Hospitality Net

APRIL 30, 2024

The demographics of hospitality consumers are changing; millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are now a predominant audience. These new audiences bring new guest expectations, from digitalised experiences and convenience to social consciousness.

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MAY 2, 2024

A Look Back at 25 Illustrious Years, Celebratory Guest Experiences, and a Sneak Peek at a Complete Redesign of the Resort’s Iconic Suites.

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MAY 3, 2024

I recently wrote an article for Entrepreneur.com that I wanted to share with our Insights Audience and expand further on in relation to the 2023 Guest Experience Benchmark Report. In today’s digital era, where every consumer interaction can be broadcasted globally in seconds, reputation management has never been more challenging or crucial.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Designed for the rhythm of life, Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu opens its doors May 1, as the third property to open nationally from Hilton’s new stylish contemporary lifestyle brand.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 1, 2024

Working within the realm of hospitality technology, I understand – rather intimately – the transformative effect of digital tools that leverage the power of AI and machine learning (ML).

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

The idea of an urban hotel embedding itself into the surrounding community is nothing new, but for many properties it remains just that: an idea that’s talked about in press releases and on the website yet seldom woven into every aspect of the operations and amenities.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 1, 2024

The research, based on a survey of 19,000 consumers across 12 countries highlights the issue of ‘information overload’, with 73% of consumers feeling inundated by too much choice and 75% saying they are bombarded by advertising, resulting in 74% abandoning purchases in the last three months of 2023.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 30, 2024

Ladun Investment Company signed a partnership agreement with award-winning hospitality group, Cheval Collection featuring numerous contracts for the construction and operation of Cheval Ladun Living - a tower featuring luxury hotel apartments situated on King Fahd Road (near King Abdullah Financial Center) in Riyadh.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

It used to be that you’d find the perfect hotel by contacting local travel agencies or searching on good old Google. But a new report shows that search methods are changing, especially for Gen Z consumers. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are becoming increasingly popular for discovering hotels.

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APRIL 29, 2024

His insights are valuable for vendors aiming to successfully market to the hospitality industry, emphasizing best practices for positively impacting guest experiences through technology. This advice is backed by Martin’s 35 years of International experience, where he managed tech deployment across hotels in the APAC region.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 30, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, where every moment counts and guest expectations evolve rapidly, staying ahead is not just a necessity but a strategic imperative. Enter P3 Hotel Software, a pioneer in revolutionizing the guest journey through innovative technology solutions.

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MAY 3, 2024

The leading hospitality technology provider HotelRunner got the highest title of Strategic Partner at the 2024 Agoda Connectivity Partner Program. The program, designed to recognize top technology providers in the hospitality industry, highlights HotelRunner’s commitment to excellence and innovation in serving its accommodation partners.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Nestled in the heart of the renowned Primitivo wine region, La Maviglia will make its debut in Puglia in 2027, pairing the luxury of the Italian coastline with an unprecedented level of bespoke hospitality.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Among the various forms of electronic word-of-mouth, online reviews are often labelled as the most prominent and successful in influencing consumers’ purchase decision. In February 2024, Statista reported that the number of reviews on TripAdvisor has grown substantially and already exceeded the one billion mark in 2021.

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MAY 2, 2024

In a significant development, the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA) - a major peak body representing revenue and yield management in the hospitality and tourism industry - has officially endorsed Intellisoftware Pty Ltd’s AI-driven Revenue Management System (RMS) Hotel RevBoost as part of a broader strategic partnership with the company. (..)

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MAY 3, 2024

Accor is proud to have participated to the Future Hospitality Summit, which returned to Saudi Arabia this year, bringing together the Kingdom’s leading industry experts. From 2022 to 2032, the growth rate in the GCC’s tourism sector is projected to be 13.6% with a potential market value of 65.5 billion USD.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

hotel performance leveled out following three unstable weeks impacted by the total solar eclipse and Easter calendar shift. Normal patterns returned in the form of solid weekday and Top 25 Market performance, as well as strong group demand. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 1.2%

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

They are generally circled out in any hotel commercial team’s calendar as critical points to drive revenue and consequently you must have the right strategy in place.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 30, 2024

Hilton announced the recipients of its Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs, continuing its investment in initiatives and benefits that support its team members’ professional, physical and mental well-being.

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MAY 1, 2024

Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

"Where are you from?" A seemingly simple question that I constantly grapple with. Does it refer to my place of birth, my current residence, or the roots of my culture? These days, I often say: "I was born in London, my heart is Brazilian, and I live in Amsterdam."

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MAY 3, 2024

A severe and troubling scenario for travelers could play out at airports this summer travel season if Congress enacts an amendment by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Kennedy (R-LA) to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill.

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MAY 2, 2024

In the hospitality industry, managing multiple properties transcends simply expanding the number of locations; it involves elevating the guest experience to new heights. At the core of this strategy is the creation of a unified guest profile, ensuring that guests enjoy a seamless experience across different venues within the same hotel chain.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 1, 2024

Building upon its legacy of delivering deep, restorative sleep for guests, Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary brands, is unveiling its next generation Heavenly® Bed.

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MAY 1, 2024

During Q1 2024/23 international arrivals of non-residents at the Athens airport increased 20%, while the international arrivals at the airport of Thessaloniki increased 13%. Traffic registered growth across all months of the quarter.

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APRIL 30, 2024

An effective hospitality technology stack should focus on the following seven (7) core areas of the guest journey while delivering a “data process flow” to facilitate the required operational capabilities that aligns with the hospitality provider’s desired guest experience with consideration for future requirements:

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MAY 3, 2024

The European hotel industry is continuing the positive momentum begun last month, with performance indicators showing steady improvement. While the weather in March was less than ideal, the opposite was true for the region’s hoteliers.

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APRIL 30, 2024

It takes patience, practice, commercial nous and access to the best data and software available. We hope, that with a good understanding of the topic, the starting point of which is a familiarity with its foremost terms and concepts, you’ll be able to more than exceed 12.5% in your efforts at your hotel.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 1, 2024

On the evening of Thursday, 25th April, The Savoy Hotel, London, welcomed a gathering of young talents and leaders in the hotel, event, and travel industry.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Blending natural beauty with contemporary Chinese aesthetics, the spiritual hideaway invites guests to enjoy elevated experiences.

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MAY 3, 2024

This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2023 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2024.

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MAY 1, 2024

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) presented Brittany Brathwaite, Chief People and Development Strategist, Ocean Hotels Group Barbados & Chickmont Foods Ltd, with the prestigious Rising Star Award Caribbean.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

Set in an ancient coconut plantation overlooking the cerulean shores of the Indian Ocean, Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare has been the jewel in the Seychellois crown since it opened in 2012.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

In a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by HSMAI Europe on Thursday last week, senior revenue management executives gathered to delve into the evolving landscape of Creating a Total Revenue Management (TRM) Culture in the hospitality sector.

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MAY 1, 2024

Prime Group, a multi-faceted real estate owner and operator based in Hollywood, Florida, today announced the opening of the 289-suite Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. Located at 101 East Erie Street, the all-suite property is owned by Prime Groupand managed by Marriott International, Inc.

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MAY 1, 2024

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) presented the prestigious ISHC Young Leader Award to Briana Swift, Regional Vice President of Development - Northern Europe, Hyatt.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 2, 2024

In a significant move for secure online interactions, the European Union just approved a new framework for a European digital identity (eID) this past March. This development underscores the growing importance of digital identity, which encompasses secure online representations of who we are.

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