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• Guestrev is getting a makeover 2022-09-21
  Achieving total revenue optimization is always the goal, but you need the right RMS to get there. That’s why hoteliers choose Guestrev, a comprehensive revenue management solution built to supercharge profit for every segment of your business, using...
• 10 indicators of what recruiters look for in a LinkedIn profile 2022-09-21
  LinkedIn is currently the most important professional social network in the world with more than 830 million users, over 50% of whom are between 25 and 34 years old. LinkedIn is useful for different reasons: networking, posting information, findings...
• Infor at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2022 2022-09-21
  The Infor Hospitality team will attend this year’s Global Gaming Expo aka G2E being held at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, NV October 11-13, 2022. To say that we’re excited to be there is almost a given. But we are. G2E is an extravaganza where t...
• Accelerating the transition to net-zero travel 2022-09-21
  The worsening effects of climate change have made decarbonization a top priority for many industries, including global travel and tourism, which accounts for between 8 and 11 percent of the world’s emissions.1 If nothing is done, the sector’s carbon...
• Hilton Expands Refugee Hiring Commitment During Tent US Business Summit 2022-09-21
  MCLEAN, Va. – As part of its ongoing commitment to create learning and career growth opportunities in the communities where it operates, Hilton has announced it will hire 1,500 additional refugees over the next three years at its managed and franchi...
• Digital Disruptions vs. Digital Transformation and What it means for the Future of Hotels 2022-09-21
  Digital disruption represents a transformation that is caused by emerging digital technologies and business models. These innovative new technologies and models can impact the value of existing products and services offered in the hotel industry. Di...
• Radisson Hotel Group cements presence in Middle East 2022-09-21
  Dubai, Brussels - Radisson Hotel Group cements its presence further as one of the largest international hotel groups in the region, with a growing portfolio of 77 hotels in operation and under development across the Middle East. At this year’s Futur...
• Radisson Blu arrives in Perth, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands 2022-09-21
  Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth, the Scottish city on the River Tay known as the "Gateway to the Highlands" of Scotland. The hotel occupies a landmark property that first opened in 1890 as one o...
• Marriott International Set to Expand Its Middle East Footprint with the Anticipated Addition of Over 20 Properties Across the Gulf Countries by the End of 2023 2022-09-21
  From the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai, Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its Middle East footprint with the expected addition of over 20 properties and more than 5,000 rooms across the Gulf countries over the next 1...
• Banyan Tree AlUla Debuts in Saudi Arabia 2022-09-21
  Banyan Tree launches its first property in historical AlUla in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the Group’s debut in the Kingdom. AlUla is attracting the attention of the world’s affluent travellers with its mesmerising mix of history, culture, and enterta...
• Maldives Tourism at an ‘Inflection Point’ Says QUO CEO 2022-09-21
  Malé, Maldives – Decisions stakeholders make today will define the next era of Maldives tourism, said QUO CEO David Keen during the keynote address at the sixth annual Hotelier Maldives GM Forum. He defined Maldives as a global icon and benchmark fo...
• Marriott to Bring EDITION Hotels Brand to Italy’s Lake Como 2022-09-21
  Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Bain Capital Credit and Omnam Group to bring its EDITION Hotels brand to Lake Como. Owned and developed by Bain Capital and Omnam Group through a fund managed by Kryalos SG...
• Landing Pages: From Engagement to Conversion 2022-09-21
  At Expedia Group Media Solutions, we know how important it is to create effective display ads and ads that stand out. But what happens when a travel shopper clicks on an ad? Leading travel shoppers to an engaging landing page where they can quickly ...
• Lodging Interactive Launches Complete Digital Presence and Marketing Solution for Hospitality 2022-09-21
  Lodging Interactive, award-winning digital marketing, reputation management, and social media marketing agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry since 2001, announced the launch of its LodgingPLUS program, the complete digital presence an...
• Creative Uses for the Princess Cruise Medallion Technology in the Lodging and Hospitality Industry 2022-09-21
  Princess Cruises has created a device that unlocks a world of possibilities for cruise guests. The device is called Medallion, and it is a chip that can be worn as a necklace or bracelet that allows a guest to customize their experience. The Medalli...
• Revitalizing Architectural Gems with Carolyn Schneider 2022-09-21
  Overview Carolyn grew up in sunny Los Angeles and graduated from New York University. After working in New York City nightlife and restaurants, it was not long before she fell in love with hotels and started managing Events at Ace Hotel New York. Fr...
• Hong Kong Poly Research Concludes that Drone Food Delivery is Taking Off 2022-09-21
  Food delivery sales are expected to reach a remarkable US$365 billion worldwide by 2030. The growth of food delivery services has been accelerated by technological advances, including the emergence of drone technology. A major potential advantage of...
• Accor Brands as Vanguards of a Sustainable Hospitality Experience 2022-09-21
  Over the past several years, the expectations and desire for more sustainable and responsible travel have been gaining momentum. In fact, 73% of travelers now consider environmentally sustainable practices as a deciding factor when booking travel ac...
• STR: U.S. hotel performance for August 2022 2022-09-20
  HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - Following seasonal patterns, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance from the month prior, according to August 2022 data from STR. August 2022 (percentage change from August 2019): Occupancy: 66.5% (-6.7%) Aver...
• NewcrestImage & Hospitality Capital Partners Acquire 16 Hotel Portfolio In Joint Venture 2022-09-20
  A joint venture of NewcrestImage and Hospitality Capital Partners (HCP) has reached definitive agreement to acquire 16 Marriott-branded hotels with a total of 2,155 rooms in nine states. The portfolio includes 13 Courtyard and three Residence Inn pr...