-out.
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13 January
U.S. Airlines November 2020 Passengers Decreased 61% from November 2019
U.S. airlines carried 61% fewer scheduled service passengers in November 2020 than in November 2019 (preliminary), according to data filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) by 21 airlines that carry more than 90% of the passengers. The 61% decline from November 2019 was the smallest year-to-year decrease since …
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12 January
For December Melbourne’s Hotel Industry Reported Its Highest Performance Levels Since Early in the Pandemic
Melbourne hotel occupancy fell 48.3% to 40.9% in December, according to preliminary monthly data from STR. ADR decreased by 19.4% to 149.90 Australian dollars ($115.42) and RevPAR dropped 58.3% to AU$61.35 ($47.24).
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12 January
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Offer Roadmap for Healthful Eating
The latest edition recommends consumers reduce intake of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, and embrace customization and culture.
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12 January
London December Hotel Occupancy Fell 70.3% To 24%
In December, London hotels reported occupancy fell 70.3% to 24%, according to preliminary monthly data from STR. ADR decreased 46.2% to £85.58 ($115.66) and RevPAR dropped 84% to £20.57 ($27.80).
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11 January
Global Airline Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020.
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11 January
10 Essential Features of a Good Hotel Booking System
Online bookings make up almost 63% of the travel and tourism segment’s revenue annually. A good hotel booking system will let you efficiently manage online reservations. Automating reservation processes with a reliable hotel booking system reduces the risk of manual errors and losses in business.
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8 January
U.S. December Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 6.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 140,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.7 percent. The decline in payroll employment reflects the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and efforts to contain the pandemic.
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8 January
Demystifying Payments – Webinar by Cloudbeds
Join us as we talk to hoteliers and experts about simplifying payments and discuss the trends you need to look out for in 2021. Make sure you're providing a frictionless payment experience for both your staff and your guests. 2020 has shaken up the way we do everything and payments …
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