What does it take to shape the future of hotel development while staying true to your vision? In this episode of The Turndown, Richard Kessler, Founder of The Kessler Collection, shares his journey from building budget hotels to becoming a visionary in boutique luxury.
UrVenue, the leading commerce and booking technology provider for hospitality and gaming, has announced its strategic partnership with The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, to provide online event booking at the DraftKings Lounge, a two-story retail sportsbook and entertainment complex, Stadium Social Sports Bar & Grill and Topgolf Swing Suite golf simulator bays. Just in time for the biggest sports betting month of the year, The Nash is leveraging UrVenue’s innovative venue management system technology to offer seamless booking of its sports entertainment areas, featuring a 60-foot-wide and 22-foot-tall video wall, the largest single-wall-mounted video screen in New Hampshire.
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology company, has advanced its business intelligence solutions with AI-enabled analysis to deliver hotels smarter data with practical commercial insights.
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has launched an Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) business division. The move signals a bold step into the elite sphere of luxury goods and lifestyle, further complementing the organisation’s longstanding global leadership position in luxury travel.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been chosen by CITY STAY to streamline operations and improve the guest experience across its expanding network of serviced apartments in Switzerland.
Sertifi, developer of a complete revenue-accelerating agreements platform and hospitality-tailored payment processor, SertifiPay, is excited to announce they have ranked #1 on Hotel Tech Report’s Global Best Payment Processing Software list for the second year in a row.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re unveiling the trends that some of the industry’s sharpest minds believe will transform hospitality in 2025.
Nov. 19, 2024 – Atlanta – WorldVia Travel Network, a leading travel host agency in the United States, has announced the publication of “Travel Marketeering: A Complete Guide for Starting (or Refreshing) Your Travel Agency,” written by Joshua Harrell, chief revenue officer for WorldVia Travel Group. The comprehensive book is a manual to equip both aspiring travel professionals and established agency owners with the essential tools they need to build successful and sustainable travel businesses.
Jerne (www.jerne.com), the leading platform connecting digital-focused travel curators with experience providers, is celebrating reaching 10,000 registered curators with the launch of an industry-first rating system to help experience providers efficiently and effectively manage their sales and marketing strategies through influential communities.
Alliants, a leading provider of cutting-edge guest experience technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Les Clefs d'Or International, the esteemed global association of professional hotel concierges. This partnership heralds the recent launch of an insightful new documentary series, “Masters of Hospitality”, dedicated to shining a light on the critical importance of the concierge role in elevating guest experiences and redefining service excellence in the hospitality sector.
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (09/30/2024) — Revinate, a global direct bookings platform leader powered by class leading data platform management and guest communication solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce that it has obtained its certification under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This certification underscores Revinate’s long-standing commitment to the privacy and security of its customers’ data, aligning with the highest standards for data protection both in the United States and internationally.
RoomPriceGenie, developer of an award-winning revenue management solution for hotels, is proud to announce the launch of the free, online Revenue Management Content Library, which gives independent hotels the tools necessary to boost bookings and maximise revenue.
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, is thrilled to announce that Grupo Brisas has chosen Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS and Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) to transform and elevate guest experiences across their prestigious properties in Mexico. Known for its authentic Mexican spirit and luxurious services, Grupo Brisas manages three different brands from coast to coast in Mexico, including the iconic NIZUC Resort & Spa, Las Brisas Resorts, and Galería Plaza Urban Hotels.
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator is excited to announce that Park Hotel Group has selected Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) to further enhance the experience of their guests. As one of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality companies, Park Hotel Group continues to innovate by incorporating state-of-the-art technology. Located in Japan’s scenic Ishikari Bay and known for its breathtaking views and exceptional amenities, Grand Park Otaru was the first location to go live with Shiji Enterprise Platform earlier this month.
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its strategic partnership with the Dolder Grand, an iconic luxury hotel located in Zurich, Switzerland. This partnership marks the implementation of Shiji’s cutting-edge Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) and Infrasys Point-of-Sale POS system throughout the Dolder Grand's distinguished property.
Shiji, the hospitality technology leader, proudly announces that View Hotels has chosen Shiji’s Infrasys Cloud POS and Digital Dine solutions for its Australian locations. Known for their exceptional guest service, contemporary accommodations, and prime locations, View Hotels sought a sophisticated, integrated solution to streamline operations and enhance service delivery. By adopting Shiji’s F&B Solutions, View Hotels has achieved seamless integration between Infrasys POS with their existing payment systems and PMS, ensuring an efficient, unified platform across all three locations in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
HQ, an industry-leading global enterprise solution for corporate ground transportation (mobility), announced today that Amex Ventures has made an investment to help accelerate the rollout of enhancements to its mobility platform, targeting both large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The announcement was shared at the GBTA 2024, a premier global event for the business travel industry in Atlanta, Georgia.
UTRECHT, The Netherlands -- While many business travelers know of and often refer to their company’s travel policy, there’s still a gap between policy awareness and policy compliance, according to a recent BCD Travel survey of 1,200+ business travelers worldwide. The survey looked at changes in travel policies and traveler satisfaction with current regulations.
In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Nick Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather. Together, they discuss the technical and financial aspects of providing a weather guarantee and how Sensible partners with hotels and booking platforms to integrate this service seamlessly into the booking flow. They also touch on the increased demand for travel insurance post-COVID, Sensible Weather’s strategic partnership with AMEX Ventures, and their plans for expanding their services within the hospitality and outdoor travel sectors.
According to BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2023 Asia Pacific Report, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok are the most visited cities in the region by APAC business travelers. The intercontinental list is led by Frankfurt, London and Amsterdam. The report is based on BCD flight and rail data from 2023 in a range of APAC markets1.