diff --git a/server/routers/hotels/output.ts b/server/routers/hotels/output.ts
index 853a25c2c..c6d96c0da 100644
--- a/server/routers/hotels/output.ts
+++ b/server/routers/hotels/output.ts
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ const detailedFacilitySchema = z.object({
 })
 
 export const facilitySchema = z.object({
-  headingText: z.string().optional().default(""),
+  headingText: z.string().default(""),
   heroImages: z.array(
     z.object({
       metaData: imageMetaDataSchema,