Whistle Adds Artificial Intelligence and Workflow Automation to Guest Messaging Platform for Improved Hotel and Lodging Customer Service and Increased Operational Efficiency

Whistle, the leading guest messaging platform in the hospitality industry, announced artificial intelligence (AI) and workflow automation modules for its Whistle guest text messaging platform. Adding AI capabilities to its platform can further improve hotel and lodging customer service and increase operational efficiency already afforded by the Whistle platform.

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Report Reveals Business Travel Trends For 2020

There was more business travel in 2019 than ever before and that growth looks to continue in 2020. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) predicts global corporate travel spend will grow to an estimated $1.

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My biggest frustration with hotel-tech when booking or staying at a hotel!

View by David Adelson – President / Founder of INTELITY

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Man Vs Machine- Where Next for Revenue Management?

Have you heard? Europe's industry leading one-day conference 'Man Vs Machine - Where Next for Revenue Management?' is coming. And if you have an interest in the commercial performance of your hotel, you need to be there!Join us on the 11th February 2020 where we will bring up to 400 commercial leaders and revenue management specialists for a day of industry shaping debate, transformational thought leadership and unparalleled networking as we look at the impact of technological change on the critical role of revenue management.

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TripAdvisor Study Reveals 77% of Travelers More Likely to Book When Business Owners Respond to Reviews

New research released today from Ipsos MORI in partnership with TripAdvisor has revealed that customers are more likely to book after seeing owners respond to online reviews, demonstrating why hotel and restaurant owners should be making the most of TripAdvisor's free online tools to grow their business.

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Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts Selects IDeaS G3 RMS to Optimize Revenue across Seven Properties

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world's leading provider of revenue management software and services, announced today it will implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts' independent seven-property portfolio.

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SALTO releases new version of MyLock Online lock customization tool

SALTO Systems has upgraded MyLock, the online lock configuration customization tool that allows users to choose and see potential door configurations prior to purchase. With MyLock, users can select a SALTO electronic lock model, door type, and choose from a broad range of colours, finishes, handles, and functions.

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HCN Navigator Tablets: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

By 2021, Statista reports that 1.28 billion people will be using tablet computers daily as communication devices, portable TVs, study tools, alternatives for PCs, e-readers, remotes for electronics, car radios, gaming devices and more.

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Virtuoso® Reveals Stressed Gen X-ers Are Driving Wellness Travel, With Mindful Meditation The Focus For 2020

Travelers resolving to improve themselves in 2020 are focusing on wellness of the mind and spirit - even more than the physical. A survey by global luxury travel network Virtuoso® of advisors specializing in the growing wellness niche uncovered that reducing stress and anxiety are paramount with travelers in the New Year.

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Groups360™ Welcomes Vice President of Brand Engagement

Groups360™, a leading online global marketplace for meetings, has expanded its leadership team with the return of David O'Donohoe as its Vice President of Brand Engagement. In his new role, O'Donohoe will manage engagement of hotel brands with Groups360.

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Is Amazon the 'elephant in the (hotel) room'?

View by Jason Price – Executive Vice President at NextGuest Digital

"How and when will Amazon enter the travel industry? Glad you asked. It will not be for the love of travel as much as the complementary and strategic value to further expand the core Amazon business model."

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Today's Metasearch: Why It Should Be In Every Hotel's Marketing Mix

Hoteliers are always looking for ways to improve their digital strategies and turn every dollar into an even greater revenue-driving initiative. Every hotelier's marketing mix should include metasearch — especially considering all of the new and exciting updates coming to existing metasearch platforms and search engines.

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