Destination and Tourism, Industry Outlook

Travel and the psychology behind spontaneity

October 14, 2022

Travel and the  psychology behind
Spontaneity is highly associated with overall well-being.Spontaneous people are dependable, agreeable and more open to experience.Generally, people who plan less for their holidays have overall better well-being.People who are more spontaneous
report enjoying their holidays more,and this has a substantial positive effect on well-being.

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BRE Hotels & Resorts is Blackstone’s U.S. hospitality portfolio company focused on luxury, upper-upscale, extended-stay and select-service hotels. We deliver industry-leading returns by driving excellence at every property within our diverse portfolio. The company provides best-in-class revenue management, financial planning and analysis, capital expenditure planning and oversight, transactions support, and other professional services. BRE Hotels & Resorts' core values guide our decisions and actions.

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BIG DATA FOR BETTER TOURISM POLICY,MANAGEMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY FROM COVID-19

whitePaper | December 22, 2021

Tourism suffered the greatest crisis on record in 2020. International arrivals plunged by 73% as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted nearly all governments around the world to introduce a range of measures to restrict travel, including border closures to tourists.

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Opening the door to a world of opportunities 5G in travel

whitePaper | September 28, 2022

5G allows IoT devices to communicate and share data faster than ever. 5G boosts cellular bandwidth, making it easier to network large numbers of IoT devices together. 5G offers ultra-low latency that reduces data processing and internet response times.

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Enabling Safe, Secure and Seamless Travel to Accelerate Border Controls

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Despite significant advances throughout travel and tourism, many aspects of international travel remain encumbered by manual processes that are susceptible to fraud. For many years, aspiring voices from government and industry have advocated a vision of better travel experiences. A vision where outdated paper-based processes are replaced by modern digital processes that include strong identity assurance; and where passengers can travel from anywhere to anywhere using just their Digital Identity1 But as both the travel and tourism sectors – and the technology that underpins them – have been transformed, it is important for governments to begin developing their own strategies to deliver safe, secure and seamless travel for all international travelers, regardless of their mode of transport.

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Next Generation of Guest Experience in Hospitality

whitePaper | September 24, 2021

The hospitality industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Properties must solve for expanded and differentiated guest expectations driven by new technologies and changed traveler behavior, as well as create improved operating efficiencies through automated solutions. The emergence of COVID-19 sent shockwaves throughout the travel industry, forcing operators to think of innovative ways to provide guests with an environment that makes them feel safe while optimizing the operators’ finances. As a result, connectivity has become a major factor in guests’ overall experience and satisfaction. Many of these solutions rely on autonomous data collection and wireless control requiring low latency, increased connection capacity and high reliability -- the three pillars of 5G. Robust wireless connectivity enables properties to understand their guests’ behaviors and how efficiently their property is being operated.

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A fresh approach to business travel

whitePaper | November 26, 2022

In our white paper we dive into: Duty of care that looks after itself Approval processes that fall into line Clear data that supports decision making Technology developed around your needs Human support that continues to be irreplaceable

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Is Hospitality the Answer for Senior Living?

whitePaper | July 31, 2022

Hospitality has become a very popular topic in the senior living field. Communities featuring bistros and beer taps and the amenities of a fine hotel are popping up all around the country. Hospitality is seen as an approach that can attract baby boomers and eliminate the institutional feel that exists in many traditional communities. Indeed, the hospitality model has brought us more freedom and choice in services, higher quality dining experiences and less institutional designs. However, simply applying the concepts and operational structures of a hotel or resort without considering the significant differences inherent in senior living can backfire by undermining purpose and a sense of community. Senior living settings require a special approach – a blend of hospitality, community building, and a focus on supporting meaningful purpose.

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BRE Hotels & Resorts

BRE Hotels & Resorts is Blackstone’s U.S. hospitality portfolio company focused on luxury, upper-upscale, extended-stay and select-service hotels. We deliver industry-leading returns by driving excellence at every property within our diverse portfolio. The company provides best-in-class revenue management, financial planning and analysis, capital expenditure planning and oversight, transactions support, and other professional services. BRE Hotels & Resorts' core values guide our decisions and actions.

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