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SiteMinder
Supplier News
July 14, 2020

SiteMinder: Domestic Travel Rush Gives German Hotels A Critical Boost For The Summer

New data by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, confirms that German locals have been swift to arrange their summer holiday plans, albeit closer to home to provide a much-needed boost for the country's accommodation and tourism sector. SiteMinder's World Hotel Index, based on the booking data of 35,000 hotels globally, reveals that domestic travellers will constitute 78 percent of all hotel guest arrivals in Germany this month and August, compared with 62 percent during the same period last year.

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SiteMinder
Germany
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Opinion Article
July 7, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Swiss Wine Consumers

The crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects on many sectors, including the wine industry. The OIV (International Wine Organization) anticipates a 35% drop in sales volume and a 50% drop in value in 2020 in Europe. In Switzerland, the figures are not much better. According to the ASCV (Swiss Wine Trade Association), the industry's turnover has already fallen by 35% during the "semi-lockdown" period. Economic activity has now picked up again, but the outlook remains bleak. The pandemic has wiped out many of the summer events that usually generate high sales. As for restaurateurs, they have not sold any wine during the last few months and therefore have neither the need nor the financial means to build up stocks at the moment.

Dr Jean-Philippe WeisskopfPhilippe MassetAlexandre Mondoux
By Dr Jean-Philippe Weisskopf, Philippe Masset, and Alexandre Mondoux
Switzerland
World Travel & Tourism (WTTC)
Press Release
June 30, 2020

European flight bookings reveal ‘London is falling’

Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top 10 most booked European cities, as border restrictions and UK quarantine regulations choked travel, according to joint research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and ForwardKeys.

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WTTC
London, United Kingdom
Cendyn
Supplier News
June 23, 2020

Luxury resort in France, Lily of the Valley, selects Cendyn

Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales, and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, announces that Lily of the Valley has selected Cendyn to power CRM at their luxury resort in the South of France.With eInsight CRM, Lily of the Valley will benefit from a CRM and guest intelligence solution that allows them to learn more about their guests. Collecting data from multiple sources to provide an accurate, single source of truth for each guest, eInsight CRM will provide enhanced guest profiles, automation, segmentation, and reporting to put the power of true personalization with Lily of the Valley. As the luxury resort plans to open in mid-June following the COVID-19 closure, implementing CRM now will enable them to listen to their guests, provide peace of mind and drive success through the recovery as hotels across the globe re-open."We pride ourselves on the fact that our guests are given a tailored experience throughout their stay at Lily of the Valley. A big part of this is providing a truly unique experience for them," said Manon Smagghe, Rooms Division Manager. "The only way to do that effectively now is with a truly integrated CRM system. eInsight CRM will enable us to learn more about our guests and tailor their experiences based on their preferences. Our guests' needs and safety has never been as important as it is now, so we are pleased to partner with Cendyn to help us achieve this.""Lily of the Valley is a truly unique resort, providing tailored experiences for every guest. This is the core foundation of what they do, and what makes them stand out, so we are delighted that they have chosen to partner with us to power their CRM and continue to build on that guest experience," said John Seaton, Chief Commercial Officer at Cendyn. "Using data from multiple sources and creating a single source of truth for their data will allow them to take their offering to the next level and provide a truly tailored experience throughout the travel journey."Lily of the Valley is a resort that offers so much; all guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, light and delicious cuisine, and expert wellness treatments. Founded by a father and his daughter, Lily of the Valley is set between the tranquil charm of the Riviera and the bustling atmosphere of Saint-Tropez, in La Croix Valmer. The hotel takes pride of place on the hills of Gigaro, looking as if it has always been there, surrounded by unspoiled nature and with over three miles of fine sandy beaches below.

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Cendyn™
France
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Supplier News
June 22, 2020

Bookings Continue To Increase For Summer Months

As we continue edging closer to the newly announced open date of June 29th for hotels in Ireland, we've been keeping a keen eye on our booking data, monitoring the slow, steady and expected increase since the beginning of the month.

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Net Affinity
Ireland
skift.com
External Article
May 15, 2020

France Launches $19 Billion Bailout for Ravaged Tourism Sector

France on Thursday announced measures worth 18 billion euros ($19 billion) to support its tourism sector, which has been hammered by the coronavirus crisis and resulting shutdown in beaches, leisure attractions and hotels.

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France
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External Article
May 15, 2020

France to Build Online Platform to Rival Airbnb, Booking.com

The French government will join forces with the tourism industry to build an Internet site aimed winning back customers from U.S. online travel giants such as Airbnb Inc. and Booking Holdings Inc.

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BloomBerg.com
France
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Ad Guide
The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter. 

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External Article
April 27, 2020

Booking.com’s Call for Help Draws Dutch Outcry, Policy Rethink

The Dutch government plans to tighten the rules for businesses claiming coronavirus relief after one of the nation's most successful tech companies was accused of seeking state aid while paying billions of dollars to shareholders.

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BloomBerg.com
The Netherlands
dutchnews.nl
External Article
April 17, 2020

Booking.com applies for help to pay salaries, is grateful for support

Hotel website Booking.com, until recently one of the most profitable companies in the Netherlands, has asked for government support as the number of bookings plunges to 15% of those of a year ago, according to the Volkskrant and the Financieele Dagblad. The company has asked for help to pay its 5,500 workers in the Netherlands and 48 customer service staff who were still in their probationary period have been let go as the impact of coronavirus on tourism continues to bite, the Volkskrant said. The company is a major employer in Amsterdam with a IT workforce comprising 80 different nationalities. According to the VK, the average salary at the Dutch operation is €47,000 a year.

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dutchnews.nl
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SoftBrands Hospitality Inc.
Supplier News
April 3, 2020

Future Hoteliers Help Design Infor Mobile Pricing App

When designing a mobile app that will meet the needs and expectations of future hoteliers, you would do well to involve them in the process. So when Infor began developing its newly released solution Infor Hospitality Price Optimizer (HPO), it tapped the talents of students at EHL in Lausanne, Switzerland, ranked the world's best hospitality & leisure management school.

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Infor
Switzerland
skift.com
External Article
March 26, 2020

UK Airlines Demand Tax Breaks After Government Rules Out Financial Support

A representative body for airlines based in Britain has written to its transport minister seeking industry-specific tax and air traffic fee holidays to help survive a coronavirus pandemic that has brought air travel to a standstill.

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skift
United Kingdom
Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Opinion Article
March 26, 2020

In Search of Hotel Excellence: Hayfield Manor

The five-star Hayfield Manor in the city of Cork is the epitome of the classic Irish, mansion-style hotel - friendly staff, comfortable surroundings and an incredible sense of hospitality. Located within a walled garden on the edge of University College Cork, the property's 88 rooms offer guests a quiet respite from the narrow-clogged roads of the nation's second largest city. In its ornate tearoom, I had an opportunity to sit down with T.J. Mulcahy, Hayfield Manor's General Manager, to discuss what makes the property so special.

Larry Mogelonsky
By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Cork, Ireland
TheCaterer.com
External Article
March 24, 2020

Hoteliers accuse OTAs of 'behaving appallingly' over changes to terms and conditions

Hoteliers have accused OTAs of "behaving appallingly" by changing terms and conditions so bookings - including those that were non-refundable - are reimbursed, without cancellation charges.

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TheCaterer.com
United Kingdom
Ad Guide
The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter. 

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bidroom.com
Supplier News
March 13, 2020

Six Hot International Hotel Trends discussed at I Meet Hotel Amsterdam Conference

Hotel industry thought leaders convening at I Meet Hotel Amsterdam on 6 March said that while the full impact of coronavirus on the hotel and tourism sector was uncertain, six underlying driving forces would continue to transform the future of hospitality and tourism.

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bidroom.com
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The IMEX Group
Press Release
March 12, 2020

IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled

IMEX Frankfurt, the largest annual trade exhibition for the meetings, conventions, events and incentive travel industry, has been cancelled, following German federal and state advisories to cancel large events due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event was scheduled to take place May 12-14 in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Regent Exhibitions Ltd
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Farazad Group Ltd.
Opinion Article
March 10, 2020

The Impact Of Coronavirus To Venice On ADR And Occupancy Rate

Venice is widely known for the crushing crowds of tourists. The seasonal events that take place on this historical city, such as the Venice Architecture Biennale or the Venice Carnival, have placed it to one of the most sought-after destinations. However, its tourism industry has significantly suffered over the past 3 months. The exceptionally high tides, which further resulted in the flooding in November, led to mass reservation cancellations dropping significantly the anticipated average daily rate as well as the occupancy rate on the hotels.

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By Korosh Farazad, Founder & Chairman of Farazad Group of Companies and Member of Board for Trinity Hospitality Group, Farazad Group Ltd.
Venice, Italy
simonepuorto.com
Opinion Article
March 10, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Expedia Starts Refunding Not Refundable Rates in Italy

Latest update on Expedia's controversial (and, so far, unilateral) cancellation policies due to coronavirus pandemic. As per today, all bookings for hotels in Italy will be refunded, even the non-refundable ones. A full refund, so far, will only be guaranteed for bookings made before March, the 10th 2020 and with stay date between today and the 3rd of April, 2020.

Simone Puorto
By Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Trends and Strategic Innovation, Hospitality Net
Italy
skift.com
External Article
March 9, 2020

ITB Berlin’s Cancellation Had Only a Mild Impact on Short-Term Rental Owners

You might think that the managers of short-term rental properties in Berlin faced sharp pain when ITB Berlin canceled its early March event, Europe's biggest travel fair.

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Berlin, Germany
ITB Global Messe Berlin GmbH
Press Release
March 5, 2020

New itb.com platform launches today: Networking, industry news and the ITB Virtual Convention

Despite its cancellation this year, ITB is offering digital services 365 days a year by launching itb.com (www.bit.ly/2IkpHrB). The World's Leading Travel Trade Show is establishing a completely new networking platform for the world's travel industry. This global website spans a bridge between real-life meetings and digital networking, and features innovative tools for business, networking and exclusive content. "In these very difficult times the tourism industry needs ITB more than ever", said Dr. Martin Buck, Senior Vice President, Travel+Logistics, Messe Berlin GmbH. That is why, at the forward-looking events of the ITB Virtual Convention, leading speakers from ITB will be discussing how the world's travel industry can harness intelligent strategies to make sure it remains future-proof even in a challenging environment. In the wake of the latest developments, discussions on how the industry can deal with the coronavirus will play a key role. Between 5 and 11 March 2020 viewers can follow more than 20 exclusive live streams and videos in English and German, some in real time, some time-shifted, on itb.com. Afterwards, they will be made available as videos on demand.

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ITB Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Kempinski Hotels & Resorts
Press Release
March 4, 2020

Despite ITB cancellation: Kempinski Hotels holds exceptional events and meetings in Berlin

Although ITB and IHIF Berlin have been cancelled at short notice, Kempinski Hotels is holding its planned events and meetings in Berlin through the entire week. Martin R. Smura, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of Kempinski Hotels as well as all members of the Management Board are present in Berlin despite the cancellations due to the corona virus, thus expressing the importance and appreciation of customers and partners.

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Kempinski
Berlin, Germany
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