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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Hotel Industry
Episode 64 of The Demographics Podcast with Fexingo examines how declining birth rates and aging populations are transforming the hotel industry. Lucas and Luna dive into a specific case: Japan's ryokan inns, where 30 percent of family-run traditional hotels closed in the last decade due to no heirs. They explore how major chains like Hilton and Marriott are adapting by converting hotel rooms into co-living spaces for older solo travelers, adding health-focused amenities, and redesigning loyalty programs for empty-nesters. The hosts also discuss Airbnb's shift toward…
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