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HSMAI Sales Leader Forum Insight: Working with Owners
Allison Handy, EVP Commercial, Aimbridge Hospitality, delivered this Strategic Issues session during the 2024 HSMAI Sales Leader Forum in Washington DC.
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HSMAI Sales Leader Forum Insight: The Impact of Incentive Plan Structures on Employee Performance
Scott Dahl, Board Member, Room Price Genie, and HSMAI’s 2024 Revenue Optimization Professional Of The Year (Corporate), gave this Lightning Round presentation during the 2024 HSMAI Sales Leader Forum:
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HSMAI Sales Leader Forum Insight: The Anatomy of a Bankrupt Revenue Team
Tim Wiersma, Principal, Revenue Generation, and Sandy Russell, President, Commercial Solutions For You, did a Lightning Round session at the 2024 HSMAI Sales Leader Forum in Washington, DC.
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HSMAI Sales Leader Forum Insight: Empowered With Data
HSMAI Customer Insight: 2024 Presidential Election Results Positive for Travel Planning | Longwoods
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 21% of them report they will travel more in the U.S. in the coming year, and 7% will travel more internationally, because of the results of the 2024 presidential election. In contrast, only 8% said they will travel less domestically, and 3% will travel less internationally during the next 12 months. “The boost in the intent to travel may well be a result of optimism about the U.S. economy as a result of the 2024 presidential election,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. Exclusive insight for HSMAI from 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.
“The expected boost in international travel by Americans is impressive, given lingering concerns about inflation and the financial health of the U.S. consumer,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. “And it is further evidence that American travelers see COVID-19 fading away in their rear-view mirror.” Additional insights from Eylon for HSMAI:
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.
“With significant summer travel planning underway, early indications look positive for this travel season,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. “However, inflation remains a concern for some, with a quarter of travelers indicating inflation will greatly impact their travel decisions in the next six months.” Additional insights from Eylon for HSMAI:
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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. “For those destinations which will experience a total solar eclipse, they should expect a significant boost in visitation around the eclipse,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International.
The outlook for travel in 2024 remains strong, with 93% of travelers planning trips during the next six months, the highest level in a year. On their next trips, 64% plan to travel by car to a U.S. destination, while 25% plan to travel by air in the U.S. For 7% of travelers, their next trip is to a foreign destination. 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.
“While artificial intelligence likely will produce significant changes across the travel industry as it evolves and is deployed, its use as a travel planning tool by consumers thus far remains relatively modest,” said Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International. “It likely will be years before we understand the full impact of AI on all aspects of the visitor economy.”
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