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Boost hotel revenue with predictive market intelligence: Integrating forward looking search data into your tech stack
To compound this, in today’s fiercely competitive market, traditional forecasting methods that once offered reliable insights are no longer sufficient to maintain your competitive edge.
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.
Winners of the GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2024 Announced
European Winners of the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards Announced at Tapa Tapa Wine Bar in a Celebratory Evening Coinciding with WTM London.
Paradores continues to enhance guest satisfaction with Shiji ReviewPro, driving strategic digital transformation
Paradores, Spain’s iconic hotel chain, has reaffirmed its trust in Shiji ReviewPro to support its ongoing efforts to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Since 2016, Paradores has relied on Shiji ReviewPro's Online Reputation Management (ORM) and Guest Satisfaction Surveys (GSS) to drive improvements in guest experience across its properties. This collaboration remains a key part of Paradores' strategic plan, which prioritizes digital innovation and sustainability as essential drivers of future growth. Following a record-breaking year in 2023, Paradores is committed to using advanced digital tools to further strengthen its leadership in the Spanish hospitality market.
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.
Tripadvisor Group Reaffirms Commitment to Oxford with New Office
Tripadvisor Group today announced the opening of its new office in Oxford, replacing its previous location in the city with an updated facility to support Tripadvisor’s activity-based work model.
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.
Booking.com’s DMA deadline is approaching — what can hoteliers expect?
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.
Marketing masterclass: How to maximize your hotel’s seasonal digital marketing
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.
HotelRunner to Attend The Phocuswright Conference: The New Age(nts)
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 Selects IDeaS G3 RMS to Optimise Revenue Across European Aparthotel Portfolio
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 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.
JUFA Hotels Selects dailypoint™ as its Guest Data Management Partner
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.
Countdown to the 24th Hospitality Awards: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in Global Hospitality at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand
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.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Winning email strategies for hotels
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re featuring a webinar from our webinar series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive.
By Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.