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Jordan Patel

Hotel Revenue Strategy Writer

Toronto, Canada

Jordan Patel writes about hotel revenue management, distribution, direct booking strategy, and commercial performance for independent hotels and regional brands.

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Hospitality technology coverage by Jordan Patel

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Europe

The New Revenue Questions Hotel Owners Should Ask

hospitality market trends insight for Europe hotel leaders, with practical ideas for operations, guest experience, revenue, and technology decisions.

Market Trends6 min read

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Europe

The New Revenue Questions Hotel Owners Should Ask

African hotel market trends insight for Europe hotel leaders, with practical ideas for operations, guest experience, revenue, and technology decisions.

Hospitality in Africa6 min read

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Europe

The New Revenue Questions Hotel Owners Should Ask

hotel operations insight for Europe hotel leaders, with practical ideas for operations, guest experience, revenue, and technology decisions.

Hotel Operations6 min read

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Global

Hotel Technology: Why Independent Hotels Are Investing Now

hotel technology in global hotel markets: why independent hotels are investing now with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Hotel Technology5 min read

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Global

AI in Hospitality: How Operators Are Using Better Data

AI in hospitality in global hotel markets: how operators are using better data with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

AI in Hospitality8 min read

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Global

Guest Experience: What Hotel Leaders Need to Know

hotel guest experience in global hotel markets: what hotel leaders need to know with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Guest Experience7 min read

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Global

Hotel Operations: Trends Shaping Hotels in 2026

hotel operations in global hotel markets: trends shaping hotels in 2026 with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Hotel Operations6 min read

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Global

Revenue and Distribution: How Technology Is Reshaping Strategy

hotel revenue management in global hotel markets: how technology is reshaping strategy with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Revenue and Distribution7 min read

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Global

Sustainability: What Comes Next for Modern Properties

sustainable hospitality in global hotel markets: what comes next for modern properties with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Sustainability6 min read

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Global

Cybersecurity: Key Lessons for Owners and Operators

hotel cybersecurity in global hotel markets: key lessons for owners and operators with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Cybersecurity5 min read

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Global

Smart Hotels: How Brands Can Improve Performance

smart hotels in global hotel markets: how brands can improve performance with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Smart Hotels8 min read

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Global

Hospitality Startups: What Is Changing Across Global Hospitality

hospitality startups in global hotel markets: what is changing across global hospitality with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Hospitality Startups7 min read