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Employees No Longer Care About Promotions
Not long ago, success in corporate America was measured by titles, promotions and raises. After two years of remote and hybrid work schedules, most employees are no longer interested in measuring their success this way. What has taken their place? According to a recent study conducted by Ivanti among over 4,500 office workers across several…
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Multigenerational Households on the Rise
According to a recent study conducted by Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational households quadrupled from 1971 to 2021, while the share of the population in such an arrangement more than doubled to 18%. And this trend is yet to peak. There are four main factors contributing to this phenomenon. Financial.…
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Marketing Budgets Are Allocating Less For Television
Not surprisingly, television ad spending dropped significantly in 2020 (-12.5%), but then increased in 2021 (+6.3%). However, a new study by Insider Intelligence reveals that television ad spending reached its peak before the pandemic and is not expected to ever reach that level again. Ad spend for television in 2022 is expected to fall below…
Read MoreAHLA Outlines New Five-Year Strategic Plan for Recovery
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has developed a new, five-year strategic plan to support the industry through its next phase of recovery. Check out the highlights here:
Read MoreCBRE Boosts Hotel Forecast Again
Due to stronger-than-expected fourth quarter performance, CBRE Hotels Research has again updated its 2022 U.S. lodging forecast. Now occupancy, revenue per available room and average daily rate are all on track to either match or exceed 2019 levels as early as this year. Factors such as inflation, high gas prices and low supply growth could…
Read MoreSpring Break Travel in 2022 is Yet to Peak
As the hospitality and travel industry continues to recover, and as group and business sectors continue to lag behind, predicting peak leisure travel demand patterns is more critical than ever. Spring break is a promising time for the industry, as there are 51 million kindergarten to 12th grade public school students across the U.S. that…
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Sesame Workshop Launches Educational Play Center
Sesame Workshop is known for fostering learning, the organization has launched the first of five location-based Educational Play Centers, starting in Gyeongii Province, South Korea. Through a partnership with Seoul-based AVECS Creative Group, “Sesame Play & Learn” will be the first Educational Play Center (EPC) to open, with four more to follow over the next…
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Voice of the Visitor: Annual Outlook on the Attractions Industry 2022
PGAV Destinations, in partnership with H2R Market Research, has published the 2022 Voice of the Visitor report. Now in its seventh year, Voice of the Visitor is the only research study that analyzes attraction guests’ travel trends and forecasts future intentions. This study is the most comprehensive U.S. report on guests’ collective opinions, attitudes and expectations—directly generated from guest…
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Universal Orlando Opens Quiet Room for Autistic Guests
Universal Studios recently announced its first-ever quiet rooms for those who could use a break from the bustling theme parks. Targeted towards guests with cognitive disabilities, the room is located near the front of the park and will be open when the park is. The room contains rubber floor tiles, an activity wall panel and…
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PGAV Destinations’ Voice of the Visitor Data: Neurodiversity & Attractions
PGAV Destinations recently released Voice of the Visitor 2022 in its entirety, conducted annually in partnership with H2R Market Research. The report revealed not only does the attraction industry need to take strides to rectify systemic racism, but to also provide for those better with cognitive disabilities. The report uses the term neurodivergence, a concept…
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