Atlas Travel Expands Safety Solutions for Traveling Women
Atlas Travel, an award-winning, woman-owned and operated travel management company, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Maiden Voyage.
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Red Lion Hotels extends ReviewPro’s solutions to Knights Inn Brand acquisition
Red Lion Hotels (RLH) has extended ReviewPro guest satisfaction solutions to all 350 Knights Inn Brand properties acquired last year. The newly acquired hotels have been added to ReviewPro's Online Reputation Management and Guest Satisfaction Survey solutions. RLH monitors reputation at the individual property level and the corporate level in order to identify areas for operational and service improvement and highlight where training is needed, all based on guest feedback.
BCD Travel Invests Heavily In Japan Operations
BCD Travel has signed an agreement to take a majority ownership in Japan. The agreement gives BCD controlling interest in their operations in Japan, one of the Asia-Pacific region's most important markets for corporate travel. "This investment is the result of careful, long-term planning and also a reflection of our commitment to Asia Pacific," said Greg O'Neil, BCD's president of Asia Pacific. "As the majority stakeholder in our Japan venture with our trusted partner Hitachi Travel Bureau, we look forward to enhancing our product and service offerings for both global and local clients in this key market."
SiteMinder partners with Charme & Caractère Hôtels to elevate guest experiences across the world
SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, has partnered with Charme & Caractère Hôtels, a leading network of hotel owners, to elevate the guest experience created by luxury and boutique hotels and lodges across France and more than 80 countries. Under the partnership, member hotels of C&C can connect SiteMinder's distribution technology with their property management system to increase both their visibility among travelers online and understanding of their guests' booking journey.
Travelocity Helps Vacation BFFs Plan Their Next Trip Drama-Free
Study reveals nearly half of millennial travelers have had a bad travel experience with a friend; 52% of Gen Z travelers stopped speaking to each other after a terrible trip. Take the travel companion quiz ahead of National Best Friends Day June 8 and earn up to 10% off your next trip.
Traditional B&B Bookings Are Up Triple Digits This Summer - Here's Where And When To Book Them
Bed and breakfasts may seem like something of the past, but according to Travelocity, this old school accommodation is seeing a significant uptick this summer. New booking data from the travel site shows room nights at B&Bs have grown 25 percent year-over-year1 both domestically and internationally, and some major cities are seeing increased demand of 100 percent or more, including popular destinations like Los Angeles(100%), San Francisco (125%), Chicago (149%), Detroit (145%) and Charlotte (149%).
With Over a Decade Exhibiting at HITEC, InvoTech is Excited to Return to Minneapolis this Year with New Technology and System Features
InvoTech Systems Inc. announced participating at the HITEC Show in Minneapolis and the recent implementation of its new wireless UHF-RFID handheld reader with integrated InvoTech software Interface for portable use. The new handheld is used to streamline all laundry, linen and uniform processes providing fast and accurate inventory scanning for small, medium and large operations. InvoTech Systems is the leading provider of advanced Linen Management, Laundry and Uniform Systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for Hotels, Casinos, Convention Centers, Clean Rooms, Theme Parks, Stadiums, Hospitals and many other industries worldwide. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Laundry and Uniform Systems.
Sabre Corporate Travel Survey Reveals Trends Shaping Booking Behavior In Asia Pacific
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today reveals the results of a survey that compiles insight from over 70 corporate travel management companies (TMCs) from across Asia Pacific, revealing the latest trends in terms of regional bookings. Sabre's survey discloses that as economic growth continues to sweep across the region, more and more companies are expecting their corporate travel managers to contribute to their business success, asking them to look for door-to-door travel booking solutions, demanding expense integration and, most importantly, to identify cost-saving opportunities.
apaleo Interviews New Hotel Client, Made In Louise
In apaleo's 10 Questions series, we take an inside look at how innovative hoteliers are running their businesses, from how they got in to the hotel industry, to facing their biggest challenges, and how they view the future of hospitality tech. In this installment, we sat down with Martin Duchateau, General Manager of Made in Louise to get his take on what it is like running a charming boutique hotel in the heart of Brussels.
Shiji Group Announces Hyatt Has Selected Infrasys Cloud for Restaurant Enterprise Solutions
Atlanta, Shiji Group announced today that Hyatt has selected Infrasys Cloud, a hardware agnostic and cloud-based Restaurant Enterprise Solution, as a solution to enable many of its food and beverage outlets.
HRS Expands Business Travel Leadership Role in Europe with New Offices in Amsterdam and Paris
HRS, the leading Global Hotel Solutions provider, is expanding its presence in two vibrant European city centers. Building upon a successful 2018 that featured several major multi-national client signings, HRS is adding staff on multiple continents to serve its growing client roster. New offices supporting corporations in Benelux and France are timely in 2019, as companies with significant hotel expenditures navigate increasing rates (S&P Global projects hotel rate increases in the "high single digits" in Benelux and France) and the evolving ramifications of Brexit negotiations.
European Business Travellers Prefer Online Travel Agencies
Fresh research from SAP Concur and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) shows that, nowadays, business travellers are less likely to book flights and accommodation directly from suppliers. In other words, online travel agency (OTA) bookings have now surpassed direct bookings to become the more popular option, particularly for those travelling for business. In this study, 1,252 business travellers, hailing from an assortment of European countries like the UK, Belgium, Germany, France and various Nordic countries, who travelled for business at least once in the last year were polled. The figures show the number of European business travellers booking flights directly with their preferred airline drop from 79% in 2017 to 68% this year. In the same time period, direct hotel bookings dropped 13%, from 83% to 70%.
7 Floor Plans of Famous Hotel Rooms from Film
A night in a hotel room means you're away from home. Perhaps it's a holiday, a work trip, or some kind of special occasion, and it feels a little out of the ordinary. It's no wonder, then, that filmmakers choose the hotel room as the set for the many iconic moments of their movies.
Metro Laundry Service Expands Using InvoTech Laundry System
InvoTech Systems Inc. announced the recent implementation of its Laundry System, by Metro Laundry Service, in the Washington DC area. A new MLS plant capable of processing over 14 million lbs. of textiles annually. InvoTech Systems is the leading provider of advanced Linen Management, Laundry and Uniform Systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for industrial laundry operations, and hotel and hospital laundries. The InvoTech Laundry System installed at Metro Laundry Service interfaces with the InvoTech Linen System for the most complete laundry inventory tracking. In addition, the InvoTech Laundry System integrates a comprehensive rental system for linens and uniforms. Click here for more information on InvoTechs Linen, Laundry and Uniform Systems.
OTA Insight Continues Rapid North American Expansion with Best Western Partnership
New York and London, November 13, 2018 - OTA Insight, the cloud-based data intelligence platform for the hospitality industry, today announced an expanded partnership with Best Western® Hotels & Resorts to maximize revenue and drive better distribution across each of its 2,200 U.S. and Canadian hotel properties. The partnership represents a monumental milestone for the company as now, 40,000 hotels in 168 countries are benefiting from OTA Insight's solutions.
The Legendary Virginian, Curio by Hilton Hotel Reopens After 40 Years with Riegel Linens
[ Johnston, S.C.— Nov. 6, 2018 ] — When the 105-year-old historic Virginian Hotel completed its recent four-year, $30 million renovation, management made sure that only the best linens topped tables in its ballrooms. As the biggest luxury hotel in Lynchburg, Va., General Manager Dennis Marcinik selected Premier Murata Air Jet spun polyester tablecloths and napkins by Riegel. Located at 712 Church St., the Virginian, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has been a centerpiece of downtown Lynchburg since 1913.
One Year after Introduction of Stricter Hotel Cancellation Rules: Business Travelers Are Not Adjusting Booking Behavior; Companies Challenged to Minimize Incremental Fees
A year after several global chains introduced new cancellation fees, the hotel booking behavior of travelers in global corporations is largely unaffected. Analysis of corporate bookings by HRS, the leading global hotel solutions provider, found that the relative number of cancellations increased by nearly one (0.9) percent. And the associated additional costs for companies are considerable: the tightened conditions led to corporations absorbing higher hotel costs - on average 3.8 percent of their total hotel spend.
Business Travellers are Spending More and Paying for Their Own Extras
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Mexico’s Velas Resorts Accepted into Membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Velas Resorts in Mexico announces its properties in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta have been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts - the world's largest independent hotel brand that represents more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. The Grand Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit are the newest experiences available within the brand's Legend Collection, the ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the most remarkable destinations of the world. Velas Vallarta, an oceanfront family-friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta, join's the brand's Lifestyle Collection, a diverse group of premier global properties offering engaging stays and memorable moments.
SGS Hosts Complimentary Hospitality Webinar Series
The travel and hospitality industry is faced with a variety of potential risks, including environmental, social and economic. Of the many challenges facing the travel and hospitality industry today, two hold the greatest potential impact on guest experience and profit; Risk and Sustainability. To help inform hospitality industry professionals, SGS has organized a complimentary webinar series to address these two issues and how they can impact your bottom line.