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HSMAI Customer Insight: Inflation Remains a Factor in Travel Planning | Longwoods
Despite a significant decline in the rate of inflation in the U.S. the past couple of years, according to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 57% of them report that inflation is still impacting their decision to travel in the next six months. And the percentage of travelers who say that inflation will greatly impact their travel decisions in the next six months jumped from 24% in July to 30% in August, the highest level in 2024. Additional insights for HSMAI from Amir Eylon, Longwoods CEO.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travel Demand Stays Steady in the New Year | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 41% of them are likely to take an international trip in 2025. And 46% of those planning international travel say those trips will not reduce the number or shorten the length or spending on their domestic U.S. travel this year. Get insights for HSMAI from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Americans Planning More International Leisure Trips | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 39% of them are likely to take an international leisure trip in the next 12 months. And 34% of those planning international leisure travel say they will take more international trips this year, 50% plan to take about the same number of such trips, while only 16% are planning fewer international trips. Insights from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Strong Summer Travel Season Expected | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 92% have travel plans during the next six months. Thirty percent of travelers plan to spend more on summer travel this year compared to last summer, 56% plan to spend about the same as last year, while only 14% plan to spend less. Additional insights from Longwoods President &CEO Amir Eylon for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Millions of Travelers Planning Trips to See Eclipse | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 14% of them plan to travel at least 50 miles from home to view the solar eclipse on April 8th. Additional insights for HSMAI from Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelers Use of Chat GPT for Trip Planning Stalls | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, only 14% of them have used Chat GPT to plan a trip in the past six months. And only 31% of them report that it is likely they will use Chat GPT to plan their next trip, statistically unchanged from 32% in April of 2023. Insights for HSMAI from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Fall Travel Outlook Bullish | Longwoods International
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, they are planning more travel for every trip category this fall when compared to 2022. For example, 66% are planning to visit friends and family this fall, up from 56% a year ago, and 53% are planning fall road trips, up 10% from 2022. Insights from Longwoods President & CEO for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Inflation’s Impact on Travel Planning Eases | Longwoods International
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, the percentage that say inflation is greatly impacting their travel decisions in the next six months has dropped to 23%, down from a peak of 32% in March and the lowest level is 2023. See more insights from Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International for HSMAI.
HSMAI Insight: Travelers Using Artificial Intelligence for Trip Planning | Longwoods International
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 14% of them have already used Chat GPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot tool, for trip planning. In April, 32% of American travelers reported that they planned to use Chat GPT for trip planning in the next six months. Insights for HSMAI from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelers Use and Support Short Term Rentals | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 47% of them are likely to stay in a short-term rental (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) on their next trip. “The impact of short term rentals on the lodging sector is significant,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. More Insights from Amir Eylon for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelers Intend to Use Artificial Intelligence for Trip Planning | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 32% of them are likely to use Chat GPT as a tool for planning their next trip. Hear further insights for HSMAI from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Social Media Video Content Powers Travel Inspiration & Planning | Longwoods
The most popular source of travel video content is social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat, with 36% accessing travel videos on those platforms, up from 17% of travelers in 2021. Insights for HSMAI from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI’s Sales Advisory Board’s Tips for Driving Hotel Revenues in 2023
With costs rising and flow more difficult to achieve, sales teams must exceed revenue expectations for hotels and/or ownership to achieve acceptable profit levels. The HSMAI Sales Advisory Board got together to discuss how to meet those revenue expectations.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelers Planning Fewer Trips Because of Gas Prices | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 44% of them say they are reducing the number of trips they are taking because of record-high prices at the pump, up from 36% in May. Insights on the findings for HSMAI from President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Record-High Gas Prices Disrupt Travel Plans | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 41% of them say record-high prices at the pump will greatly impact their decisions to travel in the next six months, up from 32% in May.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelers’ COVID-19 Fears Continue to Recede | Longwoods
Longwoods International’s tracking study reveals many reasons for optimism in that COVID-19 fears among travelers continue to recede, even as travel sentiment is being impacted by higher gas prices in ways that may alter traveler behavior. Exclusive insights on the findings for HSMAI from Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Gas Price Worries Accelerate Among Travelers | Longwoods
Longwood International’s ongoing tracking study continues to indicate strong pent up demand and most key Travel Sentiment Indicators continuing their positive trends. However, the issue of rising gas prices is having a growing impact.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Rising Gas Prices Replacing COVID-19 as Travel Worry | Longwoods
About six in ten travelers indicate rising gas prices will impact their travel plans during the next six months. In fact, three in ten travelers say this will greatly impact their upcoming travel. Longwoods President & CEO Amir Eylon provides insight for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insights: The American Travel Planning Boom Continues | Longwoods
Longwwods International’s ongoing tracking study brings more encouraging news from key Travel Sentiment Indicators that points to strong Spring Break and Summer Travel seasons ahead.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Traveler Confidence Improving As The Delta Variant Recedes | Longwoods
As the reports grow of the delta variant’s decrease in cases, its impact on key Travel Sentiment Indicators is fading, taking them close to levels not seen since earlier in the summer, reports Longwoods International President & CEO Amir Eylon. Here are his insights into the findings prepared for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Traveler Confidence Improving As The Delta Variant Recedes | Longwoods
As the reports grow of the delta variant’s decrease in cases, its impact on key Travel Sentiment Indicators is fading, taking them close to levels not seen since earlier in the summer, reports Longwoods International President & CEO Amir Eylon. Here are his insights into the findings prepared for HSMAI.
Outlook for Fall and Holiday Travel is Mixed | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, despite initial hopes, leisure travel this fall and holiday period is not expected to rebound significantly. Get insights on the findings prepared by CEO Amir Eylon for HSMAI.
Fear of Delta Variant Impacting Some Travel Plans
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, a quarter are postponing travel because of the recent increased spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Insights from Amir Eylon, President and CEO.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Hotel occupancy insight for the U.S. Memorial Day holiday points to strong start for summer travel | Amadeus
Amadeus is seeing continued positive momentum in hospitality based on hotel occupancy for Memorial Day weekend.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Expect An Onslaught Of Travelers Soon | Fuel
According to their latest consumer research, Fuel says, “We’ve already seen a giant boom in some markets over the last 6 weeks of people booking hotel rooms. Some properties are seeing more than double the revenue booked online compared to 2019. The data in this survey shows that people are ready NOW to research, book, and travel in the very near future. ” Hear insights into the findings prepared for HSMAI by Melissa Kavanaugh, Fuel’s Director of Analytics.
HSMAI Customer Insight: American Travel Sentiment Reaches New Pandemic Milestones | Longwoods International
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 87% now have travel plans in the next six months, the highest level since early March 2020. Amir Eylon, President and CEO provides insights on the findings for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Acceleration of Air and Hotel Bookings | ADARA
Carolyn Corda, Chief Marketing Officer, ADARA, provides HSMAI insights on their latest traveler trend findings in this video, including improvement in business travel bookings.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Traveler Optimism Points to Future Industry Recovery | Longwoods International
“Travel planning continues to accelerate as improving pandemic and vaccine data is released,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. See his insights for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: With Vaccines Arriving, U.S. Trip Planning Surges | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 81% plan to travel in the next six months, an increase of 16 percentage points since mid-January and the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic last March. CEO Amir Ayton provides insights for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Will A Vaccine Bring Back Leisure Travel? | Fuel
Fuel provides HSMAI exclusive insights into the impact of a Covid vaccine on the intention to travel, finding that 60-70% of people said that some form of the vaccination being administered would improve the likelihood of booking a vacation in the next 6 months.
HSMAI Customer Insight: First 2021 Travel for Many Will Be to Family, Friends | Longwoods
According to the most recent Longwoods International, about 40% of American travelers do not plan to hit the road before there is vaccine distribution.
HSMAI Customer Insight: First 2021 Travel for Many Will Be to Family, Friends | Longwoods
According to the most recent Longwoods International, about 40% of American travelers do not plan to hit the road before there is vaccine distribution.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Rising COVID-19 Numbers Put Pressure on Holiday Travel Plans | Longwoods
According to the most recent Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 15% of them have canceled their holiday travel plans in the last two weeks as the coronavirus surges nationwide. Another 10% shifted their holiday trips from a fly trip to a driving one.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Top U.S. Thanksgiving destinations by hotel occupancy | Amadeus
Based on hotel bookings for the week of November 22-28, Amadeus sees potential improvement in Thanksgiving holiday forward-looking occupancy compared to Labor Day.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Leisure demand for year-end holidays continues to strengthen | ADARA
Carolyn Corda, Chief Marketing Officer, ADARA, provides HSMAI insights on their latest traveler trend findings in this video.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelling By Car Still Deemed Safest By Far | MMGY
MMGY Global’s latest travel safety barometer provides the latest insights into how to navigate the next normal as it unfolds.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Hotel Demand Steadily Improving for Business and Leisure | ADARA
Carolyn Corda, Chief Marketing Officer, ADARA, provides HSMAI insights on their latest traveler trend findings in this video.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Confidence In Travel Fueled By Affluent | MMGY
As marketers, we have to process vast amounts of data and sometimes dig deep into the data at a granular level to reveal insights and patterns that are actionable.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Home for the Holidays? | Longwoods
Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into their latest traveler sentiment survey findings that half of American travelers are currently planning to stay home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Eve.
HSMAI Customer Insight: More People Are Travelling Than You Think | Fuel
In this video report, Melissa A. Kavanagh, Director of Analytics, Fuel, provides HSMAI exclusive insights on how confidence in travel has continued to rebound since their last survey, and is nearly at the level seen in June.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Turning Traveler Comfort Into Confidence | MMGY
As we enter into what MMGY Global has identified as the new Stretch Season, now is not the time to sit back and wait to see what’s coming next; it’s time to nurture that growing level of comfort and amplify messages around health and safety initiatives, and yes – even hotel travel deals.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Planning for Labor Day | Amadeus
Insights for HSMAI on comparing Memorial Day and July 4th booking trends as you plan for Labor Day, the last holiday of the summer season.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Nearby Beach and Country Locations Popular | SiteMinder
In this video, SiteMinder’s Founder Mike Ford provides HSMAI insight into how travelers are choosing nearby beach and country locations for travel.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Patchwork of Pandemic Responses Confusing Travelers | Longwoods
President & CEO of Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into his firm’s latest traveler sentiment survey findings, “The price for not having a standard response to COVID-19 across the country…
HSMAI Customer Insight: The Value of the Travel Agent | MMGY
MMGY shares insights with HSMAI from their recent travel agent survey.
HSMAI Customer Insight: The Tides Have Turned Again | Fuel
Melissa A. Kavanagh, Director of Analytics, Fuel, provides HSMAI exclusive insights on how travel sentiment has definitely seen a shift, and on the preference of mask ordinances in the respondents’ travel destination.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Rising Coronavirus Cases Reverse U.S. Traveler Confidence | Longwoods
Amir Eylon, President & CEO of Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into his firm’s latest traveler sentiment survey findings, including that three-fourths are changing their travel plans because of the coronavirus pandemic, the highest level since mid-May.
Leisure Sales in a Post-COVID Marketplace
Tips on how your hotel can remain engaged with travel management companies (TMCs), so you are top of mind once travelers are ready to make their next journey.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Demand Growth Pace Slows | SiteMnder
In this video, SiteMinder Founder Mike Ford, provides HSMAI insight into the variation in demand trends in different global destinations.
HSMAI Customer Insight: American Optimism about Travel and Visitors Stalls | Longwoods
President & CEO of Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into his firm’s latest traveler sentiment survey findings that show a leveling off of travel intentions.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Beach Destination Cities Lead Recovery | SiteMinder
In this video, SiteMinder Founder Mike Ford, provides HSMAI insight into international travel trends with a spotlight on significant increases in travel to select cities.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Americans More Confident About Traveling, Visitors | Longwoods
President & CEO of Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into his firm’s latest traveler sentiment survey findings, “Americans are clearly more ready to travel than they have been in months,” said Amir Eylon.
HSMAI Customer Insight: The New Guest Wants To Travel Soon | SiteMinder
In this video, SiteMinder’s James Bishop, Senior Director, Global Demand Partnerships, provides HSMAI insight into the new travelers, where they are coming from and where they are going.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Guests’ Safety Will Dictate New Tech Needs | Fuel
Melissa A. Kavanagh, Director of Analytics, Fuel, provides HSMAI exclusive insights breaking down this data with new focus on a gender breakdown, and a comparison of how Millennials think vs. the group as a whole.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Lights Coming Back On In Travel | SiteMinder
In this video, SiteMinder’s James Bishop, Senior Director, Global Demand Partnerships, provides HSMAI insight into where booking is rising the fastest, with several European countries leading the way.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Global Booking Trends Upward | SiteMinder
In this video, SiteMinder’s James Bishop, Senior Director, Global Demand Partnerships, provides HSMAI insight into continued global booking momentum.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Americans Plan First Trip Since Pandemic in Next Six Weeks | Longwoods
President & CEO of Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into his firm’s latest traveler sentiment survey findings, including that almost half (48%) of American travelers are planning their first trip since the pandemic struck the U.S. between now and the July 4th holiday weekend.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Booking Momentum Accelerates | SiteMinder
In this video, SiteMinder’s James Bishop, Senior Director, Global Demand Partnerships, provides HSMAI insight into continued booking momentum.
HSMAI Customer Insight: Americans Divided on Traveling, Reopening | Longwoods International
President & CEO of Longwoods International, provides HSMAI insight into his firm’s latest traveler sentiment survey findings, including a new line of questioning.
HSMAI Insights: Boston Market Forecast | Phocuswright
By teaming up with the data science team at LodgIQ, Phocuswright is evaluating a broad swath of hotel-related and other data across a variety of key metropolitan areas. In this video, Phocuswright Managing Director Pete Comeau provides exclusive insights into the latest report on the Boston market for HSMAI.
HSMAI Customer Insights: Hope is on the Horizon | Fuel Customer Sentiment
Melissa A. Kavanagh, Director of Analytics, Fuel, provides HSMAI exclusive insights breaking down this data by age group, household income, and location (hot spots).
HSMAI Customer Insight: Travelers’ optimism slowly rising in new MMGY survey
MMGY Global provides HSMAI members exclusive insight into the results of their latest research in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Intention Pulse Survey (TIPS), in this InfoGraphic.
HSMAI Insight: Phocuswright London Market Forecast
By teaming up with the data science team at LodgIQ, Phocuswright is evaluating a broad swath of hotel-related and other data across a variety of key metropolitan areas. In this video, Phocuswright Managing Director Pete Comeau provides exclusive insights into the latest report on the London market for HSMAI.
What’s Keeping CSOs Up at Night Heading in to 2020?
At HSMAI’s Chief Sales Officer Executive Roundtable, held in conjunction with HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum in Frisco, Texas, on Nov. 5–6, CSOs from hospitality brands, management companies, and owner groups engaged in a high-level conversation that included identifying some of the trends that have most surprised them this year. Here are four things they said are keeping them up at night.
Curate Update: How Are Our Attendees Feeling About the Economy?
A recession is coming but hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professionals aren’t necessarily preparing for it. Its impact will be closer to the post-9/11 economic aftershock than the Great Recession. And one response will be to more actively pursue group business. Those are some of the findings from live polling conducted at HSMAI’s Fall Curate 2019 event.
How travel industry trends are fragmenting the customer journey
Gone are the days of a simple process with minimal touchpoints: flicking through brochures; speaking to a travel agent; deciding where to book.
Expedia study reveals key trends in ‘booming’ bleisure travel sector
New research conducted by Expedia Group Media Solutions has found 60% of corporate travellers globally extend their trips to add some leisure activities.
Are more or fewer tourists coming to the U.S.? Depends which federal agency you ask
Depending on which agency is counting, the number of foreign arrivals has either been rising – according to CBP – or falling during the last two years – according to…
Top 25 Markets Continue to Attract Guests and Developers
Of the 168 markets that STR tracks around the United States, 25 are delineated as the “Top 25 Markets.” They are not necessarily the largest markets, but those that, as a group, give the best indication of performance in the larger metros around the country.