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Despite the appeal of the soft brand model, independent and boutique hotels will always be key players in the market.

Today’s hotel distribution landscape is a complex one –– but artificial intelligence is expected to help solve the issues plaguing the current system. While the technology is still maturing, it’s not as far off as some might think.

Where is luxury going next? In a nutshell, everywhere. Today, luxury travelers can be found anywhere from second-tier cities to remote destinations in developing countries. And as travelers increasingly flock to novel places, expect hospitality companies to bookmark them as well.

American Airlines’ new commuter shuttle connecting New York LaGuardia and Chicago O’Hare airports aims to give business travelers an experience that's more efficient than ever.

Look at up-and-coming luxury destinations around the world Take a deep dive into Chinese luxury travelers Focus on the role residential plays in luxury hospitality development Learn insights from industry…

The hotel industry is slowly making headway updating its "tech stack" software. While this type of technology has long been focused on helping properties boost revenue, today’s solutions offer a range of cross-functional applications and benefits that can “connect the dots” between a wide variety of business goals.

Airbnb lets today’s travelers book spacious accommodations easily and affordably. Hotels trying to compete by making a few “millennial-friendly” tweaks aren’t going to cut it. With Suiteness, hotels can simplify the way they sell their multi-room inventory and stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Las Vegas is becoming a world leader in autonomous systems, drone tech, esports, and other emerging industries. Those clusters of local expertise offer a growing value proposition for conference organizers who want to tap into the future of innovation.

Examine how Downtown Las Vegas is emerging as the city’s hub of creative, cultural, and social innovation Learn how meeting planners and local suppliers can leverage local advanced industry expertise…

American Airlines is tapping into secondary European markets with new routes to destinations that are growing increasingly popular with travelers, such as Iceland, Budapest, and Prague.

There’s still a lot of room for improvement when it comes to how hotels can tell their story through content and distribution. Here, Dee Thomas of DerbySoft talks about the current state of content in the hospitality industry.

This recent SkiftX webinar explores how hotels are able to personalize the end-to-end guest experience with new technology that better understands and delivers on individual customer preferences. Register to access a recording of the webinar.