Hospitality Resources & Insights
From AI-driven operations to the rise of bleisure travel, sustainability mandates to the eatertainment boom, the landscape is shifting faster than most properties can keep pace with. This is where we break it all down.
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The "Bleisure" Boom: Why U.S. Hotels are Redesigning for the Hybrid Worker
The Monday–Wednesday corporate guest is checking out. In their place: the bleisure traveler mixing board meetings with beach time and expecting hotels to support both without friction. Nearly 90% of business travelers now blend leisure into their trips, and the properties winning their loyalty aren't just comfortable. They're functional, connected, and staffed by people who understand the difference.
The State of the Industry: 2024–2025 by the Numbers
The U.S. hospitality industry is approaching $250 billion, but behind the growth numbers lies a hiring crisis defined by turnover, ghosting, and a shrinking pool of leaders who can balance high-touch service with tech-driven operations. The candidates who can are rarely looking. Here's what the data says, and why the future of hospitality hiring depends on discretion.