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You Can Now Rent Hotel Rooms by the Minute

4/25/2017

Source: Recharge

Though this technology is not yet available in the Midwest, Chicago is on the radar for a future market release.

by Nikki Eckstein

Renting rooms by the hour is not a new idea. Just ask any member of the world's oldest profession.

But by the minute? Well, that's relatively new. And getting to use a luxury hotel room for just enough time to do what you need to do and get on with your business—that's a treat that's only just now available, thanks to a new app called Recharge.

Read more at Bloomberg.

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6 Tips for Creating Coveted Guest Experiences

2/7/2017

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Oracle Hospitality Solutions breaks down what guests want from their overnight accommodations in a recent article on Hotel News Resource.

From apps and social media, to more overall control of their stay, travelers - business and leisure, are making their voices heard in 2017.

Read more at Hotel News Resource.

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How Your Hotel Stay Will Evolve in 2017

1/30/2017

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by Liz Weiss

An enviable location, superlative amenities and genuine hospitality have long been the hallmark traits of time-tested customer loyalty. Yet today, more and more guests are seeking cultural immersion and lifestyle-focused services, prompting leading hotels to raise the bar with forward-thinking amenities that reflect their local culture, character and environment. While some leading hotel brands are luring guests with customized, tech-savvy apps, others are reinventing the guest experience with flexible, multipurpose spaces, hyperlocal experiences and unique design accents. To help you stay in the know on the latest developments in the hospitality industry, U.S. News got the inside scoop from hotel executives and experts. Here are a few trends to watch.

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10 Hotel Trends That Will Shape Guest Experience in 2017

1/3/2017

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by Deanna Ting, Skift

When it comes to the hospitality industry, trends can be both ephemeral and everlasting. Some are just a flash in the pan; others have a staying power that last for decades. Last year’s trends were, in many ways, shaped heavily by consolidation and the drama that accompanies mega mergers and acquisitions, as well as the direct booking wars waged among hotels and their eternal frenemies, the online travel agencies.

Whatever ends up ultimately happening in 2017, we know it promises to be a year of great change.

Read more at Skift.

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