Airbnb’s Hotel Push & Las Vegas’ Convention Comeback: How Travel is Adapting in 2025
Airbnb shifts to a single service fee, simplifying guest pricing while challenging hosts to adapt. Meanwhile, Las Vegas leans on conventions and trade shows to offset slowing leisure tourism. Explore strategies shaping today’s hospitality landscape. Listen on Spotify Airbnb’s Strategic Shift and Las Vegas’ Convention-Focused Resilience We’re diving into some of the latest developments shaping […]
We See Luxury Travel Transforming Jamaica and the U.S.
Jamaica’s luxury tourism soars with Moon Palace, The Grand, a $700M resort featuring 1,200 rooms, overwater bungalows, and the island’s largest spa. Meanwhile, TBO acquires Classic Vacations for $125M, enhancing luxury travel distribution and tech-driven advisor support globally. https://youtu.be/Lrajpld8sbM Listen on Spotify Jamaica’s Luxury Tourism Boom and the Future of Corporate Travel We’re seeing exciting […]
The Future of Travel Booking: Loyalty, AI, and Partnerships
We explore Oman’s $7M government-backed investment in UnderTheDoormat, creating a structured, professional STR ecosystem. Meanwhile, U.S. OTAs like Expedia and Booking.com pivot to loyalty, B2B partnerships, and AI tools to stay competitive in a mature, tech-driven travel market. https://youtu.be/FiHyXD6RWP4 Listen on Spotify We’re diving into two major developments shaping the short-term rental and online travel […]
Travel Platforms Evolve: What Booking.com and Airbnb Ads Reveal for Property
We explore how online travel platforms are reshaping guest experiences. Booking.com taps nostalgia and multi-generational travel, while Airbnb emphasizes curated local experiences. Property managers can leverage these trends to create memorable, personalized stays. Listen on Spotify We’re exploring how major online travel platforms are reshaping engagement, guest experiences, and the broader hospitality landscape. These trends […]
Weighing Hospitality Trends: U.S. Hotel Performance and Northstar Acquisition
U.S. hotels saw modest July 2025 declines in RevPAR and occupancy, while luxury segments remain strong. McKibbon Equities and brand expansions signal ongoing growth. JTB’s acquisition of Northstar Travel Group boosts travel media and market intelligence globally. Listen on Spotify We break down U.S. hotel performance in July 2025 and explore a major move in […]
How Ryan Luke Built a £100K/Property Mid-Term Rental Business (Without Airbnb Tourists)
Link Facebook Linkedin Instagram In this Boostly Bootcamp session, Mark Simpson is joined by Ryan Luke to unpack one of the hottest strategies in short-term rentals right now: medium-term stays of 30 days or more. With Airbnb reporting that one in every five bookings is now over 30 days, hosts who adapt will win big. […]
Weaving Data, Travel, and Social: Hotels, Penn Station, and TikTok Bookings
We explore how HotelAVE is transforming hotel management with data-driven insights, unlocking hidden revenue opportunities, while New York’s Penn Station renovation and peak Labor Day travel highlight the importance of infrastructure and operational efficiency in hospitality and travel. Listen on Spotify We spotlight innovative approaches in hotel asset management alongside major developments in transportation that […]
Frontier, Spirit, and OTAs: Airline Rivalries and the Rise of Direct Hotel Bookings
We’re tracking airline expansions and hotel distribution shifts! Frontier adds 20 routes to capture market share, Ryanair partners with OTAs for seamless bookings, and European hotels boost direct bookings as OTA reliance declines—key trends shaping travel in 2025. Listen on Spotify We highlight major moves in airline network expansion and hotel distribution strategies that signal […]
U.S. Hotel Market Sees Growth While AI Travel Startups Gain Momentum
We’re tracking U.S. hotel transactions and premium travel innovation! $9.7B in H1 2025 deals, Phoenix leading the market, and startups like Holiwise raising €1.5M to combine AI and concierge services—reshaping high-end travel for the modern guest. Listen on Spotify We dive into the latest movements in the hotel industry and explore how technology is shaping […]
Hotel Industry Moves Forward: Executive Appointments and AI Data Challenges
We cover Hotel Equities’ executive appointments and major hospitality developments, alongside the travel industry’s AI data challenges. From new openings to AI standardization, discover the trends shaping operations, marketing, and innovation in travel today. Listen on Spotify We explore the latest developments in hotel leadership, major property investments, and the emerging challenges AI presents to […]
Shaping the Future of Travel: Insights from Skift Global Forum and Webjet’s Expansion
We explore the Skift Global Forum’s unique approach to travel industry engagement and Webjet’s strategic acquisition of Locomote. From immersive networking to tech-driven corporate travel solutions, discover the trends shaping hospitality and business travel today. Listen on Spotify We take a closer look at two major developments shaping the travel and hospitality industry: the Skift […]
From First Click to Final Clean: The New Guest Experience in 2025
Link Facebook Linkedin Instagram Youtube In this special Boostly Spotlight episode, Mark Simpson is joined by Christina Vascil, Director of Partnerships at Turno, the cleaning automation platform built for hosts. Together they dive into what the guest journey really looks like in 2025—from the very first click to the final clean—and how you can impress […]