BSpoke Hospitality

03/06/2026

A hotel running 85% occupancy can still have a distribution problem, most owners just find out when they refinance instead of when it's fixable.

Occupancy tells you the rooms are full. It says nothing about what OTA commissions are doing to the revenue you actually keep. That drag is invisible on most monthly reports because they show gross revenue, not net channel revenue.

The fix isn't marketing spend — it's distribution discipline. Start with one question: what's your effective ADR after channel costs, by segment?

Have you seen this play out?

08/12/2025

Apparently the next VIPs of global travel… walk on four legs.
The Amadeus 2026 trends report puts the “Pawprint Economy” as travel trend n°1 – and honestly, after 25+ years in luxury hospitality, this still managed to surprise me. I picked this up in a great summary from HOTELSMag, which breaks down how Amadeus sees pets reshaping routes, products and guest expectations for the coming year. From in‑cabin long‑haul pet flights to hotels rolling out loyalty perks and amenities just for pets, we’re not just “pet‑friendly” anymore… we’re entering a true pet‑centric travel era.​

What resonates strongly from an operations and guest‑journey perspective is trend n°2: the rise of AI throughout the travel mix – from planning to booking to in‑stay personalization. Travelers are already blending machine intelligence and human instinct, using AI trip planners, smart booking engines and digital keys, while still expecting authentic human connection at every touchpoint.​

Having run resorts and hotels across several continents, the biggest opportunity seen is exactly there: Human + AI Hospitality. Let smart tools handle the friction – search, selection, preferences, upsell logic – so that teams can focus on what no algorithm can replicate: anticipation, empathy, and memorable moments for both guests… and now their pets too.​

Curious to hear from fellow hoteliers and travel pros: are you already adapting your product and operations for the Pawprint Economy and AI‑enhanced guest journeys, or does this still feel “future talk” in your market?​

Here is the link to the article with all 6trends :
https://ow.ly/nrs050XEwJI

17/11/2025

Éco Énergie Tertiaire : une obligation qui concerne vos hôtels

Si votre établissement dépasse 1 000 m², vous devez déclarer vos consommations énergétiques chaque année sur la plateforme OPERAT et réduire ces consommations de 40% d'ici 2030.
Le process : audit, déclaration annuelle, plan d'actions.

Les coûts varient mais des aides existent via les CEE (Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie) qui peuvent financer jusqu'à 60% de vos travaux de rénovation énergétique.

En cas de non-conformité : amende jusqu'à 7 500 € et publication publique de votre nom.
Nous accompagnons les hôteliers dans cette transition.

10/11/2025

This video sums up what innovative hotel projects accomplish.
https://ow.ly/fGFK50XmFoP
It shows how brands like Marriott’s Moxy cut room size nearly in half, yet deliver up to 20% more revenue per room—by removing things like wardrobes and minibars, and making public spaces buzz with activity. The bar doubles as a check-in desk and brings in over $50,000 a month with low overhead.
It’s all about making smart, intentional choices: smaller rooms, bigger community, happier guests.
Curious how these ideas could work for your property? Reach out and let’s talk about hospitality solutions that fit your business—connect with us to get started.

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