You are here: Home / 2024 / June / Archives for 11th

Archives for 11/06/2024

Overcome the Challenge of Showcasing Your Event Space's Potential & By Heather Apse

As a restaurant, hotel, or venue manager, you know the key to booking more events is effectively showcasing your spaces' potential. But static photos and descriptions only go so far in helping clients visualize how your rooms could be transformed for their special occasions. That’s where tech innovations like 2D and 3D event diagramming of your event space come in to help overcome this … [Read more...]

Reputation Pricing: Using Your Hotel's Reputation to Increase Rates

Online reviews create value transparency and replace price as the only quality indicator. For revenue managers, that means adding a new strategy (and a new skill) to their decision&making: reputation pricing. This article explores reputation pricing techniques for improving reputation and rates and technology to help. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Sabre Report Highlights Key Outbound Chinese Travel Insights for 2024

The travel industry has been waiting. Waiting for Chinese travelers to return to the global tourism stage in a significant way. While there was some recovery in 2023, outbound travel from China remained largely in the role of supporting actor rather than the main character. Now that we're well into 2024, that is changing. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Five health & wellness upgrade trends in hospitality

By Randy Peyton Health & wellness have become increasingly important in recent years, shaping our personal lives and how we travel and experience hospitality. As a result, hotels and resorts are constantly evolving to meet the growing demand for health-conscious amenities. The question is: What is wellness, and why is it trending in hospitality? Wellness in hospitality refers to integrating … [Read more...]

Pricing Transparency Without Hidden Mandatory Junk Fees. Does This Apply to Restaurants Too? New California Proposed Law (SB 1524 ) Says 'No!' Can This Be Right? & By Mark S. Adams

California's new 'Honest Pricing Law,' SB 478, cracks down on hidden fees, requiring businesses to advertise and list a price that includes all mandatory charges. This applies to most goods and services, but a new bill, SB 1524, proposes an exception for restaurants. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Leveraging Data Insights in Hospitality: The Role of P2P Systems in Improving Decision&Making & By Johannes Vocke, CFO, FutureLog

As travel volumes recover, leading hotels are investing in digital transformation and refreshed amenities for an increasingly experience&driven audience. While these changes are clearly seen by both employees and guests, their success depends on a less visible function: How your hotel approaches purchases & whether that means sourcing ingredients, automating tasks, or going paperless to … [Read more...]

Virgin Hotels & Resorts Applauds Trio of Financial Management Solutions Supporting Its Growth

Named among hospitality's 'Best Finance & Accounting Software' 2024, Aptech's enterprise accounting, business intelligence, and targeting/forecasting technologies is enabling the six&year young brand to share data and streamline efficiencies across its development pipeline; Visit Aptech at HITEC Charlotte June 24&27 in Booth #2644 Appeared first on: … [Read more...]

SiteMinder and Cloudbeds Expand Connectivity Between Technology Platforms to Create New Revenue Capabilities for 60,000-Plus Hoteliers

This collaboration will provide Cloudbeds customers with direct access to SiteMinder’s powerful revenue platform, while SiteMinder customers can explore the industry-leading PMS platform offered by Cloudbeds.6.11.2024 SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, and Cloudbeds, the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the … [Read more...]

SiteMinder and Cloudbeds Partner to Create New Distribution and Revenue Opportunities for Hotels

SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, and Cloudbeds, the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, have established a strategic partnership to expand connectivity between platforms and create new revenue capabilities for more than 60,000 hoteliers globally. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]

Davidson to manage Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa

Hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group has been selected by InSite Development Group and Quadrum Global to manage the newly opened Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa. Located in Disney Springs, FL, the property is an official Walt Disney World Hotel and is comprises 394 newly reimagined rooms, more than 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor meeting space, a zero-entry pool and hot tub, and … [Read more...]

Arteriors names Aimee Sheeran VP, hospitality and contract

Arteriors, a provider of luxury lighting, furniture, wall decor and accessories, has named Aimee Sheeran as the brand’s new VP of hospitality and contract. This marks the first time since the brand’s founding that a single executive will oversee all contract-related business. With more than two decades of experience in luxury furnishings, Sheeran brings a wealth of expertise in both hospitality … [Read more...]

Metrobank encourages clients to schedule transactions ahead of Independence Day holiday

Metrobank Independence Day Holiday: Schedule Your Transactions in Advance In honor of the upcoming Independence Day holiday on June 12 (Wednesday), specific Metrobank branches will remain open to serve customers, and all online banking channels will be operational for clients’ transactions. Metrobank encourages clients to schedule transactions ahead of Independence Day holiday All Metrobank … [Read more...]

Aligned Hospitality adds Holiday Inn Express & Suites Globe

Aligned Hospitality Management has added the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Globe in Globe, AZ, to its portfolio. This property expands the company’s presence into the Arizona market and is the first IHG-branded hotel to join Aligned’s portfolio. The 72-key hotel, located at the foot of the Pinal Mountains, offers an outdoor pool, high-speed internet access, a 24-hour business center … [Read more...]

Robert Arigo promoted to LuxUrban Hotels CEO

LuxUrban Hotels Inc. has appointed Robert Arigo as its CEO. The hotel industry veteran joined the company in March as COO. “In his short time here, Rob has distinguished himself as a thoughtful, skilled and experienced leader with a focus on improving experiences for owners and guests as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance performance,” said Elan Blutinger, chairman, board of … [Read more...]

Hospitality America promotes Justin Deyo to corporate director, operations

Hospitality America has promoted Justin Deyo to corporate director, operations under the leadership of VP, operations Frank Cook. Deyo’s addition to the leadership team aims to put a focus on mentoring and developing hotel leaders, driving the organization’s performance standards and providing strategic support for renovations and new hotel openings, according to the company. With a hospitality … [Read more...]

Hotel Equities names Aik Hong Tan chief investment officer

Hotel Equities (HE) has appointed Aik Hong Tan as chief investment officer (CIO). He is also principal for Greenwood Hospitality, which joined HE through a strategic partnership in March 2022. In his expanded role, Tan will lead HE’s investment strategies and partner with Joe Reardon, HE’s chief development officer. He will oversee strategic investments, feasibility, acquisitions and … [Read more...]

Leonardo Hotels to acquire Zien Group

The Netherlands: Leonardo Hotels, owned by Fattal Hotel Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands from KSL Capital Partners and Garden Capital Group. Private equity firm KSL took a majority stake in Eden Hotels in 2021, with the Dijkstra family (which controls Garden Capital Group) maintaining a minority. The following year, Eden created … [Read more...]

HB on the Scene: David Duncan talks about the future of lifestyle hotels

VP Content & Partnerships Christina Trauthwein talks with David Duncan, CEO, First Hospitality, about the company’s growth, the future of lifestyle properties and what today’s guests are seeking. The post HB on the Scene: David Duncan talks about the future of lifestyle hotels appeared first on hotelbusiness.com. Appeared first on: hotelbusiness.com … [Read more...]

WATCH NOW! Reinvigorating Your Hotel’s Revenue Opportunities

In the latest Hotel Business Hot Topics session, “Reinvigorating Your Hotel’s Revenue Opportunities,” in partnership with IDeaS, Glenn Haussman, founder/host, No Vacancy Live podcast, joins a panel of industry leaders to discuss revenue management strategies and how to harness the pricing power of your hotel. The post WATCH NOW! Reinvigorating Your Hotel’s Revenue … [Read more...]