On May 13th 2024, Booking.com was the only Online Travel Agency (OTA) to be designated as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s new Digital Markets Act, meaning they had six months to comply with the law’s stringent regulations.
Q4 is a crucial time for hotels, and we’re here to help you capture more business this holiday season. Tune in for an expert-led webinar to explore the latest trends and strategies for boosting bookings and transitioning smoothly into the New Year.
The leading global hospitality and travel technology company, HotelRunner, is excited to announce its attendance at The Phocuswright Conference, running from November 19 to 21, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. As a proud sponsor, HotelRunner will join the top industry thought leaders at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa this year.
Appart’City, France’s leading aparthotel operator, has partnered with IDeaS, a SAS company and world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, to optimise revenue management decisions and automate related processes across its portfolio of 90 properties.
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.
JUFA Holding GmbH, Austria's largest hotel group based in Graz, has selected dailypoint™ as its partner for guest data management. With more than 60 hotels, JUFA offers an innovative and future-oriented hospitality concept with style, seeing itself not as a traditional hotel chain but as a unique "hotel idea" founded over 30 years ago. Owned by a nonprofit foundation, JUFA Hotels is not controlled by any corporate group or private owner.
The 24th Hospitality Awards ceremony is fast approaching, and the results of the nominations for the three finalists in each category have been validated by our international jury. On 28 November, in the presence of leading figures from the world of tourism and hospitality, we invite you to the InterContinental Paris Le Grand to discover which of the 30 pre-selected finalists will be the overall winners.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re featuring a webinar from our webinar series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive.
Revenue management is evolving rapidly, with new challenges and opportunities emerging at every turn. To make sense of these shifts, Blake Reiter and Daniel Foremansat down to discuss the changing landscape - drawing on insights from a survey of over 1,200 hospitality professionals - to explore the growing role of AI, the complexities of data, and what it all means for hospitality.
The hospitality sector is evolving rapidly. The digital age has brought new challenges and opportunities for hoteliers, making it essential to adopt advanced systems to optimize operations and enhance guest experiences. Two critical components of a hotel’s technology ecosystem are the Property Management System (PMS) and the Revenue Management System (RMS). Together, they help hotels stay competitive and adapt to modern travelers' expectations, maximizing efficiency and profitability.
Oracle announced that Guest Engagement and Merchandising, powered by Nor1 PRIME is now available directly within the Oracle OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS). With AI built natively into the platform, reservation screens will automatically generate personalized offers such as room upgrades, amenities, and services throughout the pre-arrival and check-in process.
P3 Hotel Software, a leading innovator in hotel booking solutions, has announced that Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence, a renowned four-star boutique in the heart of Dublin, has achieved significant boosts in revenue and direct bookings by implementing P3's Custom Booking Engine.
Hotelchamp announces the launch of their innovative Booking Engine—the fourth product in a suite of direct conversion tools designed to help hoteliers drive traffic, improve the experience on their websites and drive direct revenue.
San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds has today revealed plans to become the world’s first property management system (PMS) to connect every facet of hotel operations into a single intelligence network, powered by causal and multimodal AI.
BCD Travel’s recent survey examines corporate air travel, focusing on traveler behavior, challenges and satisfaction. Convenience is a key driver throughout the travel stages, underscoring the importance of simplifying business travel. The results are based on a survey from August of over 1,300 business travelers who traveled via plane in the past 12 months.
Bookboost, the industry-leading hospitality CRM platform, and HotelTechReport, the world’s foremost research and online community for hotel professionals, have teamed up to launch the Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Hotel CRM & Email Marketing Software 2025.
Duetto, the world’s leading revenue management software provider for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce its further expansion into North Asia. This strategic move aligns with Duetto's goal to bring revenue optimization excellence to more markets, helping businesses maximize their profitability and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Hotelatelier, a leading hospitality group with 38 hotels across Spain and Portugal, has mastered the art of delivering unforgettable guest experiences. Since 2014, they’ve embraced a bold, customer-centric approach that sets them apart in a competitive industry—driven by exceptional service, engaged staff, and smart use of technology. In this interview, Susana Romero Expósito, Quality and Reputation Specialist at Hotelatelier by Petit Palace Hoteles, pulls back the curtain on how Hotelatelier continues to elevate guest satisfaction and reputation.
Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for travel, today shares its latest travel data ahead of the holiday season and beyond. Travelers are eager to hit the road or skies, but economic concerns and inflation are widening the wealth gap. Compared to 2023, more consumers are opting for road trips over air travel, if they’re traveling at all. Sojern data shows upscale and luxury hotel prices have risen by 1.7% and 1.4%, while economy lodging remains steady, reflecting growing demand for higher-end accommodations.
Strong partnerships between hotels and agencies are crucial for achieving mutual, sustained success. Effective collaboration ensures that both parties can leverage their strengths, streamline communication, and tailor strategies to meet specific needs, ultimately enhancing overall performance and guest satisfaction.