SiteMinder

JUNE 22, 2023

Barcelona, Spain – New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, suggests Spain’s hotel sector could be facing a historic summer of bookings. Hotel booking volumes in Spain are currently 17 percent higher than at the beginning of summer 2019, when the country experienced its biggest year of tourism to date.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, the only hotel commerce data analysis of more than 35,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travellers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and cancelled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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Boutique Hotel News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While not without controversy, Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a premier league tourism destination. Berthold Trenkel, COO of Qatar Tourism, says: “2022 has been an extraordinary year in Qatar with so many major new hotel and tourism openings. per cent), UK (8.47

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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With 2023 already consigned to history as the year of tourism recovery, the hospitality industry – starting in 2024 – now finds itself facing a scenario where actors who began making waves a few years ago are now consolidating their positions. Technology is, ultimately, the only path to survive and stand out in the tourism sector.

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STAAH

AUGUST 22, 2023

With a little creativity and lots of data and insights, low occupancy periods can be more efficiently managed Low occupancy is largely driven by seasonality with off-peak times being marked by fewer bookings and even lower forward bookings. Or you can entice weekend travellers to stay an extra day with a sweeter mid-week deal?

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Revenue Hub

JULY 24, 2023

The demand for hotel accommodations is closely linked to the demand for travel to a specific destination. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Factors such as the destination’s appeal for tourism, business events, cultural festivals, and other attractions are the primary drivers of the demand for overnight stays.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Reservation cancellation fees These are charged when guests cancel their bookings, especially if done at the last minute. They help mitigate the revenue loss from unsold rooms and encourage responsible booking behaviour. Depending on where you’re operating, taxes may be included in the room price (e.g.

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Hotel Owner

JUNE 30, 2023

Modern travellers seek enhanced personalised experiences and seamless technology integration. Hotels can invest in technology such as mobile check-in/out, digital concierge services, and personalised communication channels to provide a better customer experience.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. This can include business people, long-stay travellers, budget travellers and backpackers.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. This can include business people, long-stay travellers, budget travellers and backpackers.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 11, 2023

Even though travelers are more price sensitive, they expect an exceptional travel experience and top-notch service from properties of any type or size. Additionally, when it comes to communication, travelers prefer to be contacted through different messaging channels like WhatsApp and Messenger for convenience.

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Serviced Apartments

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Some of the key points emerging from a series of panel discussions included: • Many sections of the business travel market are thriving. Accommodation rates continue to be high and travel buyers need to recognise that the keen rates they were enjoying in 2020/2021 are really a thing of the past. Travel is a cost of doing business.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Events are a never-ending marketing opportunity and a major source of tourism. Don’t just host the experience; be the experience Discover how SiteMinder can transform your event management and booking potential. Any sensible hotel manager will be using events to inform their rates and their website content.

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Xotels

JULY 5, 2022

Summer 2022 has seen tourism soar once more, as wanderlust returns to holidaymakers and travellers eager to make up for lost time during the pandemic-induced periods of lockdown and travel restrictions. For instance, business travel has been slower to recover , in large part due to the migration to remote and hybrid working.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

A recent report by Aptamind Partners, supported by the World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC], found that in the top 23 listed hotel companies, zero per cent of women had progressed into leadership roles [specifically CEO and chairman] since 2019.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What are online bookings in the hotel industry? Online bookings are the lifeblood of the modern hotel industry. This seamless process is powered by sophisticated yet user-friendly online booking systems, hotel websites, and online travel agencies (OTAs). Online bookings are about both convenience and connection.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether it is through branding messages, targeting the appropriate target audience or activities that keep previous guests engaged, the world of marketing for hospitality and tourism has evolved significantly in the digital age. Price: Rate by day of week, market segment, seasonality, room types and perceived relative to the competition.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Travellers love to find inspiration through video-based content. When done well, video marketing can be an effective way of promoting your hotel, building your brand awareness and driving bookings. For hotel marketers, video marketing should be a priority when creating strategies to attract bookings. Table of contents.

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Xotels

MAY 27, 2022

As a hotel management company with clients around the world, we have seen these trends in the tourism and hospitality industry take shape and evolve. of people who travel do so “to open my mind to new cultures and experience”. It is possible to analyze the customer journey from initial booking all the way through to after checkout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When others have pulled back, we kept innovating by adding new menu items (a new Porterhouse steak, Wagyu New York Strip), half priced bottles of South American wine, To-Go experience packages and more. Starting in April, our data shows that venues will be booked 7 days a week. Jonathan Morse CEO & Co-founder of Tripleseat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With travel and larger gatherings constrained due to the pandemic, gift cards are a popular choice. 22 percent of those polled are interested gifting recipe books. The price to purchase a hamburger cooking robot is about $60,000. ” The gift of food. 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise.

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Boutique Hotel News

APRIL 21, 2023

Adrian Gardiner, chairman, Mantis Collection : “The most important sustainability measure within our business is responsible tourism. We believe that tourism has the power to positively impact local communities and support conservation efforts. Our approach to responsible tourism is multi-faceted.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Table of Content Sustainable Practices Technology Integration Health and Safety Food and Beverage Trends Wellness and Well-being Marketing and Branding Revenue Strategies Sustainable Practices According to a survey conducted by Trip.com, 69% of travellers actively seek out sustainable travel options.

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eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Travel and hospitality is a lucrative industry. Online deals are booked by genuine guests and major transactions are paid in advance. Your operations are automated and departmental functions are synced with a PMS because it simplifies communications to a large extent. This will keep your boat sailing for a longer duration.

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eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Hotels are a crucial part of any travel experience, and every year the dynamics of travel and hospitality keep on changing. Communication strategies. According to a report , global tourism arrivals will increase by 30% in 2023, following a growth of 60% in 2022. As I said above, travelers’ preferences have changed.

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InnQuest

JULY 11, 2022

Recent times have seen modern, online marketing strategies revolutionize the landscape of the tourism and hospitality industry. The digitalization of modern life has led to an enormous rise in the number of online bookings due to several factors, the primary ones being its convenience and cost-effectiveness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Overwhelming top response was fear of catching/spreading COVID-19, followed by a corresponding reduction in travel. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. The price to purchase a hamburger cooking robot is about $60,000.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These Ryokans were like cosy rest stops for travellers, marking the early roots of the hospitality scene. These inns weren’t just places to sleep; they were cultural hubs, offering rest and stories to tired travellers navigating their way through a world that was becoming more interconnected.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These Ryokans were like cosy rest stops for travellers, marking the early roots of the hospitality scene. These inns weren’t just places to sleep; they were cultural hubs, offering rest and stories to tired travellers navigating their way through a world that was becoming more interconnected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

The concept had a few caveats: consumers want the menu has to be the same as dine-in (not just a few menu items), food prices can't just be marked up to offset the costs, and they wouldn't want high order minimums. We also expect budget-constrained consumers will want lower price-point options." Events and COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

“Emotional engagement, the result of effective marketing communications that increases a brand’s equity, results in customers behaving more positively toward the brand,” noted Passikoff. Travel Plans for 2021. Vaccinations will be a game-changer for traveler confidence.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For instance, giving guests wearable technology and collecting data could allow hotels to understand when the most popular check-in and check-out times are, or when most people go to the pool or book in for a massage. INDABA – South Africa INDABA is a must visit event for tourism marketing.

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Larry Mogelonsky

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That is, given the rising demand for travel wellness offerings and amenities, not evolving the brand in this aspect means that nightly rates may be commoditized because there’s no meaningful ‘reason to visit’ one property versus another. If you notice an update in the latter, it can help guide menu expansions and packaging creation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For the right price, the modern travel industry can ferry you to nearly any food scene on Earth in a matter of hours, and once you arrive, technology makes it seamless to find a serviceable restaurant, translate a menu, and examine photos of dishes before ordering.

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