News

August 22, 2023

Soho Boutique Hotels Selects Amadeus as Distribution Partner to Increase Travel Agency Bookings and Revenue

As corporate travel returns, hoteliers are re-examining their strategies to target and win this share of business. A strong distribution mix is essential to reach travelers and travel agents on the channels where they actively shop and book.

Amadeus Hospitality and Soho Boutique Hotels

Spain

July 19, 2023

The UK’s Largest Hotel Brand Premier Inn Partners with Katanox to Accelerate Corporate Travel Growth

Katanox, the travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform, announced today its partnership with leading Budget Hotel Brand Premier Inn.

Katanox

July 13, 2023

Duetto Expands Presence in Italy

Duetto, the hospitality industry’s #1 Revenue Management Software (RMS), has seen rapid expansion in Italy’s hotel sector, signing such notable brands as Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, Gruppo UNA, and Mangia's all within the last 12 months.

Duetto, Baglioni Hotels Group, Gruppo UNA and Mangia's

Italy

External Article

July 7, 2023

Philoxenia: The Ancient Roots of Greek Hospitality

The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a “friend to a stranger,” is widely perceived to be synonymous to hospitality.

greekreporter.com

Greece

Opinion Article

July 4, 2023

Amsterdam-Based Booking.com Delivers €3.6 Billion Net Contribution to Dutch Economy

Booking.com creates a large positive impact in the Netherlands. This is the finding of a new study by consultancy KPMG based on its True Value methodology. This research project provides a holistic assessment of Booking.com’s economic, social and environmental impact in the Netherlands.

By Inge Janssen, Director Public Affairs, EMEA, Booking.com

The Netherlands

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

June 9, 2023

IHG announces market debut for Holiday Inn Express brand with latest signing in Bulgaria

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed Holiday Inn Express Sofia Airport in partnership with Hotel Express Sofia Airport OOD, which further expands the company’s European estate, following a recent flurry of signings across a number of brands.

IHG

Sofia, Bulgaria

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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

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Mews

May 31, 2023

Small Hotels are Leading the German Market in Price Adaptability: SiteMinder

A new analysis by SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the degree to which small German accommodation providers have increased their room rates over the past four years. While prices for all German accommodation providers rose by seven per cent between 2019 to 2022, prices among those with 20 rooms or less grew 22 per cent in the same period.

SiteMinder

Germany

Case Study

May 26, 2023

How The Landmark London drove £2m in sales with Revinate Marketing

The Landmark London is a 5-star, luxury hotel located in downtown London. It’s known for its beautiful glass-covered atrium and lush palm trees — which are well documented by both travelers and locals on Instagram and travel review sites. Guests of the hotel experience quintessential London charm in the sumptuous surroundings of this magnificent Grande Dame hotel. Guests find luxury, sophistication, and serenity within the walls of this enchanting hotel. It’s a true oasis from the hustle and bustle of London.

Revinate, Inc.

London, United Kingdom

External Article

May 1, 2023

Why Britain has become the top destination for US ‘bleisure’ invasion

It’s the travel trend that never quite took off. Ever since American trader Ben Hockett made millions during the 2008 global financial crisis by trading online from an Exmouth pub, travel marketers have tried to sell the concept of mixing holidays with work.

guardian.co.uk

April 27, 2023

Scandic enters economy segment – first Scandic Go hotel to open after summer

The economy segment is the fastest-growing segment in the European hotel industry. To meet the demands of a new generation of hotel guests, Scandic will open its first hotel under its new Scandic Go brand, a smart, sustainable hotel concept at a good price. Scandic Go aims to be the market leader in the economy segment in the Nordic countries and will use the brand to increase its pace of expansion outside the region. The first Scandic Go hotel will open at the beginning of September in Stockholm.

Scandic

Stockholm, Sweden

April 19, 2023

De Vere Reserve introduces new mansion house concept, De Vere Reserve

De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has today unveiled its new mansion house concept, De Vere Reserve.

De Vere

March 22, 2023

Suite Dreams at Old Trafford: Experience a Marriott Hotels Room Like No Other

Marriott Hotels® – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, along with Manchester United, one of the world’s most popular sports teams, today are offering fans the chance to win an overnight stay at Old Trafford – an experience only made possible with Marriott Hotels and Manchester United. By entering the Marriott Hotels Suite of Dreams contest, fans will share their favorite part of a hotel stay – whether indulging in room service, unwinding with a spa treatment, or experiencing new cultures through the hotel’s art of hosting. The lucky fan and their guest will have the opportunity to wake up on matchday at Old Trafford, in the comfort of the Marriott Hotels’ M Club hospitality suite, which has been transformed into one of the brand’s guest rooms, overlooking the legendary pitch.

Marriott

March 7, 2023

Travel Brands’ Online Visibility Driven Down By Google Updates

Search giant Google’s latest two updates have cut down the visibility of the travel and tourism sector’s biggest UK brands.

Tank

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

March 1, 2023

Smack Podcast: Interview with ITB Berlin's new Exhibition Director Deborah Rothe

After 3 years of absence, the ITB Berlin, the world’s largest exhibition event for the hospitality industry, will be back in full throttle this year. We know you are as excited as we are, so here is a little personal service for you from us. Deborah Rothe, the Exhibition Director of the ITB Berlin, joined us on the podcast and we asked her what to expect from ITB Berlin 2023 and how it will differ from the last live ITB Berlin event back in 2019. Deborah told us about her career path to becoming the new exhibition director just weeks prior to this year’s event and the most memorable exhibitor stand from the years she has been involved with the ITB. Needless to say we asked her about the infamous afterparties during the week of ITB that take place throughout the city and Deborah shared the craziest moment of her career in working on exhibitions related to the ITB with us.

Smack Hospitality Media

Germany

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Mews

February 27, 2023

YHS 2023 is Back... In-Person!

As the largest student-led hospitality summit in the world, YHS serves as a platform for industry professionals, media members, and student delegates to engage in pertinent and insightful discussions on the industry's latest topics every year.

YHS Global

Lausanne, Switzerland

January 23, 2023

HSMAI Europe takes the region’s hospitality sector to new commercial heights at three-day London event for members

HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, has set a positive tone for the sector’s commercial progression in 2023.

HSMAI Europe

January 17, 2023

ITB Berlin 2023: Industry platform ITBxplore goes online and augments the live event in a virtual space

From 7 to 9 March 2023 the world of international tourism is meeting again in Berlin. For over 50 years ITB has been synonymous with industry expertise 365 days a year, networking and trendsetting events, whether virtual, in-person or hybrid. The new ITBxplore platform and the ITB Mobile app are virtual companions of the live event and offer exhibitors, trade visitors and media members wide-ranging content for preparing their visit to ITB Berlin.

ITB Berlin

Berlin, Germany

January 9, 2023

HSMAI Europe starts 2023 on a high note with three-day London event for hospitality commercial leaders and industry stakeholders

HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, is starting 2023 as it means to go on – in growth mode – by hosting its three-day business event for the region’s hospitality commercial elite.

HSMAI Europe

London, United Kingdom

January 5, 2023

Marriott Bonvoy Moments Offers Exclusive Opportunities for Manchester United Fanatics to Create Remarkable Memories With the Team

Marriott Bonvoy®, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, has announced it is offering Marriott Bonvoy members multiple opportunities to experience unforgettable moments with Manchester United. Launching today, together with Marriott Hotels, members can bid on opportunities for exclusive access including an overnight stay in Old Trafford Stadium, access to visit the pitch, and a chance to travel to Barcelona with the team, all through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season.

Marriott