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November 21, 2019

Only Half of Global Leaders in the Oil and Gas Sector Say Their Companies Have Traveler Health and Safety Programs in Place

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, and its Energy, Resources and Marine (ERM) division, found through independent research that only 52% of C-suite and senior executives say their organizations have traveler health and safety programs in place. While only 32% say their organizations measure and report on the impact of traveler well-being, according to CWT ERM's annual report, 2020 Vision: A Close Look at the Well-Being of Traveling Employees, published today.

November 7, 2019

Homelife Deterioration And Putting Pressure On Colleagues Are The Two Biggest Pain Points Of Business Travel

Independent research commissioned by CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has revealed the two biggest worries that affect frequent business travelers across the world are homelife deterioration and putting pressure on colleagues.

August 7, 2019

SMARTments serviced apartments selects ReviewPro to exceed guest expectations for its corporate clients

SMARTments serviced apartments in Germany has partnered with ReviewPro to improve the guest experience and secure repeat business from its corporate clients. The group has a large volume of corporate accounts and is employing the ReviewPro Guest Satisfaction Survey (GSS) solution with PMS filters to ensure a deeper understanding of this segment and make the operational and service improvements needed to increase repeat bookings. It is also employing the Online Reputation Management (ORM) solution to monitor online reputation and set correct expectations for guests.

August 6, 2019

BCD Travel signs agreement to participate in Qantas Channel

BCD Travel has signed an agreement with Qantas Airways to participate in the Qantas Channel. The agreement applies to all individual global distribution system bookings, and BCD now is finalizing required agreements with individual GDSs.

August 5, 2019

As part of ongoing growth plan, BCD Travel acquires top travel management company Adelman Travel

BCD Travel today announced it has acquired Milwaukee, Wis.-based Adelman Travel Group. Ranked by Travel Weekly at number 23 globally, Adelman is one of the largest full-service travel management companies in North America.

August 5, 2019

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.

Atlas Travel & Technology Group

August 5, 2019

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.

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July 4, 2019

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."

June 20, 2019

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.

May 29, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

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%).

May 22, 2019

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.

May 8, 2019

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.

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April 12, 2019

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.

February 7, 2019

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.

February 5, 2019

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.

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December 28, 2018

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%.

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December 13, 2018

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.

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November 28, 2018

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.

November 13, 2018

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.