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Championing the value of independent data

By Woody Wade - Scenario planning expert

In April of this year, Carson Booth was named CEO of Berlin-based SnapShot GmbH. Previously the Global VP for Property Technology at Starwood, then Marriott, he brings a wealth of relevant experience to his new assignment at the helm of this six-year old company, already one of the largest hospitality data processors in the world.

Opinion18 JuneHotel Yearbook Property TechnologyInnovationBig Data

Blockchain: Loyalty And The Next Generation Of Traveller

By Sarah McCay Tams - Director of Content, EMEA

Blockchain is the next major disruptor to the travel industry, according to industry experts talking at the Blockchain Demystified - How will it change your business? panel discussion at last week's EyeforTravel Europe Summit.

Opinion15 JuneDuettoProperty TechnologyInnovationBlockchain Technology

Lefteris Tsikandilakis - Hospitality Design Trendsetter

By Phil Butler - Analyst and Editor in Chief at Argophilia Travel News

Lefteris Tsikandilakis has risen to be one of the most respected architects in Greece. His work is recognized for both the scope of projects he's undertaken, and for the vision, elegance, and functionality of his designs.

Opinion 8 JunePamil Visions PRGreece

The monkey moved to someone else's back...

By Georges Panayotis - President & CEO - MKG Group

What we are seeing, however, is that the responsibilities are shifting... the monkey is changing backs... brand owners no longer own both the walls and the business. Today, franchisees support investment costs and must make up for years of backlog.

Opinion 8 JuneHospitality ON Destination Marketing

Championing the value of independent data

By Woody Wade

Opinion18 June

GDPR: Why Hoteliers Should Take the new EU Regulations Very Seriously

By Stuart Pallister - Associate Director, Lausanne Hospitality Research Center

New EU rules on data protection - or GDPR - , seven years in the making, come/came into effect on May 25. The advice from IT experts to hoteliers is: take the new rules very seriously or risk heavy fines of up to 20 million euros or four percent of the company's global turnover, whichever is higher.

Opinion31 MayEHLInformation TechnologySafety & SecurityLegalDigital MarketingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Beyond 'Contact Us'

By Tom Dibble - Founder and CEO at Screen Pilot

Address, email, phone number.Every hotel website has a "contact us" page, a page where people can find the most basic details.Such a passive posture, however, is a missed opportunity for hotel teams to facilitate interaction and funnel a user's focus while they're actively engaged.

Opinion30 MayScreen Pilot LLCDigital MarketingChatbots, Robotics & AI

Crete's Nikos Igoumenidis on Emerging Trends and Sustainable Tourism

By Phil Butler - Analyst and Editor in Chief at Argophilia Travel News

Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis is a Heraklion, Crete native elected to the Hellenic Parliament to represent his region, home city, and Crete back in 2015. A cardiologist by profession, he's a former Director of Cardiology at the clinic of the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI), and currently responsible for tourism on behalf of SYRIZA parliamentary group.

Opinion18 MayPamil Visions PRCreteGreeceEnvironment & SustainabilityLodging IndustryDestination Marketing

Those Who Adore Detesting, Are Now in Over Their Heads

By Georges Panayotis - President & CEO - MKG Group

Much progress has been made over the past 40 years in the accommodations sector! The new chain concepts have enabled the hotel business to develop considerably in France and Europe and, for some, in the rest of the world.

Opinion18 MayHospitality ON FranceReal Estate & Investment

The best holiday experience with family and friends in Tenerife and Majorca

By Ismael Gonzalez Serrano - Journalist

A memorable holidayOnly few islands can match the spectacular experiences available on a visit to Tenerife and the other popular islands of Spain. In Tenerife, for example, you can find a combination of beaches, gastronomy, architecture, volcanoes, and culture.

Opinion14 MayAlfaro AguadoSpainDestination Marketing

The Impact of Terror on Europe's Hotels

By Tomas Emanuel - Director of Business Development at STR

How have hotel markets in Europe reacted to terror attacks over the past three years? Tragically, Europe has endured multiple terrorist attacks in recent years. In the past 12 months alone, we've seen a shift in the way terror affects hotel performance, and this article will delve into how several markets reacted following attacks.

Opinion10 MayEHLSafety & SecurityMarkets & PerformanceTerrorism