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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Hotel Industry
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how declining birth rates and shrinking household sizes are reshaping the hotel industry. They examine Marriott's shift to smaller, design-forward rooms in cities like Tokyo and Portland, the rise of social hostels such as Generator and Freehand, and how extended-stay brands are adapting to solo business travelers and empty-nesters. With data on single-occupancy bookings rising from 28% to 41% over the past decade, the hosts discuss why hotels are ditching double beds for king singles and adding co-working lounges. They…
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