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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February 12, 2026 -
10:55 am
Why Corporate Accommodation Underperforms Even When Everyone Is Doing Their Job
When corporate accommodation programmes underperform, organisations typically look first for behavioural causes. As a result, teams assume compliance needs improvement.…
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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
The Future of Accommodation: Why It’s Time to Rethink the Hotel RFP Model At the ITM Autumn Conference last week,…
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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 how corporate accommodation is managed, has launched the mysa Optimiser Programme – a…
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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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