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May 13, 2024

Unveiling Guest Experience Trends and Strategies

The Shiji Buzz platform hosted a webinar where industry experts discussed the latest guest experience trends and strategies. Moderated by techtalk.travel’s André Baljeu, the webinar featured insights from Danica Smith of Review Pro, Alicia Alonso from Iberostar, and Laura Xhaferaj from Booking.com. The panel discussed the latest trends and strategies to elevate guest experiences in 2024 and beyond, such as leveraging F&B revenue and meeting sustainability expectations. This summary will delve into the topics covered, including the critical role of guest reviews, the integration of sustainable practices, and the use of technology to enhance guest experiences.

April 30, 2024

Ohai Resorts selects Shiji's Infrasys POS to power its eco-lodge concept

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, is pleased to announce that Ohai Resorts has chosen Shiji's Infrasys Cloud POS solution to enhance its innovative outdoor living concept, which is highly focused on sustainability and the motivations of local tourism. Infrasys is already live at Ohai Nazaré and will be deployed as the brand introduces its new concept in Peniche, Conil, Marbella, and Gandia. Designed for enterprise-level hotel groups with multiple properties, Infrasys offers a scalable and guest-centric platform, making it the perfect choice to power Ohai's growth.

April 24, 2024

BeCause and WTTC Partner to Advance More Sustainable Hotel Operations

BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is simplifying the sustainability journey for members by integrating the industry association's Hotel Sustainability Basics (HSB) framework into its platform.

BeCause and WTTC

April 15, 2024

The Importance of data in Sustainability

Following the recent launch of its pioneering, integrated generative AI capabilities at ITB Berlin and partnering to launch the inaugural WiT Africa (Web-in-Travel), award-winning sustainability management startup, Weeva has been awarded its GSTC-Recognized Standard status from The Global Sustainable Tourism Council®, which means it is aligned to GSTC pathways for those hotels wanting to certify.

March 6, 2024

BeCause Streamlines Carbon and Water Measurement for Hotels Around the World

BeCause, a technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage its sustainability data, has digitized the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance's (the Alliance) HCMI and HWMI methodologies.

February 27, 2024

New research reveals a tipping point in sustainable attitudes in hotel, leisure, and hospitality industry. “Change practices or risk losing business” warns, PACE Dimensions.

Proprietary research by leading specialist travel, leisure and hospitality management consultancy, PACE Dimensions, has shown that changes in both consumer and corporate buying behaviour relating to a brand’s ESG position. The research can drive significant opportunity for business and concludes that those failing to act will fall behind or risk devaluing profits and investments.

PACE Dimensions

February 23, 2024

BeCause Closes Seed Round with Tail-End Investment From Curiosity VC

BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 (€556K) tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round. This latest investment brings the company's total seed funding to $2.5 million (€2.32M), including the $1.9 million (€1.76M) seed raised in November from Denmark's Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia's Superangel.io and other investors.

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.

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January 30, 2024

BCD Travel car rental survey reveals 81% of travelers don’t rent electric cars due to poor logistics, range and availability

BCD Travel recently surveyed more than 900 business travelers in North America and Europe who rented a car at least once last year. The survey looked at traveler behavior and satisfaction as well as trends in car rental for business travel. According to the survey, most business travelers rent a car to visit their company’s office, meet with clients or provide onsite service. The most important reasons for renting a car instead of using other means of transportation are convenience (64%), speed (36%), lack of alternatives (32%) and price (30%).

January 17, 2024

hubli Partners with BeCause to power sustainable meetings

BeCause, the technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, announced today an expanded partnership with hubli, the leading online marketplace and booking platform for corporate meetings, events and group hotel lodging.

December 19, 2023

WebBeds partners with BeCause to increase the availability of eco-certified properties listed on its platforms

As a multinational organization, WebBeds recognises the importance of global corporate responsibility and is dedicated to reducing its environmental footprint by promoting environmentally responsible sustainable travel.

December 12, 2023

Green Key Global and BWH Hotels Announce Partnership to Drive Environmental Sustainability Across Properties in U.S. and Canada

Green Key Global, the leading sustainability certification organization for the hotel and lodging industry in North America, is proud to announce its partnership with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations' environmental sustainability practices in the United States and Canada.

Green Key Global and BWH Hotels

November 29, 2023

Danish Start-up BeCause Raises Nearly $2M to Revolutionize Sustainability in the Travel and Tourism Industries

BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, announced today that it has secured $1.9 million (€1.75M) in seed funding from investors. The round, co-led by Denmark's Ugly Duckling Ventures and Estonia's Superangel.io, includes a $708,000 (€650K) open tail-end and the $1.9 million for strategic investors to join on equal terms.

October 9, 2023

EcoVadis and Leading Industry Organizations Launch The Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement

EcoVadis and several leading global hospitality organizations – Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Radisson Hotel Group, and two global hospitality group purchasing organizations, Avendra and Entegra – today announce the launch of The Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP). Driven by members’ commitment to improve sustainability performance, the Alliance will work to accelerate sustainable practices by fostering close collaboration with trading partners to build transparency and scale positive impact across their value chains.

EcoVadis, Astore, Accor, Entegra, Marriott, Radisson Hotel Group, Avendra, Hilton and IHG

August 23, 2023

easyJet holidays Partners with BeCause to Expand Hotel Sustainability Data Capabilities

BeCause, a startup enterprise software company that is transforming how companies in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has announced a new partnership with easyJet holidays to help the tour operator more efficiently collect and communicate hotel sustainability data.

August 7, 2023

SpectrEco Launches Sustainability Technology and Advisory Platform

SpectrEco, a pioneer in sustainable innovation, is ushering in a new era in the hospitality, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. These sectors collectively account for one-third of global energy consumption and related CO2 emissions. Amidst increasing emphasis on sustainability, ESG, and climate action, stakeholders are pressing for measurable, embedded sustainability within business operations and across their value chains. To meet this demand, SpectrEco is delivering an all-encompassing solution: a blend of strategic advisory, implementation, and proprietary technology that enables businesses to meet their core objectives through a sustainability lens.

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August 2, 2023

Nomadix Earns ISO/IEC 27001 Security Certification from BSI

Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced the company has received its ISO/IEC 27001 Security Certification, awarded by BSI, a leading conformity assessment body and the originator of the standard. Certification by this internationally recognized program demonstrates that Nomadix has the security practices in place to protect all corporate, partner and customer information.

July 25, 2023

BeCause Partners with Booking.com to Provide API for Third-Party Sustainability Certification Data

BeCause, a startup enterprise software company transforming how the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has announced a new partnership with global online travel platform Booking.com. Through a dedicated API, the partnership will make it possible for Booking.com to receive updated data in real time about accommodations that have earned an array of more than 40 recognized third-party sustainability certifications. This will enable the company to more efficiently present reliable, up-to-date information about those accommodations with a third-party certification, so travelers can make a more informed choice for their next trip.

BeCause and Booking.com

June 26, 2023

Verdant Doubles Down to Showcase Its Popular Energy Management Solutions at ‘HITEC’ and ‘The Hospitality Show’

This week hoteliers will have two opportunities to see the latest in energy-management solutions for hotels. Verdant will display its popular digital thermostats at HITEC® Toronto, June 27 to 30 in Booth 607 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, and at The Hospitality Show, June 28 to 29 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. While there, the Montreal-based company will introduce a NEW mobile app and a NEW energy service-optimization program.

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June 6, 2023

Ecolab Acquires Deloitte’s Brand Operations Services, Strengthens EcoSure Business

Ecolab Inc., the world’s water, hygiene and infection prevention company that protects people and the resources vital to life, today announced the acquisition of the Brand Operations Services business from Deloitte.

May 4, 2023

MDO Plans Night Auditor Appreciation Day for May 18

myDigitalOffice (MDO), the world's fastest-growing hotel performance management platform, is excited to announce the creation of Night Auditor Appreciation Day, to be celebrated annually on May 18. This day is dedicated to recognizing and honoring night auditors at hotels across the country for their tireless efforts and crucial role in holding hotel operations together. As unsung heroes, night auditors work behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth experience for guests and seamless management of hotel resources.