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February 13, 2025

VenueSuite Launches "To Go" - Europe’s First Venue Management System Optimised for Mobile Devices

In the fast-paced world of event and meeting management, timing is everything. Responding quickly to booking inquiries can increase your chances of securing a deal by up to 68%. As corporate bookers demand faster responses and more flexibility, venue hosts need to be “always on.” That’s why VenueSuite is excited to launch VenueSuite To Go, Europe’s first mobile-optimised venue management system. Designed to empower venue hosts with full functionality on the go - introduced at EventSummit 2025 in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

February 12, 2025

Strategies for Marketing Your Pet-Friendly Hotel

When I think of pet-friendly hotels, I can’t help but remember how important my pets are to me and how they can affect my personal travel decisions. Years ago, my husband and I were traveling home to Ohio from North Carolina for Christmas with our dog when we hit the aftermath of a blizzard in West Virginia. It was a tough drive, and eventually, we had to throw in the towel and find a hotel to stay in for the night.

Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics

February 12, 2025

Venuelocity Streamlines Group Lead Generation With MeetingBroker Integration

Venuelocity, group lead generation for hotels and resorts, announced today a new integration with Amadeus MeetingBroker. This milestone integration seamlessly connects Venuelocity’s network of meeting and wedding planners to hotel sales and catering teams nationwide, streamlining communication and enhancing event planning efficiency.

Venuelocity and Amadeus Hospitality

February 11, 2025

Google Search Ads is now connected to Travel Feeds

Hoteliers who have taken advantage of Google’s hospitality marketing tools are already familiar with all the ways the search giant can connect guests with accommodations. But Google Hotel Center Feeds offer a new way to reach potential visitors.

February 11, 2025

Jerne Reaches 11,000 Curators, Appoints Chief Technology Officer

Jerne, the leading platform connecting digital-focused travel curators with experience providers, has reached 11,000 registered curators (content creators, social media influencers, and travel advisor multi-hyphenates) alongside announcing the appointment of Jeremy Sikkema as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately.

February 6, 2025

African Winners of the GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2024 Announced

We celebrated the African winners of the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards in style at the Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town. The event, hosted with the support of sponsors Hotel Time, FEDHASA, and Stenden University South Africa, brought together some of the region’s most talented hoteliers and industry professionals for a night of recognition and celebration.

February 5, 2025

Sojern Unveils its 2025 State of Destination Marketing Report

Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for travel, is excited to announce the launch of the “State of Destination Marketing 2025” report for destination marketing organizations (DMOs). This report, produced through a partnership between Sojern and Benchmark Research Partners—and supported by Brand USA, Destination Canada, the European Travel Commission, and the Caribbean Tourism Organization—builds off the 2024 report and highlights current destination marketing trends.

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

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Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

February 5, 2025

The importance of pickup and pace in hotel revenue management

Booking pace and pickup are crucial starting points that revenue professionals in the hospitality industry monitor to ensure they are selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, and at the right price.

February 5, 2025

42 add-on and upsell ideas to increase revenue for your spa

Luxury hotels and spas should always be seeking ways to elevate the guest experience while keeping operational costs in check. One effective strategy is the introduction of thoughtful, low-cost service add-ons and upsells that enhance perceived value without significantly impacting the spa’s bottom line. Small touches can create memorable experiences for guests while providing opportunities to increase revenue per visit.

February 4, 2025

Cheryl Hines to be the recipient of the World Hospitality Award

The World Hospitality Symposium is proud to announce Cheryl Hines as the recipient of the 2025 World Hospitality Award. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to enhancing the quality of hospitality for both customers and the broader travel and hospitality industries.

HotelPlanner.com

February 4, 2025

Hotelogix partners with Profitroom to help hotels with more direct sales via their websites

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, announced the integration of its comprehensive Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) with Profitroom's Booking Engine platform. As a significant development in the hospitality industry, this partnership aims to improve direct booking capabilities for hospitality businesses across the globe, leading to enhanced revenue.

January 30, 2025

The Hotels Network Launches Swaps: A Game-Changer in Personalized Hotel Website Experiences

The Hotels Network (THN), a direct growth platform serving over 20,000 hotels worldwide, has launched Swaps, an inventive solution designed to personalize hotel websites by dynamically replacing content for each visitor.

The Hotels Network

January 27, 2025

Navigating the World of Hotels and OTAs: A Guide to Maximizing Your Travel Experience

When planning a trip, choosing the right hotel is crucial to ensure a memorable experience. However, the booking process can often feel overwhelming with the multitude of options. This is where Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) come into play. OTAs have transformed the way we book accommodations by offering a wide range of choices and simplifying the booking process. Let’s explore how you can maximize your travel experience by understanding the advantages and unique features of various OTAs and how hotels can effectively manage their listings on these platforms.

Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics

January 24, 2025

Technology, Strategy, Innovation.

This article was originally written for The Interface Magazine. It is republished here as a relevant article for Shiji Insights readers.

Shiji and Langham

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Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

January 22, 2025

How a Strategic Integrated Campaign Elevated Visibility & Conversions for an Event Venue

An event venue connected to a hotel in New York City struggled to capture market share. Despite having a premium location and offerings, the venue was being overlooked by potential clients. The standalone website, which served as the primary digital presence for this venue, was seeing minimal traffic and conversions.

Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics

January 21, 2025

Amadeus Strengthens Commitment to AI Innovation in Hospitality with hivr.ai

Amadeus, a leading global travel technology company, has announced a minority investment in hivr.ai through its strategic funding program Amadeus Ventures. hivr.ai, an innovative scale – up started in 2019, consolidates and automates meeting and group sales across the fragmented distribution landscape, including hotel websites, email, phone, and third-party venue finders. The technology enables hotels to streamline processes, shorten sales cycles, and significantly increase revenue from meetings and groups.

Amadeus Hospitality

January 21, 2025

Meetingmax Partners with aRes Travel to Streamline Post-Cutoff Hotel Bookings

Meetingmax, the leading provider of event room block management software, has announced a strategic partnership with aRes Travel to address the growing challenges of post-cutoff hotel bookings. This collaboration offers event managers an innovative solution to ensure no attendee is left without accommodations, even after the contracted room blocks close.

January 17, 2025

How Hotels Elevate Direct Sales and Personalisation

As digital transformation drives the hospitality industry, direct bookings have become a key battleground for hotels. Juanjo Rodríguez, founder and CEO of The Hotels Network, sat down with Florencia Cueto to discuss the evolution of direct sales, personalisation, and the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing the guest experience.

Shiji and The Hotels Network

January 16, 2025

Alliants Experience Platform Now Available On Oracle Cloud Marketplace

Alliants, a leading provider of hospitality guest experience technology solutions and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that the Alliants Experience Platform is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and integrates with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

January 16, 2025

The hidden cost of rate disparity: OTAs undercutting hotels responsible for 50% rise in Cost Per Click (CPC)

Hotels that allow Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to undercut their rates pay nearly 50% more for PPC leads, new research has revealed.