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.
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, 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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
[ 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.
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.
A big part of our job is to make sure that we are on top of the latest news and insights that matter to your independent hotel. So sometimes it might feel like we're sharing a lot of data here on AP Voice but we want to help you understand your clients to identify the best sales and marketing strategies to attract them and encourage repeat visits.
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.
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.
Startup YourNewBase announces its launch and its goal to be the singular platform for finding and booking serviced apartments. YourNewBase is more than just a listing aggregator—it's a new way for travelers, expats, and relocation companies to connect with the properties that best suit their needs.
Two hotels of the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne - the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence - have been accepted into Virtuoso®'s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
All hotel owners know that even a simple rumor can have a devastating effect on their business if it attracts the right kind of media attention, a simple accusation can instantly damage your hotel's hard-earned reputation.
Gentelle Hotel Supplies Co. Ltd, the Jeddah based wholesale supplier of premium quality bed, bath, and banquet linen has announced its participation in 'The Hotel Show – Saudi Arabia, 2018'; the Saudi Kingdom's premier hospitality and food industry event that will host industry experts to share ideas, trends and insights.
The best-laid plans – is there even such a thing when it comes to business travel? Last minute travel is not only unavoidable but inevitable. It is often out of your control – meetings change; flights are delayed or canceled; clients need you. According to a SAP Concur report released last year, these eleventh-hour bookings can cost you more for flights, but last-minute hotel bookings buck this trend. Looking at booking windows of 0 days, 0–3 days, 4–7 days, 8–14 days, 15–30 days, and 30+ days, SAP Concur's 2017 hotel data for EMEA shows that the lowest median rates can be found 0–3 days out, but most rooms are booked 15–30 and 30+ days out. Quite simply, travellers are losing money by booking earlier than when prices are at their lowest.
To discover what's trending in 2018, travelers need only to browse throughVirtuoso®'s newly released 2018 Best of the Best catalog of the world's best hotels and experiences. The largest edition to date, featuring 1,250 hotels, resorts, villas and private island retreats in 108 countries alongside 54 one-of-a-kind experiences, Best of the Best showcases Virtuoso's Hotels & Resorts Program, a hallmark of this renowned global luxury travel network. New this year: a record-setting addition of 110 properties, courtesy of unprecedented expansion. Virtuoso's curated collection of hotels boasts diversity in both size and feel, with properties ranging from four to 4,004 rooms. The portfolio's impressive breadth spans hotels, resorts, lodges, tents, camps, private islands, villas and apartments. More than 550 of the featured hotels work exclusively with Virtuoso, choosing not to associate with other travel organizations. Almost half of Virtuoso's hotels are under 100 rooms, and a similar number are independent properties not affiliated with a collection or brand.
Following its expansion into Ireland earlier this year, the leading hospitality software business Guestline is continuing its investment in the Irish market as it joins other industry representatives at the Munster 2017 GDPR Conference. Taking place at The Brehon Hotel in Killarney on 27 November 2017, the event is packed with advice and best practise ahead of major changes impacting the hospitality sector next year.
Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® has determined 2018 will be the year for discovering less-visited destinations. Virtuoso's 2018 Luxe Report, which forecasts what to expect in travel for the year ahead, shows the desire for unspoiled natural beauty continuing to motivate travelers. The annual report, which has firmly established Virtuoso as a recognized trend spotter, reveals consumer preferences in high-end and experiential travel, as discerned from a comprehensive survey of the network's travel advisors worldwide.