Hotel and Lodging survey: Gas prices, inflation take over as top concerns impacting summer travel decisions

Hotel and Lodging survey: Gas prices, inflation take over as top concerns impacting summer travel decisions

More than two years into the pandemic, Americans report that gas prices and inflation will impact their summer travel decisions more than concerns about COVID-19, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer travel season, a traditionally…

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Home Improvement Retailers Fight Inflation with Stand-Out Customer Service, J.D. Power Finds

Home Improvement Retailers Fight Inflation with Stand-Out Customer Service, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the price of lumber hitting record highs1 and supply chain challenges still limiting available stock of lawn and garden supplies and other seasonal goods, home improvement retailers should be struggling to keep customers happy. However, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Home Improvement Retailer Satisfaction Study,SM released today, customer satisfaction with…

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Hotel exec on ‘incredible demand’ for travel despite soaring inflation

Hotel exec on ‘incredible demand’ for travel despite soaring inflation

Omni Hotels & Resorts President Peter Strebel weighs in on travel trends amid the current economic landscape.  There is “incredible demand” for travel despite soaring inflation, according to Omni Hotels & Resorts President Peter Strebel.  The hotel executive also acknowledged on “Mornings with Maria” that prices for accommodations are “a little on the high side”…

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