Articles tagged “SkiftX Showcase: Hospitality”

In today’s lodging industry, any operating function that takes attention away from optimizing the customer experience can become a competitive disadvantage. A new report highlights why lodging tax compliance should be a top priority.

Africa’s tourism outlook is improving as air access and traveler interest continue to expand. For investors and global travel brands, the question is no longer whether the sector can deploy capital effectively, but whether delay itself now carries the greater risk.

Rather than chasing attention with traditional ads, Ibis is doubling down on entertainment. “The Go Getters” shows how social-first, episodic storytelling can help hospitality brands build relevance and brand affinity with younger travelers.

Travel today is both precious and precarious. Guests are investing more emotionally and financially in each trip, and even minor disruptions can derail experiences they see as once-in-a-lifetime. While flexibility…

Offices are no longer simply places where work happens — they’re lifestyle hubs. As companies struggle to bring employees back in person, HQ By Rove is demonstrating the power of hospitality-driven commercial workspaces where people actually want to spend their time.

Wellness has shifted from a desirable add-on to an essential value driver for the hospitality sector. Peloton’s new report reveals how high-impact wellness design, programming, and technology are now shaping guest decision-making and outlines what hospitality executives must do to stay ahead.

Group travel is entering a new golden age, fueled by travelers’ desire for connection, comfort, and flexibility. Evermore Orlando is redefining what it means to stay together, blending the best of vacation homes and luxury hotels through a philosophy of “residential hospitality” that caters to every generation.

Across Africa, luxury travel is evolving beyond gated resorts and safari lodges toward experiences rooted in culture, creativity, and community. With rising investment, expanding airlift, and a young generation seeking purpose-driven experiences, the continent is redefining what modern luxury means.

The hotel stay now sits at the center of a wider ecosystem. As hospitality expands into wellness, residences, mobility, and retail, the strongest brands will create connected worlds that run on loyalty and emotional relevance, rather than relying solely on room revenue.

Experiential retail is becoming a powerful, yet overlooked driver of tourism. Retail spaces that combine food, music, art, and local culture are becoming vital touchpoints in the modern travel journey.