Industry Data Book

Accommodation & Food Services Industry Outlook

Pub Date: February 22, 2025
Length: 62 pages
Charts/Figures: 45

Strategic Insights for Providers Serving Small Businesses

Understanding the needs and challenges of small businesses within the accommodation & food services industry is crucial for providers aiming to effectively serve and support this market. The \”Accommodation & Food Services Industry Outlook,\” a pivotal part of our Small Business Insights Series, provides essential data and analysis to help providers tailor their products and strategies to meet the evolving demands of small business owners.

What’s Inside?

This report is over 60+ pages with 40+ charts. Each section is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of operating within the accommodation and food services industry from a small business perspective. This comprehensive approach ensures that you, as a vendor or service provider, are well-equipped to meet the needs of your small business customers effectively.

In this section, we highlight the economic and operational outlooks of businesses for 2025. This section offers a holistic view of the industry\’s health, covering economic, sales, staffing outlooks, business challenges, and financial strategies. This section serves as a barometer for the industry’s future landscape, helping businesses to strategically position themselves in a potentially volatile market. Here, we provide crucial insights into financial strategies and adaptability to changing market demands, which are vital for maintaining competitiveness and achieving long-term stability.

Charts Included:

  • Economic Outlook
  • Sales Outlook
  • Staffing Outlook
  • Business Challenges
  • Operating Cash on Hand
  • Product and Service Pricing Price Changes in 2025
  • Capital Expenditures Outlook
  • Ability to Obtain Financing
  • Long-term Stability

In this section, we uncovers the allocation of marketing budgets, the usage of different marketing channels, and the strategic shifts in media spend. It offers a comprehensive view of current marketing effectiveness and future plans, guiding businesses on where to allocate their resources for maximum impact. This section is essential for understanding how to align marketing strategies with industry trends and consumer preferences to drive growth and customer engagement.

Charts Included:

  • Marketing Budgets
  • Marketing Budget Range
  • Digital Marketing Budget
  • Marketing Channels Used
  • Planned Change in Media Spend
  • New Marketing Channels
  • Marketing Goals
  • Measuring Advertising Performance
  • Methods Used to Measure Performance
  • Areas Businesses Need Help

In this section, we detail the current landscape of digital presence among businesses, including website ownership rates, the incorporation of e-commerce functionalities, and planned upgrades. This section is crucial for businesses aiming to enhance their digital footprint and capitalize on e-commerce trends. By understanding the common hurdles and opportunities in online operations, businesses can better plan for technological enhancements that cater to consumer needs and improve operational efficiency.

Charts Included:

  • Websites
  • Reasons for No Website
  • E-commerce Functionality
  • Website Upgrades in the Past 12 Months
  • Likelihood to Make Website Upgrades Website Upgrades
  • Planned for the Next 12 Months

This section provides insights into the strategic use of social media within the industry, examining the platforms used, the expectations from social media marketing, and the challenges faced. Additionally, it looks into how businesses measure the success of their social media efforts and respond to feedback, especially negative critiques. This information is invaluable for enhancing social media strategies, improving customer interaction, and leveraging social platforms for maximum engagement and reputation management.

Charts Included:

  • Social Media Channels
  • Social Media Expectations
  • Social Media Challenges
  • Measuring Social Media Success
  • Monitoring Feedback
  • Negative Feedback Response Times

In this section, we explore the various areas of technology integration within the business sector, from budgeting to the benefits and reasons behind adopting new technologies. This section helps businesses understand the importance of technological advancements in improving operational efficiencies, enhancing customer service, and staying competitive in a digitally evolving landscape.

Charts Included:

  • Technology Adoption Overview
  • Technology Budget Range
  • Areas of Technology Adoption
  • Reasons for Not Adopting Technology
  • Reasons for Technology Adoption
  • Benefits of Technology Adoption
  • Importance of Technology Software Adoption Areas

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Why Engage with Our Small Business Insights Series?

At Thrive Analytics, we delve deep into the specific needs and challenges faced by small businesses to equip providers like you with the knowledge to build more effective, responsive business strategies. Our insights are crafted to ensure you can not only meet but exceed the expectations of your small business customers.

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