The Ancillary Revenue Playbook: What Hotels Can Steal From Airlines (And What They Can’t)
IdeaWorksCompany’s 2026 Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue landed with a number that should have every hotel commercial director sitting up straight:…
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Zero Click, Zero Booking: How AI Overviews Are Starving Hotels and Wellness Brands Alike
Ask an AI search engine for the best boutique hotel for a wellness weekend in the Cotswolds, or the best…
What CAMO’s $4 Million Room Service Round Really Signals for Hotel Brand Partnerships
This week, CAMO Hospitality closed a $4 million seed round to expand its hotel-branded room service platform beyond the 60-plus…
What the Tripadvisor-Viator-Airbnb Deal Really Signals for Hotel Commercial Strategy
On 11 August 2026, Tripadvisor Group and Airbnb announced that a selection of Viator’s tours, activities and attraction tickets –…
Beyond the Lobby: 15 Trends Defining the $40-Billion Golden Era of Branded Residences
Imagine a lifestyle where the impeccable service of a five-star hotel doesn’t end at the check-out desk, but begins at…
How Europe’s Luxury Hotels Manage Wellness and Lifestyle Brand Partnerships
Ask a commercial director at a European luxury hotel where their next point of margin growth is coming from, and…