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Marcus Reed

Hotel Cybersecurity Analyst

Chicago, USA

Marcus Reed covers hospitality cybersecurity, privacy, payment risk, vendor governance, and practical controls for hotel owners and technology teams.

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Hospitality technology coverage by Marcus Reed

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Global

How Hotels Can Reduce Waste With Better Operational Data

AI in hospitality insight for Global hotel leaders, with practical ideas for operations, guest experience, revenue, and technology decisions.

AI in Hospitality6 min read

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Global

How Hotels Can Reduce Waste With Better Operational Data

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

Sustainability6 min read

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USA

Hotel Technology: What Is Changing Across Global Hospitality

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

Hotel Technology7 min read

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USA

AI in Hospitality: The Practical Guide for Hotel Teams

AI in hospitality in USA: the practical guide for hotel teams with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

AI in Hospitality6 min read

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USA

Guest Experience: Why Independent Hotels Are Investing Now

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

Guest Experience5 min read

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USA

Hotel Operations: How Operators Are Using Better Data

hotel operations in USA: how operators are using better data with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Hotel Operations8 min read

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USA

Revenue and Distribution: What Hotel Leaders Need to Know

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

Revenue and Distribution7 min read

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USA

Sustainability: Trends Shaping Hotels in 2026

sustainable hospitality in USA: trends shaping hotels in 2026 with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Sustainability6 min read

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USA

Cybersecurity: How Technology Is Reshaping Strategy

hotel cybersecurity in USA: how technology is reshaping strategy with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Cybersecurity7 min read

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USA

Smart Hotels: What Comes Next for Modern Properties

smart hotels in USA: what comes next for modern properties with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Smart Hotels6 min read

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USA

Hospitality Startups: Key Lessons for Owners and Operators

hospitality startups in USA: key lessons for owners and operators with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Hospitality Startups5 min read

USA

Market Trends: How Brands Can Improve Performance

hospitality market trends in USA: how brands can improve performance with practical operations, guest experience, and revenue insight.

Market Trends8 min read