Top Hotel Review Sites and How to Manage Them?
There is no mistaking the importance of online reviews for hospitality. 85% customers trust online reviews before making a booking.
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Top Hotel Review Sites and How to Manage Them?
There is no mistaking the importance of online reviews for hospitality. 85% customers trust online reviews before making a booking.
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PROS, CONS OF DIGITAL ART INSTALLATIONS
Digital art can heighten visual impact, set a mood and offer the simple ability to change content frequently.
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World's first 'winery airline' to launch in New Zealand
There's been much debate about alcohol and flying in the past few years, with some airlines banning booze onboard flights altogether.
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India’s Oyo Hotel Startup to Target $9 Billion Valuation in IPO
The SoftBank Group Corp.-backed startup is expected to get the green light to proceed with the offering this week or next after filing preliminary documents last year, said the people, asking not to be named because the talks aren’t public…
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Wyndham Hotels and Resorts to debut in Poland
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is set to open its first property in Poland in the historic city of Wroclaw next month.
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The hotel buffet is back. But it’s not back everywhere, and it’s not quite the same as it was pre-2020.
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Shangri-La opens Beijing property within former power plant
Shangri-La Group has opened its sixth property in China’s capital, housed within a former power plant in the city’s Shougang Park.
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Five Principles for Next Gen Guest Fitness
From embracing virtual experiences to thinking beyond a single room to deliver fitness opportunities, hoteliers will benefit by giving the fitness experience in their hotel a complete makeover.
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HENDERSON PARK CREATES MANAGEMENT COMPANY
London-based PE firm Henderson Park has acquired the business and hotel management platform of Amaris Hospitality from LRC Group, London, and simultaneously launched a new dedicated hotel and asset management platform with 30 hotels called Klarent…
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SCHROEDER LEADS KEMPINSKI WITH MORE HUMILITY
Bernold Schroeder is bringing his Asian experience, driven by a great sense of humility and an owner’s perspective, to help stabilize Geneva-based Kempinski’s reputation in the luxury hotel sector…
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Marriott to add 30 luxury hotels to global portfolio in 2022
Marriott International has announced plans to expand its luxury global portfolio next year…
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2022 predictions for business events
2022 will be a year of rebuilding and recovery for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, according to the HBAA, soon to be known as beam.
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Top digital marketing trends and predictions for 2022
It’s that time again when we all collectively look at the digital trends and opportunities for the new year. Naturally, Google leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are looking ahead too…
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Business Travelers Say No to These Hotel Shortcomings
Face-to-face trade shows, client meetings and team gatherings are getting back on the schedule. As more business travelers hit the road, what can hotels do to welcome back these high-value guests and improve their experiences…
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The inside story of InterContinental Hotels' quest to export 1960s American glamor to the world
Every time InterContinental Hotel interior designer Neal Prince stepped off a Pan Am aircraft in a new destination, he'd head straight to the city center for inspiration.
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5 reasons why to start a business is during a recession
Despite the setbacks of the pandemic, 2021 actually looks brighter regarding economic projections and business possibilities…
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Travel advisor sales are in hyperdrive for Disney's Galactic Starcruiser
The Force is strong with travel advisors when it comes to selling Disney's new Star Wars-themed hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
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Eurostar begins SmartCheck contactless travel trial
Eurostar has launched its contactless travel trial, allowing customers to complete ticket and passport checks at home, before using biometric face scanners to verify their identity at St Pancras International station…
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Hotels Must Embrace Remote Work
After my last pandemic-focused article, my inbox was flooded with queries about remote work. I had urged hotels to embrace remote work and stop putting geographical restrictions on hiring the best talent…
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A Guide to Leveraging TikTok Influencers for Hospitality Marketing
Before partnering with an influencer, check out these four important pieces of advice to help ensure your brand provides viewers with an authentic experience and in turn receives excellent ROI.
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The Corona virus Pandemic is far from over,” screams the most recent Deutsche Welle (DW) headline…
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Study: Marriott leads competitors on social media ad spend
Marriott had the most social media ad spend ahead of the holidays, according to new data examining social media advertising in the hospitality industry from BrandTotal, a social competitive intelligence and brand analytics platform…
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Sales Spend: Shifts in Marketing Department Expenditures Reveal Changes in Tactics
According to the 2021 edition of CBRE’s Trends in the Hotel Industry report, total operating revenue for the average hotel in the sample declined by 62.2 percent from 2019 to 2020…
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ACCOR INTRODUCES EMBLEMS COLLECTION – A CAPTIVATING PORTFOLIO OF UNIQUE LUXURY HOTELS
Guiyang Art Centre Hotel, Emblems Collection, in the heart of China’s Guizhou province, will be the brand’s first hotel.
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