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Redefining Wanderlust: The Shift in Travel From a ‘Want’ to a ‘Need’

COVID significantly impacted travel demand shifting it closer to a “need” than a “want.” This change reflects a deeper societal shift where experiences and exploration have become integral to personal fulfillment and well-being. Is this shift a temporary reaction or a long-term trend? How will it shape the future of travel and tourism? Insights from the HSMAI Global Distribution Advisory Board.

2023 Global Distribution Issues

The HSMAI Global Distribution Advisory Board held its first meeting of 2023 recently and discussed key focus areas for 2023.

Payments – Strategic Focus or Necessary Evil?

Payments are often overlooked in strategy conversations and not much research exists on payment best practices within the hospitality industry. The HSMAI Global Distribution Advisory Board recently discussed the trends in payments across the globe.

Content and Rate Parity Best Practices from Global Distribution Executives

In the first ever HSMAI global distribution executive roundtable, leaders in the field gathered to share best practices and challenges. It was clear from the start that the group had a lot to talk about around content and rate parity and leakage – the biggest challenges everyone faced. Here are best practices that came out of the discussion.

Is There Such a Thing as Distribution for Groups?

When we think of distribution, we typically think about corporate distribution and leisure distribution, but we rarely really think about group distribution. Why is that? Why is there still no widespread group distribution? Insights from the HSMAI Global Distribution Advisory Board.

Managing the Complexities of Third-Party Content

Now more than ever before, consumers are driving the content they want — and don’t want — to see. How do we as hoteliers control the content chaos? The HSMAI Global Distribution Advisory Board recently discussed how they are managing content at their companies.

What Is the Future of Electronic Distribution?

As technology evolves and many people shift to making more purchases online, especially since the start of the pandemic, many questions arise around the future of electronic distribution. These questions and more were discussed during a recent HSMAI Global Distribution Advisory Board meeting.

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