News

October 22, 2019

An Adagio aparthotel made to look like a doll house - Brand staged in a new TV spot

An Adagio aparthotel made to look like a doll house? We're all for it! This staging can be seen in the brand's new TV spot created with the French advertising agency PONK.

Accor

France

October 17, 2019

Marriott Hotels & Manchester United Put Fans At The Heart Of The Action With The Seat Of Dreams

Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, and Manchester United, the world's most popular sports team, this weekend will unveil an exciting addition to Old Trafford that gives Manchester United's most passionate fans the best seat in the house, the Seat of Dreams (www.manutd.com/marriotthotels).

Marriott

Manchester, United Kingdom

October 9, 2019

Elounda S.A Hotels & Resorts Chooses IDeaS Revenue Solutions to Drive Profitability and Performance

Elounda S.A Hotels & Resorts has selected IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) to improve its forecasting capability and raise profitability by driving higher yielding business.

IDeaS

Greece

External Article

October 8, 2019

Hotel owners put less emphasis on brand and more on distribution

Hotel companies were considering moving to a model where owners pay for business delivered, delegates at this year's Hotel Distribution Event in London heard.The shift puts the role of the global branded groups under ever-closer scrutiny, as the cost of distribution informed owners' choices.Peter O'Connor, professor of information systems, ESSEC Business School, said: "Do hotel companies know what they're doing? Are they sleek professionals or are they about to drown in a sea of change? Hotels can't carry on charging 12% of the top line. They need to evolve. They will put less emphasis on brand and more on the distribution. Two companies are looking at business delivered instead."Hotels are working with a model which is going out of date."O'Connor pointed to over 700 brands in the hotel sector, which he described as a "problem" because "it's becoming very difficult to identify them", pointing to less than one third of people searching for a hotel search for a brand on Google and less than 1% of people on Expedia filtering by brand. He added: "You may be benefiting from lower OTA fees with a brand, but you have to factor the brand fees in as well."

Hotel Analyst

United Kingdom

August 29, 2019

ibis MUSIC set the mood at the Sziget festival

The 2019 edition of the Sziget Festival took place from August 7 to 13! The 9 finalists of the contest organised as part of the ibis MUSIC programme were thus able to perform on the Europe Stage, the festival stage sponsored by the brand. Take a look back at this event that set festival-goers buzzing with excitement…

Accor

Hungary

Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

August 19, 2019

Netflix, Regular Holidays, Service With A Smile, Getting A Good Deal, And A Mug Of Tea Are The Among The Top 50 Things Britons Value The Most In Life

Regular holidays, reading a good book, getting a great deal, having reliable neighbours and belly laughing with friends are just some of life's essentials that Britons value the most, according to a new study out today by Travelodge.

Travelodge

United Kingdom

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Mews

August 2, 2019

Accor reflects on this year's partnership with Montreux Jazz Festival

For the second consecutive year, Accor is continuing its partnership, in music, with the Montreux Jazz Festival, from June 28 to July 13. The Group treated its guests, partners and festival-goers to some unforgettable experiences, to the rhythm of several unprecedented events. The event was attended by nearly 250,000 people, who basked in glorious sunshine. Back on this 53rd edition!A year ago, Accor and the Montreux Jazz Festival announced their global partnership. Created in the same era, in their respective fields the 2 organizations had developed global reputations, sharing a passion for innovation and new technologies to stir the emotions of their customers.

Accor

Montreux, Switzerland

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)

June 25, 2019

Divani Collection Hotels Joins Global Hotel Alliance

Global Hotel Alliance ("GHA"), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning, multi-brand loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, today announced that Divani Collection Hotels ("Divani") will join its growing portfolio of over 30 independent brands and 550 hotels in 75 countries, completing a trio of new signings, following the recent addition of the Capella Hotel Group and Sun Resorts.

Greece

June 25, 2019

Ruby Hotels selects Shiji’s Infrasys Cloud for its Point-of-Sale Platform

When searching for a POS system, Ruby Hotels was looking for a system that was intuitive, flexible, and able to grow with them. With Infrasys, Ruby Hotels can expand their portfolio quickly and seamlessly. The native cloud-based platform makes it easy for Ruby to track revenue, manage pricing and much more, anytime, anywhere; for their entire enterprise.

Shiji

Germany

Opinion Article

June 13, 2019

"Hotels have an extraordinary advantage over OTAs." - DBS Paris 2019 Day One Wrap-Up

After months of anticipation, the Direct Booking Summit EMEA opened its doors this morning - and if the first day is anything to go by, this could very well be the best event yet. Hundreds of innovation leaders gathered in the heart of Paris for the biggest event in hospitality, with 25 influential figures within the industry presenting keynotes, panels and debates across a wide range of fascinating topics. With many common themes including cultivating brand loyalty, optimizing the customer experience and the importance of prioritizing long-term success, there was an abundance of valuable, engaging and practical advice for hoteliers to apply to their own organizations.

By Rob Funnell, Content & Product Marketing Executive, Triptease

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June 7, 2019

DBS Preview: "Brand is a major success driver for direct booking strategies"

The Direct Booking Summit: EMEA 2019 will be touching down in Paris on June 12-13.

Triptease

June 4, 2019

DBS Preview: Director Of Business Development at Baur au Lac speaks about OTAs

The Direct Booking Summit: EMEA 2019 will be touching down in Paris on June 12-13.

Triptease

May 30, 2019

Brown’s Hotel Group Chooses IDeaS Revenue Solutions to Boost Competitiveness

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software and advisory services, is excited to announce that one of Lisbon's leading independent hotel groups, Brown's Hotels, has chosen IDeaS Revenue Management System (RMS) to optimise revenue performance and efficiency.

IDeaS

Portugal

May 28, 2019

Meliá Hotels International Ratifies Its Leadership As The Hotel Company With The Best Reputation In Spain According To Merco

Meliá Hotels International remains among the 20 companies with the best reputation in Spain and for the seventh consecutive year leads the Merco Empresas y Líderes ranking for the hotel industry. The company led by Gabriel Escarrer - ranked 26th out of 100 business leaders by reputation - is the only travel company included in the Ibex 35 and has once again demonstrated its brand strength and the recognition of its stakeholders.

Melia

Spain

May 24, 2019

Practical Advice for Visiting Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the greatest cities in the world. Home to sublime and amazing architecture, vibrant nightlife, and is a truly wonderful coastal location. It has great accommodation options from budget to luxury hotels and Barcelona holiday apartments are plentiful.

By Ismael González Serrano, Journalist, Into the Marketing (itmK)

Barcelona, Spain

Opinion Article

May 17, 2019

Should Restaurateurs Change Their Offerings For 2030?

Despite a mostly conservative vision concerning their experience at a restaurant for 2030, Swiss consumers do want to see drastic changes in some areas, mainly related to customization. Are restaurateurs aware and ready to respond to their clients' expectations? A new study provides insights and recommendations for restaurateurs and F&B professionals.

By Stéphanie Buri, Clémence Cornuz, and Morgane Voumard

Switzerland

May 9, 2019

Raise your glass for more direct bookings!

The Direct Booking Summit is so much more than a platform for discussing your hotel's challenges. It is also a place for hoteliers like you to share your direct booking strategy tips, discuss your experiences, and get to know your fellow hoteliers. That's why Day One, filled with streamed talks and panel discussions, will culminate with one of our legendary parties!

Triptease

May 2, 2019

SiteMinder finds direct hotel bookings in Italy will drop to 16 percent of all online sales by 2023

An analysis by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, today reveals that direct bookings have plummeted from constituting 94 percent of the €7.4 billion made in online hotel sales in Italy 10 years ago to constituting only 20 percent of the €11.6 billion estimated this year.

SiteMinder

Sydney, Italy