Women hotel owners who are making waves in the industry
Only three women made it on Yahoo! Finance’s list of “15 richest hotel owners in the world” (published June 2023), and all three are from the same family – the Pritzkers.
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HOW GENERATIVE AI IS IMPACTING REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR HOTELS
Generative artificial intelligence has been a constant headline-maker in the travel tech world through the past year. So, it’s no surprise many industry experts believe the technology has the power to change processes on the whole, including in how…
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Punch Bowl Social plans growth with two acquired concepts
The eatertainment chain plans to grow a karaoke brand and an immersive art experience. Needless to say, both have cocktail bars.
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Virgin Hotels partners with autism group to expand services for neurodiverse travelers
Virgin Hotels is partnering with Autism Double-Checked to offer programs for neurodiverse travelers…
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State launches sale of stake in firm owning ex-Intercon Hotel building
The Privatisation Authority has rolled out the sale of the government’s 33.83 percent shareholding in Kenya Hotel Properties Limited(KHPL), which owns the building which was previously managed by the Intercontinental Hotel Group in Nairobi…
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Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa
When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, just five words tell the story, “Egypt and the Big 5”. In this context, “the Big 5” does not refer to Africa’s major wildlife attractions, (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo)…
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What technology is used in smart hotels?
Smart hotel technology has evolved to the point where integrating it into every stage of the guest journey is as standard as offering an online check-in. As guest expectations continue to evolve, your hotel must rise to the challenge of surpassing…
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Time out with Roman Ulyanov, founder and MP of Greeneration
Roman Ulyanov is a serial entrepreneur and visionary of the future. In addition to spearheading Greeneration, a leading food hub in Dubai, he serves as an investment director for a major international company. In this exclusive interview, we learn…
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AI-powered tablets can enable housekeepers to fill service requests, update room status, pinpoint their location in an emergency and more via voice command in multiple languages.
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The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has announced the commencement of its 2024 program. Individuals and organizations worldwide, dedicated to propelling change and fostering a meaningful impact in sustainable travel and…
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In the recently released HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024, the second trend investigates how the gig economy and fractional staffing models are changing talent…
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Jurny, the leading vertical AI solution for automating hotel and short-term rental operations, today announced the public launch of its AI Multi-Agent system. This industry-first technology marks a significant milestone in the evolution of property…
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7 trends the hospitality industry should be talking about today and tomorrow
It’s been a choppy ride for the hospitality industry from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to the present. While most markets have regained a positive footing, there are several key changes.
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SG-based hotel operator teams up with 56-year-old Malate hotel
Koko Global Hospitality Group (KGH), a hotel operator backed by Singapore-based venture builder REAPRA, has expanded its footprint in the Philippines by clinching a partnership deal to manage the 100-room Tropicana Suites Residences in Malate…
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Analysts tweak Airbnb stock price targets on bookings report
It started in San Francisco with two guys and a mattress…
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Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras: Here’s what it means for hosts and guests
Airbnb has announced sweeping changes to its policy on security cameras inside a rental unit. The changes are likely to give guests more peace of mind while at the same time leaving some hosts frustrated that they cannot monitor their property as…
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Should Revenue Management Be Involved in Reputation Management?
We know that reputation management is important, but how involved should revenue managers be in that process? I brought this topic to the leaders of the HSMAI Revenue Optimization Advisory Board to discuss our role in reputation management. Below…
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