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Black Friday 2024: Strategic Hotel Website Campaigns Drive 64% Growth in Direct Bookings

Black Friday has become a game-changer in the hospitality industry, a moment that redefines booking trends and drives unprecedented opportunities for hoteliers. As one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, its impact on the travel sector continues to grow, reshaping how hotels approach their direct channel strategies. Following the close of the 2024 Black Friday season, The Hotels Network (THN) has conducted an in-depth analysis to uncover how this pivotal period influenced direct bookings, celebrating standout successes and uncovering key lessons for the future.

Resorts World Las Vegas Selects Alliants to Revolutionize Guest Experience with Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions

Las Vegas, NV — 26th November 2024 – In a city where the extraordinary is an everyday experience, Resorts World Las Vegas is ready to elevate luxury and convenience to new heights through an exciting collaboration with technology innovator Alliants. The introduction of an avant-garde contactless guest experience through Alliants technology signals a bold new era for one of Las Vegas's newest state-of-the-art resorts.

Beyond Bier and Weißwurst: Cheers to Reviews

The 2024 Oktoberfest brought in massive crowds and substantial business for local hotels. Global Review Index (GRI) data provides critical insights into how Munich hotels handled the increased demand. By examining the trends and performance metrics, hoteliers can identify areas of improvement and strategic actions that add value for guests. Here’s a breakdown of key findings with actionable insights for hoteliers.

Reducing OTA Commissions

Countrywide Hotels, a UK-based management and consultancy firm, oversees a portfolio of approximately 30 diverse hotels, ranging from small country house hotels to large, business-focused hotels.

Avalon Hospitality Group Drives Growth, Empowers Sales Team with STS Cloud, ProposalPath, and E-Signature Implementation

Avalon Hospitality Group (AHG), a trusted name in hotel management for full-service, select-service and resort properties, proudly announces the integration of SalesAndCatering.com’s STS Cloud and ProposalPath by Bluebuzzard across its expansive portfolio. This forward-thinking commitment to cutting-edge group sales technology is set to enhance productivity, elevate client experiences, and foster growth throughout its properties.

2024 Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index: A Thriving Winter Season Ahead, Sparked by Holiday Celebrations and Seasonal Joy

More than half of Americans (57%) are preparing for winter travel, with 96% of them planning to travel as much or even more than last winter, according to Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index released today. Seasonal data from the world's largest travel guidance platform shows the majority (91%) will embark on trips for specific seasonal celebrations, such as winter festivals and activities, typically spending between 3 to 7 nights away from home to fully embrace the holiday cheer.

Causal AI in hospitality: Improving decision-making for hotels

Imagine your city hosts a yearly festival, and you’re determining how to price your rooms for the upcoming year. Your revenue management system identifies that during the dates of the festival, there’s a spike in reservations and suggests that you increase room rates slightly during the festival period due to higher demand.

Cvent CEO Reflects on 25 Years of Innovation & Unveils Three Trends Defining the Future of Meetings and Events at Largest Hybrid Cvent CONNECT Europe Conference to Date

Cvent CONNECT Europe, one of the region’s largest meetings, events and hospitality technology conferences, hosted by Cvent, brought together thousands of industry professionals both in-person in London and online last week for three days of networking, education and hands-on technology training. Cvent CEO and Founder, Reggie Aggarwal, opened the conference with a keynote reflecting on Cvent’s 25-year journey and what the milestone meant for its fast-growing European customer base and the industry’s digital transformation over the last quarter century.

Cvent Honours Excellence Award Winners at Annual Cvent CONNECT Europe Conference

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, celebrated the finalists and winners of the 2024 Cvent Excellence Awards at the company’s annual customer and industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe. The annual awards programme highlights event, hospitality and marketing leaders using Cvent technology to improve efficiency, increase event value, enhance MICE sales and marketing strategies, and deliver greater results for their hotels and organisations.