Tourists and business travellers alike hit the road again last year, boosting demand for hotel rooms by 11 per cent Canada wide…
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Tourists and business travellers alike hit the road again last year, boosting demand for hotel rooms by 11 per cent Canada wide…
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Artificial Intelligence in hotel marketing: use cases and perspectives
Within the framework of FITUR, the international tourism fair that took place recently in Madrid, a round table discussion entitled “Artificial Intelligence in hotel marketing: real use cases” was co-organised by BEONx and Hotelverse…
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Airline starts weighing passengers at the gate
We all know what it’s like to have our baggage weighed at an airport check-in…
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Two-thirds of hotels report staff shortages despite record wages
More than two-thirds of U.S. hotels have experienced staff shortages in 2024 despite raising wages to an all-time high since the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry survey shows…
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Hotel Sustainability Outlook for 2024 Starts with Profitability
Sustainability is the future for hotels, full stop…
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Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano on what lies ahead for the world's biggest hotelier
Last year was an exceptionally busy one for Marriott International. In addition to enjoying robust net rooms growth, Marriott closed on its acquisition of Mexico's City Express brand, which marked Marriott's foray into the midscale space…
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FORMER BWH HOTEL GROUP CEO DAVID KONG ON GOING BEYOND THE “D” IN DEI
David Kong worked in the hospitality industry nearly 50 years at several brands, ending in 2021 when he retired as CEO of BWH Hotel Group, a global network of 4,500 hotels across 18 brands in more than 100 countries…
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Survey - Cleanliness more important than menu for restaurant diners
The number one deal breaker when it comes to eating out isn’t expensive prices or rude wait staff — it’s cleanliness, according to a new survey…
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Pet Resort Hospitality Group Announces Five Acquisitions of Leading Pet Resort Brands
Trivest Partners (“Trivest”), Queens Court Capital (“Queens Court”) and Pet Resort Hospitality Group (“PRHG”), announced today the addition of five leading pet resort brands to the company’s portfolio, bringing the total number of pet resorts across…
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Choice Hotels Becomes First Hotel Company to Complete Total Data Center Migration to the Cloud
The all-in move to AWS cements Choice's technology leadership within the industry, and allows it to deliver cutting-edge services to franchisees. Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc…
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Return-to-office traffic is fueling a catering boom in 2024
Chains like Cracker Barrel, BJ’s and Wings & Rings will continue to lean into the profitable channel this year after seeing double-digit growth in 2023. From office settings to private events, catering demand is growing dramatically…
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7 Beverage Alcohol Trends for 2024
Trend picks and predictions for 2024 began rolling in late last year, and we’ve poured over numerous reports. One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay…
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VDA Telkonet's Tech Report 2024 traces the direction of tomorrow's hotels towards the well-being of the entire hotel ecosystem and announces the pilot project applying neuroscientific monitoring to the hospitality sector…
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Entries Now Open For Skift IDEA Awards 2024
Skift Take - Entries are now open for the 2024 edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, the travel industry’s annual recognition of excellence in design, creativity, and innovation…
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Refined Maximalism: Designers Embrace More-Is-More
Step aside neutrals, bold patterns and vibrant colors are here to stay! Eager to relieve the housebound monotony of the pandemic and evoke emotion, designers are embracing playfulness, vibrancy, and variety in their hospitality projects…
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Insights from the Customer: How Feedback Drives Quality in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Customer feedback can be a key component to driving quality in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Here’s how four key players from these industries approach feedback to drive satisfaction and attract more visitors…
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Hotel trends that are on the rise Industry experts make their predictions for the coming year
Booking a holiday is a surefire way to alleviate the dreaded January Blues. Getting a city break or sunny escape in the diary – even if it’s still a little way off right now – gives you something to look forward to…
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Aesthetics, Efficiency, and Threat Landscape influence security choices in the Hospitality sector
To navigate the intricate landscape of heightened security measures in the hospitality industry, striking a delicate balance with guest-friendly access systems is crucial…
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