Is the Importance of the OTAs Blown Out of Proportion?
A recent industry report claimed that there were distinct advantages of partnering with the OTAs.
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Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push
Hyatt has bought the “me and all hotels” brand from Germany’s Lindner Hotels, a minor expansion of its European portfolio. The deal for the lifestyle hotel brand, which closed Friday, adds a 29th brand to Hyatt’s collection of hotel, resort, and…
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Demand for serviced apartments weakens as hotels muscle in, says GSAIR report
The serviced apartment sector has lost traction among corporate travel programmes as hotels stake their claim in the extended-stay market, according to the Global Serviced Apartment Industry Report (GSAIR) 2024, released today by Ariosi Group, part…
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On the menu today – F & B profitability
As hoteliers and consultants, we respond to the question of profitability spontaneously. In Asia, most large format hotels have a much more equal distribution of rooms and F&B revenue. In some cases, F&B can be 50% of the total revenue. The question…
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Shaping leadership with Anders Johannesson of Hilton Dubai
Anders Johannesson, GM of Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences, discusses his hospitality journey and explains how a collaborative philosophy is the driving force behind the success of the property.
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If you want to fly too high, you end up burning your wings
A long time ago, a popular singer made a hit with his song: “Even if it rains, the summer will be hot, hot, hot, from the Côte d'Azur to Saint-Malo”…
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10 things you didn’t know about the Holiday Inn brand
From Fun Facts to Pioneering Moments, Illuminating the Brand’s Ongoing Leadership in Mainstream Hospitality
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Choice Hotels appoints Beers as new CEO for EMEA
Choice Hotels International has promoted David Beers to become the company’s new CEO for the EMEA region.
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SpringHill Suites scores in soccer market with new partnerships
The all-suite hotel brand announced collaborations with US Youth Soccer and the former US Women's National Team star, Sydney Leroux.
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Almost every hotel or resort customer reads guest reviews
New research from Accor in Europe examines the growing importance of guest reviews and ratings when booking a hotel stay.
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Hilton doubles down on Southeast Asia with new signings
Hospitality giant Hilton has announced a significant expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of 11 new properties across Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.
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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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“When you think of revenue management, which is the first department that comes to mind?”
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Travelodge opens collection of new hotels in Spain as hotel chain continues its expansion
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, continues its Spanish expansion and has today announced the opening of five new Travelodge hotels; Alicante Puerto, Barcelona del Valles…
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The Access Group Expands In North America With Acquisition Of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group
The Access Group, a $1.3bn+ business management software provider, has added global hotel and casino technology specialist SHR to its expanding AI-powered end-to-end platform for hotels.
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European Hospitality Industry Faces Looming 'Chain-Ification'
Small, family-owned hotels are still numerous throughout the European hospitality market, but recent investment data suggests the existing status quo is unlikely to last.
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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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