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Travel Talk: How the ROI of Hotel Business Is Shifting

Apr 01, 2023
Hotels and Resorts  Technology  Travel Agents  
Travel Talk: How the ROI of Hotel Business Is Shifting
The hotel sector is evolving following the pandemic.
Credit: 2023 DragonImages/stock.adobe.com

This episode of Travel Talk delves into the hotel segment and where money is being spent. Jeffrey Weinstein, editor-in-chief of the recently launched Hotel Investment Today, speaks with PhocusWire editor-in-chief Mitra Sorrells and Northstar Travel Group executive vice president of marketing Mary Pat Sullivan about how the hospitality sector has rebounded from the recession and what’s on the horizon.

The discussion includes some of the latest hotel tech developments and innovations, from enhancing their apps to encourage greater loyalty and “stickiness” to monetization tactics beyond room revenue. Northstar Travel Group's thought leaders also look at strategies around managing staffing challenges and improving profitability.

Watch the video above to learn the latest developments in the hotel business.

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