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Oktoberfest Set to Drive a Third of Munich’s Hotel Bookings this Autumn: SiteMinder

Berlin, Germany – Hotel bookings during Oktoberfest are pouring into Munich and are set to account for 32% of the host city’s reservations this autumn. This is according to new data from SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, which analysed forward bookings during the world’s most iconic beer festival celebrated in Bavaria within southern Germany.

SiteMinder
Germany
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Knowland and Amadeus Report U.S. Group Business Delivers Seven Consecutive Quarters of Growth

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Amadeus, a leading technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). For the second quarter of 2024, the Index shows overall health of 105.5 percent year-over-year (YOY.) This is the first time the overall Index has exceeded 100 percent, reflecting continued industry health across all reported indices. In addition, 22 of the top 25 U.S. markets have achieved 100 percent or more in overall performance compared to the same time in 2023.

The Knowland Group and Amadeus Hospitality
United States
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US Open Finals Weekend Drives 16% Spike in New York City Hotel Rates: SiteMinder

Hotel rooms for the finals weekend of the US Open Tennis Championships have been snapped up for 16% more than the average banked by New York City’s hotels this summer. This is according to new data from the world's leading distribution and revenue platform SiteMinder, which analyzed bookings for the two-week-long tournament commencing at the end of August.

SiteMinder
New York, New York, United States
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Sports Tourism Drives Las Vegas Year-over-Year Growth in Meetings for June with a 22.2 Percent Uptick, Knowland Data Shows

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported that Las Vegas took the lead in meeting volume growth with a solid 22.2 percent increase for June year-over-year (YoY). Ranked second, St. Louis, Mo. saw a 12 percent increase in YoY growth. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

The Knowland Group
United States
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Measuring the Impact of the 2024 Olympics on France’s Hotels

With slightly over three weeks until the start of Paris 2024, SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, has analysed hotel arrivals during the Olympics period (26 July to August 11), and compared them to the same dates last year. The results are derived from SiteMinder's platform, which generates more than 120 million reservations annually, worth over US$50 billion in revenue for its more than 41,000 hotel customers.

SiteMinder
France
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WorldVia Travel Group Offers Select 2024 Travel Trend Insights

June 24, 2024 – Atlanta – WorldVia Travel Group, a collection of leading travel companies in the United States, has shared select, current and upcoming travel trends. These trends provide insights into a selection of the dynamic changes and evolving preferences shaping the travel industry, offering valuable guidance for travel advisors and travel agency owners planning their strategies and services to meet the shifting needs of modern travelers.

WorldVia Travel Group
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6-in-10 guests at Northern Hemisphere hotels will arrive from abroad this summer: SiteMinder report

A new report by SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, reveals the momentum of global bookings for accommodation in the Northern Hemisphere, as summer commences. The report, SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends – Summer 2024 Edition, has found that international arrivals are set to rise by 10% year-on-year to an average 62% of summer check-ins, compared to 52% in 2023. The largest year-on-year jump will be experienced by hotels in the US and Mexico, where international arrivals are set to grow by 16% and 20%, respectively.

SiteMinder
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International Hotel Bookings in Germany Jump to 40% Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024: SiteMinder

Forty percent of June and July hotel stays will be from international guests, as football fans flock to Germany for UEFA Euro 2024. This is according to SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. Comparing data for both months with the same period in 2023, SiteMinder also reveals that the total volume of bookings in the country has increased by 29%.

SiteMinder
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Three Hills Announces Latest Investment from €1 billion Fund in Leading Italian Amenities Player in the Luxury Hospitality Sector, La Bottega

Three Hills (the “Firm”) is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading luxury hospitality amenities supplier, La Bottega Group (“La Bottega” or “the Company”), which will see the Company receive c. €115 million of new funding through a combination of preferred capital and equity from the Firm. The investment plays to Three Hills’ existing expertise in the hospitality space, with investments including Sant Ambroeus and The Wilde.

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MENA Region Leads Global Growth in Luxury Travel, Reveals Mastercard Affluent Travel Report

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the main regions driving growth in affluent travel, recording high spends, while also displaying an appetite for sustainable eco-luxury and meaningful cultural experiences. Mastercard’s latest report, ‘Affluent Travel: A Middle East Perspective’, released during the Arabian Travel Market 2024, unpacks some of the key trends.

MasterCard Worldwide
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AMEX GBT to acquire CWT

American Express Global Business Travel (“Amex GBT”), which is operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE: GBTG) (“Amex GBT” or the “Company”), a leading B2B software and services company for travel and expense, has today announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CWT, a global business travel and meetings solutions provider, in a transaction that values CWT at approximately $570 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to certain assumptions and purchase price adjustments. The transaction will be funded by a combination of stock and cash and is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals.

American Express GBT and CWT
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Knowland Reports Tampa-St. Petersburg Florida Market Sees 20 Percent Year-over-Year Growth in February

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla. market led in meetings and events growth for top 25 markets in February with 20 percent year-over-year growth. Denver and Boston came in second and third, while National Associations and Technology groups led in four of the five top markets. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

The Knowland Group
United States
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Knowland Reveals a Significant Lift in Data Usage by Conference and Convention Centers

Today, Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced a significant increase of 50 percent in convention and conference center platform usage in 2023. This speaks to the impact and importance of data-driven insights in staying ahead of the competition and increasing revenue from the full range of space sizes.

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