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AH&LA 2016 Lodging Survey reveals top 6 trends for 2017
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03 November 2016 (Edited )

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Travelmarket Report 3 November 2016

Survey of 8000 hotels by STR for AH&LA revealed these top 6 trends expected in 2017 in the hotel business:

  1. Ubiquitous in-room technology: fast wireless Internet, HDTV
  2. Expanded dining options: complimentary breakfast, multiple on-site restaurants
  3. Resort fees held in check - only 4% of hotels are charging resort fees in 2016, down from 7% in 2014
  4. Luxury and upper-upscale segments defined by services: valet parking, dry cleaning, entertainment
  5. Safety: 86% have lobby security cameras, up from 58% in 2012
  6. Convenience and comfort: mobile check-in, mobile apps for hotel services


A major factor behind these trends is the increasing share of numbers and spend of younger, digital-native guests.




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