Vatel Group expands with new Vatel Academy in Lyon
The Vatel Group has officially announced the opening of the Vatel Academy in Lyon.
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Vatel Group expands with new Vatel Academy in Lyon
The Vatel Group has officially announced the opening of the Vatel Academy in Lyon.
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Spa Revenue Management: The Art of Pricing Optimization for Spa Services
Effective pricing strategies are the cornerstone of spa revenue management. While price controls are still largely a manual endeavor in the spa industry compared to the more sophisticated automated programs employed for hotel rooms and airline…
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Is my hotel room pricing logical?
Setting the right price for a hotel room can be a straightforward task for some, yet complex for others. Regardless, the key question remains: Is the price point logical?
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Occupancy vs ADR, the Never Ending Discussion in Revenue Management
Since the early days revenue management has been applied in hotels, there has been an intriguing ongoing discussion. What drives more value to the business, ADR, average daily rate, or occupancy?
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Rising hotel rates take their toll on international business trips
The number of international business trips has declined in 2024 with domestic travel now making up a larger proportion of total bookings, according to data from accommodation technology specialist HotelHub…
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The Future of Travel for Young Indian Travelers
This comprehensive report dives into the mindsets and spending habits of an emerging generation of young Indian travelers (under 35 years) as they explore the world through international travel.
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Edinburgh Airport launches “world’s first shortbread vending machine”
Firstly, it’s Sunday – it’s a slow news days. And secondly, who doesn’t love shortbread, right? Scottish brand Walker’s Shortbread has partnered with World Duty Free at Edinburgh Airport to launch what it is calling the “world’s first shortbread…
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Three Black-owned hotels empower their communities
On most Caribbean islands, tourism drives the local economy. But not everyone has benefitted. Hundreds of years of enslaved labor in the Caribbean, followed by years of Black people being shut out of access to economic opportunities, has kept Black…
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Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, marks its fifth anniversary as it continues to innovate and strives to be the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent joining the industry. Since it’s inception in 2019…
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ONLINE TRAVEL GIANTS “STEP ON THE GAS” FOR MARKETING SPEND IN Q1
First quarter financial figures from four of the largest online travel agencies in the world show Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group opened 2024 much as they closed 2023 — a year in which they spent a record amount to promote…
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How to Determine a Hotel’s Feasibility and Land Value in 60 Seconds
Several times a month, I get a call that usually goes like this: “Hi Steve, Hope you are doing well. I have a “golden” opportunity to purchase this amazing hotel site in an incredible hotel market. It's being offered for $10 Million- should I buy…
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Why Melanie de Souza finds AIUla fulfilling and what’s behind “Forever Revitalising”
Nearly five years into her role as Executive Director Destination Marketing, at the Royal Commission of AlUla, and Melanie de Souza says “it’s been the most fulfilling chapter in my career”.
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What’s Happening at The Hotel Show, 4-6 June at Dubai
The Hotel Show 2024 is fast approaching, with the organizers announcing the participation of 28 countries.
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Tech expert: Why you should never use USB sockets in hotel rooms
Are you traveling soon? Hotel USB ports offer a seemingly simple solution for you to charge your devices without the need to haul around bulky adapters or power bricks.
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The Experiential Travel Boom: The Big Summer Travel Trends for 2024
Even with the economy's ups and downs, travelers are spending more on experiences. They're going for bucket-list adventures that showcase their unique passions. This booming industry is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by the end of 2024…
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Serviced apartment rates fluctuate, but set for YoY decline: SilverDoor
Global prices for serviced apartments, including major European cities, are expected to fluctuate throughout 2024, according to the latest quarterly report from SilverDoor.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces 2024 Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Awards Winners
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 Preferred Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Awards. The awards were presented on May 9 at SUD Lisboa, part of the SANA…
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World's 'first wellness retreat in a prison': Infamous site converted into luxury hotel
Twenty-six years after the closure of the infamous Australian prison known as Pentridge, a luxury hotel is offering customers the chance to stay in the “world's first urban wellness retreat in a converted prison.”…
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