all inclusive hotel model
All-Inclusive Hotels: Looking Beyond RevPAR
Dan Skodol | August 13, 2018
By Dan Skodol, Vice President of Revenue Analytics at Rainmaker When people think of all-inclusive resorts, they may conjure up images tied to bland buffet food, endless banana daiquiris, and conga lines of partying singles dancing around the poolside – all for one budget-conscious package price. Today's all-inclusives still tempt travelers with comprehensive packages that include meals, lodging, and entertainment options. But the all-inclusive business model has evolved significantly from its 1950s origins.1 Today, gourmet meals are often made from sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, and served along with handcrafted cockta...
All-Inclusive Hotels Have a New Look for a New Era
JLL Real Views | May 30, 2017
By Laura Agadoni Today's All-Inclusive hotels still tempt vacationers with all-you-can-eat buffets and free flowing drinks, but that's where the similarities end with the traditional All-Inclusive model. The All-Inclusive, or AI, vacation has been around since the 1950s when the idea of a comprehensive vacation package that included meals, lodging, and entertainment appealed to cost-conscious travelers. It's still a popular concept today, but the business model behind that concept has evolved dramatically. Take, for example, the food in the plentiful buffets found at many All-Inclusive resorts. Today, that food is likely to be locally ...
