Convergence in the short-term accommodation sector A key trend emerging from the discussions and presentations at this year’s International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), in Berlin earlier this year, is the ongoing convergence occurring in ... Read More
Key highlights s from this year’s IHIF The mood at this year's International Hotel Investment Conference (IHIF), held in Berlin in March, can be described as one of 'cautious optimism'. Although the economy seems to ... Read More
IHIF 2018 - It's the customer, not the technology! Applications of technology to the hotel industry - including artificial intelligence (AI), voice commands and chat bots - are being widely discussed and debated. In an exclusive interview ... Read More
Tech takes centre stage at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) As in other sectors of the economy, technology has permeated all aspects of the hotel trade and has become a crucial determinant of competitiveness in the industry. Indeed, ... Read More
IHIF: How will hotels look in 20 years? The 20th anniversary of IHIF (International Hotel Investment Forum), held in Berlin on 6-8 March, was an occasion to look forward into the future to see what the ... Read More
Key findings from IHIF 2017 The 20th annual IHIF, Europe's foremost hotel industry conference, was held in Berlin 6-8 March. Here, we take a look at some key findings from the conference, including: ... Read More
Hoteliers to see the light at IHIF 2017 Hoteliers are constantly searching for ways to differentiate their offerings and especially to appeal to the new generation of millennial guests, as well as to millennial-minded travellers of ... Read More
4 key takeaways from International Hotel Investment Forum 2016 Analyst Macy Marvel recently attended the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, where current trends in hotel distribution were discussed and debated by key industry players, representing ... Read More
Hotels and the sharing economy converge The impact of the ‘sharing economy’ on the hotel sector has been a hot topic over the past couple of years and was thoroughly debated at the recent ... Read More
Threats, Challenges and Disruption to top IHIF 2016 programme This year's IHIF (International Hotel Investment Forum), to be held on 7-9 March in Berlin, will highlight the challenges facing the hotel industry in the coming months and ... Read More
Conley defends Airbnb Airbnb has experienced surging growth since it was launched in 2008, but it was not until the last couple of years that the world's leading apartment rental platform ... Read More
Measuring emotional reactions could be an effective tool for hospitality With the proliferation of brands and the drive towards mass customisation, it is perhaps time to consider a totally new approach to gauging customers' needs and wants in ... Read More
