Insights & Knowledge
Welcome to Insights & Knowledge - a collection of perspectives, analysis, and practical guidance exploring the forces shaping corporate accommodation, sourcing, compliance, and programme optimisation.
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March 5, 2026 -
12:30 pm
The Annual RFP Cycle in Corporate Accommodation: Structural Misalignment in a Dynamic Market
The annual RFP cycle was designed for a stable market. However, corporate accommodation is no longer stable. Demand shifts quickly,…
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March 3, 2026
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10:45 am
The Disconnected Data Problem in Corporate Accommodation: Why No Single Source of Truth Exists
Buyers, hotels, TMCs and card providers frequently report different numbers for the same accommodation programme. This article explains why 10–15%…
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February 24, 2026
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2:00 pm
Why Increased Reporting Has Not Improved Confidence in Corporate Accommodation Programmes
Corporate accommodation programmes now produce more data than ever. Yet buyer confidence has not kept pace. This article examines the…
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February 12, 2026
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10:55 am
Why Do Corporate Accommodation Programmes Underperform Even When Everyone Is Doing Their Job?
Corporate accommodation programmes often underperform not because of poor execution or weak compliance, but because structural fragmentation separates insight, sourcing,…
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February 12, 2026
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10:53 am
The State of Corporate Accommodation: A Baseline for 2026
As the corporate travel sector enters 2026, accommodation remains one of its most strategically important and consistently challenging categories. However,…
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December 3, 2025
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2:38 pm
Preferred Rates, Hidden Costs: Where Value Slips in a Hybrid Hotel Programme
Hotel programmes take months to build. Data is reviewed, suppliers are evaluated, rate models are compared, and a careful balance…
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November 6, 2025
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11:32 am
Rethinking the RFP: Why the Future of Accommodation Depends on Connection, Not Control
At the ITM Autumn Conference last week, one session captured the collective mood of an industry ready for transformation –…
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November 1, 2025
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10:38 am
Why Recognition Matters: Tech Hotlist 2025 and the Future of Accommodation Management
Last week, Optimise by mysa was named to Business Travel Magazine’s Tech Hotlist 2025. For us, it’s a proud milestone.…
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October 30, 2025
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1:04 pm
Why It’s Time for Accommodation to Think Like an Ecosystem
The corporate accommodation industry was built with the best intentions; control, consistency, and cost savings. However, these goals have often…
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October 16, 2025
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2:43 pm
Chain-Wide Discounts: Helpful Safety Net or Hidden Risk?
At first glance, chain-wide discounts seem like a no-brainer. They promise coverage in secondary markets, fill gaps when preferred properties…
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October 15, 2025
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12:55 pm
mysa launches new Optimiser opportunity empowering travel professionals
mysa, the collaborative travel technology company transforming corporate accommodation management, has launched the mysa Optimiser Programme. This new initiative empowers…
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October 9, 2025
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11:45 am
Hotel RFPs: Why the Old Process Persists – and How We Can Finally Move Forward
Back in 2017, Business Travel News asked whether annual hotel RFPs were nearing the end of their useful life. Eight…
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September 30, 2025
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2:12 pm
Duty of Care: Closing the Gaps in Hotel Safety and Inclusivity
Every traveller has a story. From rooms being reassigned without warning to staff walking in unannounced, hotels often fall short…
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September 23, 2025
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3:04 pm
Static vs Dynamic: Why Hybrid Hotel Programmes Are Here to Stay
At both the GBTA and BTA conferences this year, one topic repeatedly surfaced: what does a modern corporate hotel programme…
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July 16, 2025
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12:35 pm
Why Your Hotel Programme Needs Data-Driven Decisions (Not Just Discounts)
Let’s be honest. Discounts are great and often give us a sense of achievement. However, are they the full story?…
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May 14, 2025
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7:11 pm
The Immediate Future of Corporate Travel: Powered by AI, Defined by Strategy
The future of corporate travel is no longer a distant vision – it’s unfolding now. As AI transitions from buzzword…
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March 27, 2025
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11:55 am
The Future of Accommodation Management Is Collaborative: A Vision for All Stakeholders
The Corporate Accommodation Industry Is Ready for Reinvention For years, the corporate accommodation industry has long lacked true collaborative accommodation…
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January 29, 2025
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9:00 am
Four Challenges Standing Between Extended Stay Operators and More Corporate Bookings
Why Extended Stay Accommodation Still Have Room to Grow in Corporate Travel The availability of extended stay accommodation for corporate…
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January 8, 2025
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9:00 am
mysa and The Travel Risk Academy Unite to Define Safety Standards in Corporate Accommodation
Introduction: In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Mysa, the accommodation technology company, and the Travel Risk Academy (TRA) have formed a dedicated…
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